How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Treatments are spaced at four to six week intervals or however your provider designs your PDT program as treatments and treatment time may vary dependent upon the condition of the skin and results desired.
What Type of Results Can I Expect?
When treating acne, patients will see an improvement in skin tone and texture, a decrease in overall redness, improvement in oiliness and acne reduction. When treating actinic keratosis, patients will see a reduction in sunspots. This is a preventative measure for treating pre-cancerous cells.
Is There Any Downtime Associated with the Procedure?
Depending on the intensity of your treatment, the skin may appear slightly red and pigmentation spots may darken. These effects will fade over the next several hours. The following day the skin might feel warm, flushed and even slightly itchy; a soothing hydrocortisone cream may be recommended. The skin might begin to flake off a few days post-treatment as new collagen is formed. Downtime varies with each patient and their skin’s response to the tailored treatment recommended by your provider. Post-care products will be prescribed at the time of your visit.
