FAQs

December 2016

Do NEOCUTIS products require a prescription?

2016-12-02T19:52:27-05:00

No, NEOCUTIS products are cosmetic products formulated to help improve the appearance and feel of skin. However, NEOCUTIS products are exclusively available through physicians, such as Dr. Amy Vaughan Dermatology.

Do NEOCUTIS products require a prescription?2016-12-02T19:52:27-05:00

What skin types should use NEOCUTIS products?

2016-12-02T19:52:10-05:00

NEOCUTIS products are formulated for all skin types including normal, dry, oily and combination skin. We offer products to address key skincare concerns, including aging, discoloration, oxidative stress, skin dryness and redness. We recommend consulting your physician to learn which NEOCUTIS products are best for your skin type.

What skin types should use NEOCUTIS products?2016-12-02T19:52:10-05:00

What precautions should be taken?

2016-12-02T19:50:35-05:00

Patients should avoid exposure of the photosensitive treatment sites to sunlight or bright indoor light for at least 40 hours after application of LEVULAN KERASTICK. Exposure may result in a stinging and/or burning sensation and may cause erythema or edema of the lesions. Sunscreens will not protect against photosensitivity reactions caused by visible light.

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What are the possible side effects?

2016-12-02T19:50:15-05:00

The most common side effects include scaling/crusting, hypo/hyper-pigmentation, itching, stinging, and/or burning, erythema and edema. Severe stinging and/or burning at one or more lesions being treated was reported by at least 50% of patients at some time during the treatment.

What are the possible side effects?2016-12-02T19:50:15-05:00

Who should NOT take LEVULAN KERASTICK?

2016-12-02T19:49:54-05:00

LEVULAN KERASTICK should not be taken by patients who have cutaneous photosensitivity at wavelengths at 400-450 nm, porphyria, or known allergies to porphyrins, and in patients with known sensitivity to any of the components of the LEVULAN KERASTICK for Topical Solution. LEVULAN KERASTICK has not been tested on patients with inherited or acquired coagulation defects. [...]

Who should NOT take LEVULAN KERASTICK?2016-12-02T19:49:54-05:00

What is LEVULAN KERASTICK used for?

2016-12-02T19:49:36-05:00

The LEVULAN KERASTICK for Topical Solution plus blue light illumination using the BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator is indicated for the treatment of minimally to moderately thick actinic keratoses of the face or scalp.

What is LEVULAN KERASTICK used for?2016-12-02T19:49:36-05:00

How long will the results last?

2016-12-02T19:47:57-05:00

When injected into the fat under your chin, KYBELLA® causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat. After the aesthetic response is achieved, retreatment with KYBELLA® is not expected.

How long will the results last?2016-12-02T19:47:57-05:00

How many treatments will I need?

2016-12-02T19:47:40-05:00

You and your doctor will customize your KYBELLA® treatment regimen, including how many treatments you need, based on your desired chin profile. Many patients experience visible results in 2 to 4 treatment sessions. During these sessions, your HCP will administer KYBELLA® into the fat under your chin using multiple injections. Up to 6 treatment sessions [...]

How many treatments will I need?2016-12-02T19:47:40-05:00

Will I experience any side effects?

2016-12-02T19:47:21-05:00

The safety profile of KYBELLA® is well characterized. The most common side effects are swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness and areas of hardness around the treatment area. KYBELLA® can cause serious side effects, including trouble swallowing and nerve injury in the jaw that can cause an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness. These are not [...]

Will I experience any side effects?2016-12-02T19:47:21-05:00

How many people have been treated with KYBELLA®?

2016-12-02T19:46:56-05:00

KYBELLA® has been the focus of a global clinical development program involving over 20 clinical studies with more than 2,600 patients worldwide, of which over 1,600 have been treated with KYBELLA®.

How many people have been treated with KYBELLA®?2016-12-02T19:46:56-05:00
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