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Photo Dynamic Therapy

What is Photo Dynamic Therapy?

Photo Dynamic Therapy (Photobiodynamic Therapy) is the latest aesthetic miracle. A revolutionary non–invasive technique based on skin stimulation, regeneration and repair.

Low-Level Laser Therapy is an innovative technology used to treat multiple skin conditions.

This therapy can be used for treating Melasma, Rosacea, dark spots, sun damage, acne and wrinkles.

How does it work?

The photosensitive topical product is applied to the skin. The light from the lamp (mask) stimulates activation and penetration of the product into the skin.

The photons are absorbed by mitochondrial chromophores in skin cells. The procedure stimulates ATP blood flow and nitric oxide release. Stem cells can be activated allowing increased tissue repair and healing.

How the Photo Dynamic Therapy mask works?

The mask device has monochromatic diodes in the face mask (924 laser diodes and 1540 laser diodes in the body mask). There are four different lights used for treatments :

Red light:

  • Cell regeneration is four times faster
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Elastin stimulation
  • Collagen stimulation
  • stimulates hair growth

Yellow Light:

  • Rosacea
  • Dermatitis
  • Anti-inflammatory

How long does it take to recover from photo dynamic therapy?

Your skin may be slightly red and sore after treatment, a bit like sunburn.
The skin is sensitive to the sun for 5-7 days.

What should I do after photo dynamic therapy?

After the treatment, you need to keep the treated area clean and dry for 5-6 hours.
After 6 hours, gently cleanse your skin and apply Cetaphil cream or Cold Cream (Avene) as a moisturizer.
You must also protect the treated skin from sunlight for 48 hours and the use of strong sun protection is very important.

What are the risks of photodynamic therapy (PDT)?

The skin may feel more sensitive to light for up to seven days after the treatment.
There are very rare adverse effects including eye swelling, eye pain, nausea, fatigue and pigmentation changes in the skin.

What products can be used together with photodynamic therapy?

Products used together with the light therapy:

Skin OX photodynamic peelings.

The advantage of these peelings is high effectiveness and no downtime.

1. Rejuvenation protocol:

SkinOx promotes neocolagenesis and significantly improves damage from photoaging.
This concentrate contains ALA(0.10%), Maxitril and DMAE
The treatment is performed once a week for 4 to 6 weeks.

2. Acne Protocol

SkinOx Acne is indicated for type I and II acne. Promotes the destruction of Propionibacterium acnes.
The medicated concentrate contains ALA (0.10%), Tepezcohuite extract, Hyaluronic acid and B2 Vitamin.

3. Melasma and Dark Spots Protocol

Skin OX Dark Spots decrease the production of Thyrosine and block the formation of melanin and the appearance of dark spots.
The medicated concentrate includes Colloid Gold, Melanostatine, Tyrostat, Albatin, Tranxemic acid, Glutathione and Butylresorcinol.

4. Redness

SkinOx Reddness has a powerful antimicrobial effect against Staphylococcus Aureus. Stimulates skin cells’ oxygenation.
The medicated concentrate contains Colloidal Silver, Azelaic Acid, Coraline concentrate and Melatonin.

Author:

Dr Margaret Grabicka

Dr Margaret Grabicka

General Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine Doctor with expert experience in anti-ageing procedures, dermal fillers, anti-wrinkle injections, i.v infusions, lifting threads and body contouring treatments.

Photo Dynamic Therapy

The Photo Dynamic Therapy ( Photobiodynamic Therapy) is the latest aesthetic miracle. A revolutionary non–invasive technique based on skin stimulation, regeneration and repair.

How does it work?

The photosensitive topical product is applied on the skin . The light from the lamp (mask) stimulates activation and penetration of the product into the skin.

The Low Level Laser Therapy is an innovative technology used to treat a multiple skin conditions.

The photons are absorbed by mitochondrial chromphores in skin cells. The procedure stimulates ATP  blood flow, nitric oxide release. Stem cells can be activated allowing increased tissue repair and healing.

This therapy can be used for treating Melasma, Rosacea , Dark spots, Sun damage, Acne, Wrinkles.

The mask device has monochromatic diodes in the face mask ( 924 laser diode and 1540 laser diodes in the body mask0. There are four different lights used for treatments :

Red light:

  • Cell regeneration is four times faster
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Elastin stimulation
  • Collagen stimulation
  • stimulates hair growth

Yellow Light:

  • Rosacea
  • Dermatitis
  • Anti-inflammatory
Green Light:

  • Inhibits production of melanin
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Elastin stimulation
  • Collagen stimulation

Blue Light:

  • Bacteriological
  • Acts on epidermal level
  • Acne treatment
  • inhibits the growth of the stratum corneum
Your skin may be slightly red and sore after treatment, a bit like sunburn.
The skin is sensitive to the sun for 5-7 days.
After the treatment, you need to keep the treated area clean and dry for 5-6 hours.
After 6 hours, gently cleanse your skin and apply Cetaphil cream or Cold Cream ( Avene) as a moisturizer.
You must also protect the treated skin from sunlight for 48 hours and the use of the strong sun protection is very important. The skin may feel more sensitive to light for up to seven days after the treatment.
There are very rare adverse effects include eye swelling, eye pain, nausea, fatigue and pigmentation changes in the skin.

Products used together with the light therapy:

Skin OX photodynamic peelings.

The advantage of these peelings is high effectiveness and no down time.

1. Rejuvenation protocol:
SkinOx promotes neocolagenesis and significantly improves damage from photoaging.
This concentrate contains ALA(0.10%), Maxitril and DMAE
The treatment is performed once a week for 4 to 6 weeks.

2. Acne Protocol

SkinOx Acne is indicated for type I and II acne. Promotes the destruction of Propionibacterium acnes.
The medicated concentrate contains ALA (0.10%), Tepezcohuite extract, Hyaluronic acid and B2 Vitamin.

3. Melasma and Dark Spots Protocol

Skin OX Dark Spots decreases production of Thyrosine and blocks the formation of melanin and appearance of dark spots.
The medicated concentrate includes Coloid Gold, Melanostatine, Tyrostat, Albatin, Tranxemic acid, Glutathione, Butylresorcinol.

4. Redness

SkinOx Reddness has powerful antimicrobial effect against Staphylococcus Aureus. Stimulates skin cells oxygenation.
The medicated concentrate contains Colloidal Silver, Azaleic Acid , Coralin concentrate and Melatonin.

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