At The Ashley Centre, we know that acne can be a frustrating and troubling emotional condition. Patients often come to us desperately looking for a solution, after series of unsuccessful treatment programs with over the counter prescriptions and medications. Due to the hormonal change we live in and every day stresses, it is normal for adolescents to develop acne over the face, chest and back.
For thousands of teens, acne in the form of deep painful inflamed lumps in the skin is a harsh reality. It is an unfortunate reality for many women as well. Statistical data reveals that up to 20% of women over 25 also develop mild cases of acne. The psychosocial impact of this condition can be overwhelming leading to shyness, depression, and loss of confidence.
Sometimes left untreated, severe bad skin conditions start to leave permanent scars on the face or other affected areas. An acne sufferer, therefore, undergoes trauma twice – once with the active acne and then with embarrassing and sometimes disfiguring scars. The positive emotional influence of controlling acne is completely immeasurable.
Photodynamic Therapy or PDT is a latest and rare acne treatment that delivers what it promises, often more. Highly useful for resistant acne, PDT offers life-altering changes and enhances the appearance of a person drastically. In our experience at the Ashley Centre, we have found PDT to be a very effective mean of treating acne.
The revolutionary treatment of Photo dynamic therapy can also cure the other common facial conditions like sun damage, pre cancerous skin, sun damage, and age spots.
What are the benefits of the PDT treatment?
• Our photodynamic treatment is a non-invasive, safe and precise treatment. Many of our patients get back to their normal routine immediately the treatment.
• PDT targets damaged cells only; therefore a much more effective method than others which are used to treat skin conditions such as rosacea and age spots.
• It can be repeated several times on the same site without any side effects and is more effective in long term for keeping skin healthy. The potential for scarring is minimal after recovery.
• Improved cosmetic outcomes like smaller pores, better texture of the skin enhance the overall skin condition as well.
• Very effective long term treatment than other acne alternatives with less side effects. It is highly results driven and an investment of few hundred dollars can bring a dramatic change in your skin within 4-6 weeks.
• No ongoing maintenance is required (except good a good skin care routine and nutrition) and is extremely satisfying long term solution for patients.
After a routine PDT treatment, our doctors suggest following precautions to ensure that recovery time is smooth and minimal.
1. First and foremost, follow the instructions completely and not expose the treated area in the sun. If you have to move out in the open and cannot avoid it, get the skin area protected by a physical sunscreen to avoid any direct sun rays on it.
2. The scarring after the treatment is usually minimal, though we suggest that you should take good care of your skin during this time and follow post op instructions.
3. There could be some skin discoloration which heals naturally with time as your skin starts rejuvenating itself.
Photodynamic therapy is an effective treatment for acne. It is a quick procedure that can usually be done in one to two sessions leaving you to get back to your life. If you are considering PDT treatment for your skin make sure you raise the option with your chosen specialist to best understand what it can do for you.
