Photodynamic Light Therapy for Skin Cancer – Clinics in Hove & Worthing
At Laser & Skin Clinics, we are fully trained in the most advanced and effective methods of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): light therapy treatment for skin cancer. This non-invasive light therapy for skin has revolutionised how early skin cancers and precancerous lesions are treated. We proudly offer photodynamic light therapy in Sussex, with clinics based in both Hove and Worthing.
contact us View PricesWhat Is Light Therapy for Skin Cancer?
Light therapy treatment for skin cancer, also known as PDT, is a modern technique that uses a combination of light and a photosensitising cream to target and destroy cancerous cells. This method is particularly effective in treating superficial basal cell carcinomas and actinic keratoses.
What Is Light Therapy For Skin Cancer and How Does It Work?
During light treatment for skin cancers, a special cream is applied directly to the affected area. This sensitiser is absorbed by abnormal or cancerous skin cells. After an incubation period of around three hours, a red light at 630nm wavelength is directed onto the skin. The light activates the sensitiser, which then destroys the cancerous cells without harming the surrounding healthy tissue.
The skin may appear red and feel sensitive after treatment, but most patients recover fully within 1 to 2 weeks.
Benefits of Photodynamic Light Therapy
- Targets early skin cancers that may be invisible to the naked eye
- Virtually no scarring compared to surgical removal
- Leaves skin clearer, often with a rejuvenated appearance
- Safe, effective, and clinically proven
To find out if light therapy for skin cancer is right for you, speak to our team today to book your consultation.
Light Therapy Clinics in Hove & Worthing
Our expert practitioners offer light therapy treatment for skin cancer at our CQC-registered clinics in Hove and Worthing. For professional, discreet care and visible results, contact us today to learn more about photodynamic light therapy in Sussex.
