Photodynamic Therapy Overview

Used for treating damaged skin of the face or body.

It takes away years of sun damage in a couple of treatments.

Well tolerated.

Easily performed in an experienced practice setting.

Non-invasive – no needles or surgery involved

Has excellent cosmetic outcomes.

Skin cancers and ‘sunspots’ are usually reduced around 60% in one treatment, and around 90% after two treatments. PDT will also remove new skin cancers and sunspots that are still too early to detect, protecting the skin in the future.

A dramatic improvement in acne, often with results equivalent to the use of Roaccutane medication, but without the side effect. PDT may give long periods of remission (clearance) of acne of up to a year or two.

Reduces large pore size and oil glands, by up to 90% in three treatments.

Reduction of Rhinophyma - bulbous thickened nose, which is often reddened.

Benefits of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

• Supports improvement of damaged skin on the face or body.
• Helps reduce visible effects of sun damage over a series of treatments.
• Well tolerated and performed in a professional clinical setting.
• Non-invasive – no needles or surgery required.
• Assists in managing precancerous skin changes and early sunspots under clinical supervision.
• Supports improvement in acne and help maintain clearer skin for extended periods.
• Helps reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and excess oil production.
• Assists in the management of thickened or reddened areas of the nose associated with certain skin conditions. such as Rhinophyma

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Safety and Suitability of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

• PDT is generally well tolerated, and permanent side effects are uncommon.
• Suitable for individuals with concerns such as uneven skin tone, visible blood vessels or capillaries, blotchy skin, rosacea, acne, enlarged pores, excess oil, sun-damaged skin, and certain precancerous skin changes.

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