Photo Dynamic Therapy
This light-based procedure is a safe, effective treatment for sun-damaged skin and acne.
Photo Dynamic therapy is used to treat a variety of skin disorders, such as, sun damage, brown spots, acne, and pre-cancerous lesions.
The treatment is a two stage process. First a photo sensitizer is applied to the skin. While it is preparing your skin for the light therapy process, you relax in our beautiful spa-like surroundings. Then the sensitizer is activated with exposure to light of a specific wavelength for a period of less than 15 minutes.
The beneficial effects of photodynamic therapy can last up to 2 years. The cosmetic response is excellent in over 90% of the people treated with photodynamic therapy.
To find out more about this process and its benefits for your skin, please call to arrange a consultation with one of our qualified clinicians.
Quick Facts:
How long does the process take?
The sensitizer gel stays on the skin for a range of 1 to 3.5 hours depending on the skin problem that is being treated. The blue light exposure takes no longer than 15 minutes.
Is it painful?
Your skin will feel hot, as if you have a sunburn.
What will my skin look like immediately after treatment?
Your skin will be pink and feel tight for about a week. Most patients take a week off work.