Phlecs® Blue LED Therapy
Frequently asked questions
Are there any side effects?
The only known side effect is mild to moderate temporary tanning which resolves naturally.
The blue wavelength reduces blood pressure, and a patient with hypotension may experience an increase in symptoms.
Who should not undergo Phlecs Blue LED Therapy?
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- Pregnant or breastfeeding women (no testing data available).
- People with sunburns.
- A patient with low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Patients younger than 18 years are excluded from this treatment.
- Diastolic blood pressure above 95 mmHg and under 65 mm Hg
- Photodermatosis and/or significant photosensitivity, including porphyria and/or hypersensitivity to porphyrins as well as photosensitivity due to present or past (within the last year) intake of amiodarone.
- Congenital or acquired immunodeficiency
- Patients who have been diagnosed with invasive skin cancer at any time (=malignant cells invaded below the basal membrane of the epidermis), or with severe actinic damage present at baseline visit.
- Patients with genetic deficiencies attached with increased sensitivity to light or increased risk to dermatologic cancer (i.e. Xeroderma pigmentosum, Cockayne Syndrome, Bloom-Syndrome)
- Tattoos, may bleach.
How long is the treatment time and how many treatments are required?
Total treatment time is fifteen minutes on each side for a total therapy time of 30 minutes per treatment recommend 3-5 times a week.
Total treatments can vary from 10-20 sessions depending on the severity of the disease and response to Phlecs Blue LED Therapy.
What can I expect?
To feel relaxed post-treatment due to the warmth, vasodilation (opening of veins), and the beta-endorphin production1 induced by Phlecs Blue LED Therapy. Symptom relief of associated skin inflammatory conditions.
Is there anything I need to wear during the treatment?
- Yes, it’s required and important that you wear the approved goggles for the duration of the treatment, eyes must be protected from the effects of blue light irradiation.
- Undergarments are optional.
- Please request the “Quick Guide” prior to treatment.
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The Netherlands
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