How long does PDT last for acne?

PDT (BLU U™ LIGHT THERAPY) FOR ACNE Patients experience no downtime with this procedure. Results may last up to 6 months and repeat treatments are performed when new acne lesions begin to appear.

Does PDT help acne?

PDT combines light and a special light-activated solution (Levulan) that targets and destroys acne activity. This treatment also diminishes older acne scars, leaving your skin smoother. This light-based treatment has been shown to affect both the acne-causing oil glands in the skin, as well as the P.

Is photodynamic therapy covered by insurance?

Currently, Medicare generally typically covers 80% of photodynamic therapy for actinic keratoses. If you have a secondary insurance plan, that may help cover the remaining 20% not covered by Medicare.

Is PDT treatment permanent?

If your skin is treated, it may become red, swollen or blistered for a few days and have a scabby crust for a few weeks. Occasionally, it may become slightly darker or lighter and there may be some hair loss. This is usually temporary, but can sometimes be permanent.

How expensive is PDT?

The typical cost for PDT can range anywhere from $100 up to $4,000 or more for a single treatment. A series of PDT treatments can cost more than $10,000 over the course of a few months or years.

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How long does photodynamic last?

Treatment sessions can be anywhere from 15 to 90 minutes long, depending on the area being treated, how large it is, and if a topical medication has been applied. If it’s just one small area being treated, like a single spot of skin cancer, the affected area will have blue light applied to it for about 17 minutes.

What does your face look like after photodynamic therapy?

The treated area of the skin is usually quite red and may appear to be flaking or peeling, as it would after a mild sunburn. The redness, and perhaps some of the flaking, can last for several days to a week or even two weeks. (After that, skin returns to normal.)

Will my skin peel after PDT?

Light exposure is to be avoided to protect the skin during this time. Most of the time, redness and mild peeling occur over the next 2-3 days. Occasionally, there can be a burning discomfort for 24 hours and prolonged peeling and redness of up to 5-14 days can occur.

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