ReJUVA Photodynamic Therapy |
Precancerous Skin Lesions Treatment

Photodynamic Therapy Before and After | What to expect?

When you arrive for your PDT session, a photosensitizing cream will be applied to the treatment area for a period of time prior to the blue or red light therapy. This is referred to as the “incubation period”. Following the incubation period, the light treatment (either blue or red) will begin. The length of incubation and treatment will be determined by your provider based on the area and extent of precancerous lesions. During the procedure, you may feel some warmth at the treatment site but should not feel pain or burning. This procedure is made painless with our new protocol for PDT at ReJUVA Dermatology.

Following PDT treatment, it is important to avoid the sun for the next 2 days as the treated area will be uncomfortable if exposed to the sun. The treated area may turn slightly red and light skin peeling after photodynamic therapy may occur. This is considered an appropriate response to therapy as it removes the precancerous lesions. Multiple treatments may be required for the best results. Many patients also report overall improvement in skin texture and discoloration after several PDT treatments.