subject: How To Treat Acne Using Photodynamic Therapy [print this page] Photodynamic therapy is a process of combining a drug (called a photosensitizer) that is preferentially absorbed by certain kinds of cells and a special light source. There are many advantages and only one disadvantage in photodynamic therapy. This therapy is can help to grow cells rapidly and destroying unhealthy cell in our body including cancer. The advantages includes
1. Less painful
2. Less time of recovery
3. Scar free
4. Not dangerous
1. Less painful:
Depending on technique of the doctor, this advanced technology only will cause little bit f pain. The pain suffered is lesser than peels and laser. It may cause a little bit of pain during the beginning of the process. However, it also depends on the area treated and the size of the wound.
2. Less time of recovery:
This is not a big surgery so you may able to perform daily task after a few hours of rest. This is very convenient to all people who are very busy. For example, you can take half day leave to undergo this surgery.
3. Scar free:
People need to worry because the PDT heals very quickly. The area treated will heal by its own within few weeks time. This treatment will no leave a scar if the area is protected well. It is proven that the risk of scarring is very low.
4. Not dangerous:
It is one of the safest surgeries in the world. The scientist has undergone a lot of research in this treatment is it is proven to be safe for all. All the effects are known by; therefore there is no need to be worry.
The disadvantages are
1. The skin become sensitive to light:
After undergoing the treatment, the patient cannot be exposed to light for a period of time. This includes sunlight or light from other sources. You need to cover the area treated by clothing. This area is very sensitive at this moment.
