Chatham Ontario Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic Therapy for Acne
Looking for an acne "wonder" treatment to help banish blemishes from your skin for good? Look no further than the Chatham Ontario photodynamic therapy options available at Medical Aesthetics. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a non-invasive treatment that utilizes light along with a photosensitizing agent to safely and effectively treat legions and blemishes on the skin. This revolutionary new treatment has been getting quite a lot of attention over the past few years and is rapidly emerging as one of Medical Aesthetics most requested services.
What is Photodynamic Therapy and How Does it Work?
A photosensitizing agent, typically 5-aminolevulinic acid, is applied to the treatment area prior to a Chatham Ontario photodynamic therapy treatment. Once this agent is removed, a physician will administer the light treatment. It is believed that PDT works by shrinking the skin's oil glands, which greatly reduces the amount of oil within the pores. This slight shift in chemistry reduces comedones or blackheads. Chatham Ontario photodynamic therapy is highly recommended for patients with moderate to severe acne who have had little luck with traditional topical skincare treatments. Studies have shown that photodynamic therapy may also kill the bacteria that cause acne breakouts and help normalize the shedding of dead skin cells within the follicle.
What to Expect from a Chatham Ontario Photodynamic Therapy Treatment
Chatham Ontario photodynamic therapy treatments are virtually painless thanks to a treatment method known as "short contact". During a short contact photodynamic therapy session, the client must first receive a microdermabrasion treatment, to remove excess dead cells on the skin's surface and to enhance the light's ability to penetrate the skin. The photosensitizing agent is applied following the microdermabrasion treatment, and allowed to set on the skin for a period of 15 to 60 minutes, depending on the severity of the patient's acne. The agent is then removed and the skin is treated with a blue light.
Clients are usually required to undergo three to five Chatham Ontario photodynamic therapy treatments in order to achieve the desired results. These treatments are usually performed at a period of two to four week intervals.
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Get the Results You Want
Studies have shown that photodynamic therapy can significantly improve the appearance of acne breakouts, resulting in a healthier skin texture and the reduction of scars. Chatham Ontario photodynamic therapy is most effective when used to treat moderate to severe cystic acne.
Patients may experience a few moderate side effects due to short contact photodynamic therapy. These side effects may include redness and/or peeling of the treatment site. Patients that have received Chatham Ontario photodynamic therapy describe it as being similar to a sunburn. These side effects are mild and are resolved quickly.
Is Chatham Ontario Photodynamic Therapy Right For You?
Photodynamic therapy could be the answer to all of your acne problems. Patients who have undergone a Chatham Ontario photodynamic therapy session leave with:
- Clearer, healthier looking skin.
- A renewed sense of confidence.
- An effective treatment alternative to systemic medications and topical acne applications.
For more information on the Chatham Ontario photodynamic therapy treatments currently available at Medical Aesthetics, please call 519-352-4545 to book a personal consultation.