Photodynamic Therapy

Available at Edgecliff (Sydney) and Adelaide St (Brisbane)

Repair damaged skin cells and pre cancerous lesions

                Improve skin texture and even out skin tone

                                        Improve lines and wrinkles

 

Photo Dynamic Therapy ( PDT ) is a clinically proven treatment for precancerous skin lesions that appear on the face and upper body after years of sun exposure. These precancerous lesions are most commonly scaly, dry patches that don’t heal. PDT is not only effective for treating these precancerous lesions but can also lead to significant improvement in skin TEXTURE, TONE and can even improve the appearance of LINES & WRINKLES in sundamaged skin.

Who is suitable for PDT?

If you are fair skinned and over the age of 40 and have spent a lot of time in the sun, chances are you have significant sun damage.
Signs of sun damage include:
  • Mottled, uneven skin tone
  • Redness and fine capillaries
  • Sun spots
  • Dry, scaly spots
  • Lines & wrinkles

Who should definitely have PDT?

Anyone who has had sun spots “burnt off” by the doctor

How does PDT work?

PDT uses a photosensitising solution to selectively target abnormal or damaged skin cells. The solution is painted on your skin and left on for several hours to be properly absorbed. A bright light is then shone onto the treated skin for up to 20 minutes, activating the photosensitising solution in the damaged skin cells. A sunburn-like reaction occurs in the skin, eradicating the damaged tissue and the skin heals over the following 5-7 days. The treatment can be repeated up to three times, to produce optimal results and achieve maximum skin rejuvenation.

 Does PDT hurt?

A burning sensation can be felt when the bright light is shone onto the skin. A cooling fan is used to relieve any discomfort. The skin can feel hot and swollen after the treatment ( like a sunburn ) and this can be relieved with anithistamines, a cool fan and soothing lotions.

Are there any side effects of PDT?

Thousands of PDT treatments have been performed worldwide without significant complications. After PDT, you will be light and sun sensitive for 24 – 48 hours and your skin can take 5 to 7 days to heal completely.

What can I expect from PDT?

After 2-3 treatments of PDT, you can expect your skin to be much smoother, more evenly coloured and for any small crusty lesions to disappear. Lines and wrinkles will soften and improvement in the appearance of your skin will continue for several months after your treatments.

All Clearskincare clients undergoing PDT will be given a home skincare programme to follow to maintain their skin improvement.

How much does PDT cost?

In line with Clearskincare’s philosophy to deliver great skin treatments at affordable prices, PDT treatments start from just $350 per treatment or you can purchase a package of three treatments for $750.