Elos™ Advanced Pigmentation Removal
Experience the advanced power of Elos™ Technology - Discover that two energies are better than one!
The Elos ™ system combines energy technology using bi-polar RF Electrical Energy and broad spectrum Pulsed Light energies - delivering focused predictable performance with lower required light energy levels (up to 60% less) to assure greater safety and increased patient comfort. Dermatologists, plastic surgeons, aestheticians and physicians worldwide count on Elos™ for superior results.
Rejuvenate your Skin with Elos superior pigmentation removal.
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PDT - PhotoDynamic Therapy ('supercharged' Pigmentation Removal)
What is PDT ?
Photo Dynamic Therapy is the light activation of light-sensitive pharmaceuticals to treat skin lesions and pigmentation, often caused by sun damage, in a non-surgical, minimally-invasive way and does not leave the patient with scarring that is a typically evident result from other treatment methods.
PDT is being studied around the world - including Australia – in an effort to find a more efficacious therapy for certain types of skin lesions and actinic keratoses. More recently PDT has also been used to treat acne and for facial rejuvenation.
How Does PDT Work?
Light-sensitive ALA Cream is administered topically following preparation of the skin treatment area (a light microdermabrasion is recommended). Within a short period the drug is selectively modified and concentrates in diseased cells while largely clearing from normal tissue. The drug remains in-active until exposed to light. When applied, the light energy, delivered to the site by either an ELOS or MAX7 platform, chemically activates the active metabolite and creates a toxic form of oxygen which potentially destroys the offending cells with minimal damage to healthy cells.
Principal side effects of Photosensitizers include a skin sensitivity to light for only a few hours with topical agents. Inflammation can occur after treatment.The reaction can be slightly painful during the light treatment time.
What role does PDT have at the moment?
PDT is now available in Australia for the possible treatment of Actinic Keratosis and superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma and other ‘thin’ skin lesions.
What other clinical applications does PDT promise to address?
Currently, research is being done on a variety of applications, including: Acne, head and neck cancers, arthritis, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, brain cancer, early-stage gastric cancers, early-stage cervical cancers, cervical dysplasia, and macular degeneration.
Are there risks associated with PDT?
PDT therapy is not carcinogenic. Mostly side effects relate to photosensitivity (light).
What light wavelengths are needed to activate photosensitive drugs used in PDT?
Each PDT drug, because of its unique chemical composition, requires a different wavelength of light to activate it. All current PDT drugs, including those in development, generally fall in the 630nm to 750nm range, the visible Blue and Red to infrared range.
Why isn't the use of PDT more widespread today?
It takes many years to complete clinical trials on each new application and each new group of PDT drugs. As PDT drugs gain additional regulatory approval for specific medical conditions and as new drugs come to market, PDT is expected to become a mainstream modality for the treatment of skin lesions and other diseases.
Elos™ Advanced Hair Removal
Experience the advanced power of Elos™ Technology - Discover that two energies are better than one!
The Elos™ system combines energy technology using bi-polar RF electrical energy and broad spectrum pulsed light energies - delivering focused predictable performance with lower required light energy levels (up to 60% less) to assure greater safety and increased patient comfort. Dermatologists, plastic surgeons, aestheticians and physicians worldwide count on Elos™ for superior results.
Remove unwanted Hair with Elos superior bi-polar energy
Bi-polar RF Electrical Energy and Broad Spectrum Pulsed Light Energy technology for most hair types including Blonde, Grey and White! The last image shows the effective elimination of a white hair using the unique Elos™ technology.
Call Skinmedics on 02 9571 8622 for an obligation free medical consultation to ensure suitability and expected outcomes for these treatments.
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