Acne phototherapy is an innovative treatment method aimed at eliminating pimples and acne using special equipment. This process has many advantages and positive reviews, and is also available to a wide range of people due to its relatively low cost. Phototherapy for acne is effective for treating acne on various areas of the body, including the face, as well as other areas such as the hands. The cost of the procedure depends on the area of the problem.
Description of the procedure
- The problem of acne is widely known to most people, regardless of gender. Traditionally it is believed that pimples and acne most often appear during puberty due to hormonal changes. Although this is the most common cause, after this period is over, most cases of acne go away on their own.
- Another reason may be poor nutrition and a general metabolic disorder, which leads to the active proliferation of certain bacteria in the layers of the skin. Therefore, pimples are affected areas of the skin with colonies of bacteria. The consequences can be special marks known as post-acne, due to significant tissue damage in the areas of acne.
- As far as acne is concerned, it is a common blockage of pores, mainly associated with increased oil content in the skin and excessive activity of the sebaceous glands. However, in all cases, phototherapy is an effective and affordable treatment method.
Indications for acne phototherapy include:
- Presence of acne and associated changes (post-acne)
- Acne
- Acne that cannot be treated with other methods.
Contraindications include:
- Acute and chronic infectious diseases,
- Diabetes,
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding,
- Benign and malignant tumors.
It is important to note that phototherapy does not violate the integrity of the skin, which, together with its affordable price, makes this method widely popular.
Preparing for acne phototherapy procedure
Two weeks before the procedure it is not recommended to:
- Sunbathe or visit a solarium.
- Take tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolones or sulfonamides.
- Perform chemical peels.
Three days before phototherapy you should refrain from:
- Wiping the area with alcohol-containing products.
- Visits to saunas, baths and swimming pools.
Skin care after the procedure
- Sunbathing and visiting a solarium should be avoided for two weeks after phototherapy.
- In the first three days after the procedure, it is not recommended to visit saunas, steam baths and swimming pools.
- Wipe the treated area with alcohol-containing products.
- To protect treated areas of skin when going outside, it is recommended to use sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 35.
There is almost no rehabilitation period. In the initial period, it is recommended to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and use creams with a high level of ultraviolet protection. It is also not recommended to carry out other procedures before completing the course.
The duration of the procedure depends on the part of the body being treated and ranges from thirty to forty minutes per session.
What results can you expect after acne phototherapy?
A positive therapeutic effect can be noticed after just one visit to our Prizma medical center. Carrying out a full course of procedures ensures stable and long-lasting results:
- Reduction of inflammatory processes;
- Reducing the number of rashes;
- Normalization of the activity of the sebaceous glands;
- Narrowing of pores and removal of blackheads;
- Alignment of skin tone and texture.
The cost of phototherapy at the Prizma medical center in Kyiv
The cost of phototherapy for acne depends on the treatment area and its size.
Detailed tariffs for all medical procedures at the Prizma Center are indicated in a special section. If you have additional questions, do not hesitate to contact our consultants.
