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METVIX PDT: Advanced Treatment for Superficial Skin Cancers & Sun Damage

Not every superficial skin cancer or precancerous skin condition requires surgery.

Modern dermatology offers highly effective non-surgical options for selected superficial lesions.

OLDER-GENERATION TREATMENTS

Traditional non-surgical treatments have been used for many years and still remain useful in selected cases.

CRYOTHERAPY

• Liquid nitrogen freezing

CURETTAGE & ELECTRODESSICATION

• Scraping and cautery to destroy abnormal tissue

TOPICAL CREAMS

• e.g. 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU)

PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY (OLDER PDT)

• Less selective, non-targeted activation

These treatments are generally less selective and may damage both abnormal and healthy surrounding skin cells. Patients may experience more inflammation, redness, crusting, longer healing times and greater cosmetic downtime.

NEWER-GENERATION ADVANCED TREATMENTS

Modern technologies provide more selective, targeted and tissue-preserving treatment.

METVIX PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY (PDT)

• Highly selective activation of abnormal cells with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue

SUPERFICIAL LASER ABLATION

• Precise removal of superficial damaged skin layers with excellent cosmetic outcomes

CONDITIONS TREATED

• Actinic keratoses (sun damage precancers)
• Field cancerisation
• Superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC)
• Selected intrapidermal squamous cell carcinoma (IEC/Bowen's disease)
• Carefully selected superficial skin cancers

This selective mechanism makes Metvix PDT more precise, safer and more cosmetically elegant.

BENEFITS OF METVIX PDT

• Highly selective treatment
• Minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue
• Low to no downtime
• Faster cosmetic recovery
• Excellent cosmetic outcomes
• Treats large areas of sun damage
• Treats multiple lesions simultaneously
• High patient satisfaction

HIGH SUCCESS RATES

Clinical studies show strong clearance rates for appropriately selected lesions.

• HEAD & NECK (HEAD ZONE)
• 85-90% clearance rate

• NON-HEAD ZONE (TRUNK/BODY)
• 80-90% clearance rate

• BODY & LIMBS
• 70-80% clearance rate

CONTROLLED MEDICAL PDT AT SKEEN

In Australia, we use well-controlled medical-grade PDT light to activate Metvix in a controlled clinical environment. This enhances precision, optimises activation and increases treatment success.

WE NEVER LEAVE YOU HIGH AND DRY

We care for our patients every step of the way.
All patients are routinely reviewed as per protocol, usually around three months after treatment, to ensure a good clinical response and an excellent treatment outcome.

FOLLOW-UP CARE

Your skin is reviewed, assessed and documented to ensure your treatment has been successful and your skin health continues to be monitored.

These advanced non-surgical treatments are available for suitable patients after consultation.

Our team will guide you to the most appropriate treatment for your skin.