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Is the procedure Painful?
During treatment, you may experience a mild burning or stinging sensation which indicates that the reaction is happening as intended. In most cases, this sensation is minor and tolerable. However, a more intense pain is experienced by a small percentage of patients. For such cases, we provide an air blower machine that delivers ice-cold air to produce a cooling effect to relieve pain.
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What’s Post-treatment Like?
After the PDT session, common symptoms include a mild burning and stinging sensation which may persist for a couple of hours. It’s also normal for skin in the target area to peel and appear sunburnt. In some cases, scabbing and blistering may appear around the treated area. These reactions are normal and means the treatment has worked by destroying sun damaged cells.
It’s generally advised to avoid sunlight during the first 48 hours and to apply a cold compress to soothe any posttreatment discomfort. Keeping the area clean and regularly applying sunscreen as well as some soothing creams are also recommended. Precautions to avoid scratching or any activities that might dislodge a post-treatment scab are also advised. Treatments are usually performed on the scalp/face, however, for procedures on the limbs it’s recommended to limit strenuous activity for an extra few days.
In any case, your doctor will review, answer your questions and describe any extra steps that are required to care for your individual needs.
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How Long Will These Symptoms Last?
While reactions can vary from patient to patient, the following timeline is a general outlook of the effects after
treatment:
- 24 - 48 Hours
- Tingling, heat and discomfort is usually experienced during this phase
- 3 - 5 Days
- Skin may be sensitive, appear red and start to peel off. Scabs may show up.
- 6 - 9 days
- Redness begins to subside, and skins starts to return to normal appearance. Discomfort, itchiness and dryness may persist.
- 10 - 14 days
- Skin should appear smooth, healthy and healed.
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Maximising PDT Benefits.
Upon post-treatment review, we will formulate a high-quality skin care regime for you to do at home. This regime aims to make the post-treatment transition as smooth as possible while maximising the results of the treatment.
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