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PDT combines light and a light-activated drug to treat conditions like acne, psoriasis and skin cancer.
What is it?
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with Levulan® is one of today's leading, non-surgical answers to address a variety of skin concerns. PDT increases cellular turnover and stimulates collagen production to minimize pores and reduce oil glands. Commonly used to treat pre-cancerous lesions, it also has a range of other applications to improve overall skin texture, tone, anti-aging and acne.
What to expect
During your PDT session, our experienced providers will first apply a photosensitizing agent to your skin, which is then activated by a specific wavelength of light to target problem areas while protecting healthy tissue. This minimally invasive procedure is designed to reduce the risk of scarring compared to other treatments.
Our team will monitor your progress and ensure optimal results. With locations in Dublin, New Albany, Kettering, and Mason, Ohio, our experienced providers are ready to determine if PDT is the right choice for you.
Total treatment time lasts between 60-90 minutes. 45-60 minutes is waiting while Levulan is incubating – Bring a book! In some cases the Levulan will be left on the skin to incubate overnight. In these cases patients are asked to avoid the sun until the following days treatment.
You can feel confident knowing that the procedure will be done by highly trained physicians.
Photodynamic therapy has a wide range of reactions so each patient’s experience is different. Some feel intense heat in the skin, while others have a slight tingling sensation for up to 1 hour. Over the several days following treatment, some patients may feel as though they have a mild sunburn or may experience itching. Most feel relief within 1 to 3 days. We will provide instructions for home remedies to make the healing process more comfortable. In all instances, the Timeless staff is here with you to implement comfort measures as needed.
Patients require between 1-4 treatments, 1 month apart. The actual number of treatments will depend on the patient’s skin and the physician’s recommendation.
Patients should expect redness, peeling and some mild swelling 4 to 5 days after treatment along with 7 days of social downtime during the healing process.
Results can be seen as soon as 2 weeks after treatment. Results are compounded with each treatment.
Expect results to last up to 1 year. As with other aesthetic treatments, lifestyle plays a role as well. A skin care maintenance plan helps protect and extend your results. Your medical provider at Timeless will develop a customized plan for you.
Yes, PDT can be combined with other treatments such as Botox, fillers, DermalInfusion and Dermaplane. Our medical providers can assist in creating your personal skin treatment plan to achieve the results you desire.
If your treated area is tanned or recently exposed to the sun, we recommend that you wait until the tan fades before PDT. This will reduce side effects such as blisters or crusts. If you prefer to have your tanned skin treated, we will reduce the intensity of treatment.
Please reference our Before & After Treatment Instructions