Procedures

Platinum PTT (platinum nanoparticle photothermal therapy for acne / selective sebaceous gland ablation)

from 48 reviews13 clinics
Light-absorbing platinum particles are driven topically into sebaceous follicles, then a laser pulse heats those particles so that thermal damage is confined to the sebaceous gland. Published protocols use three sessions spaced one to two weeks apart.
Non-surgicalNo anesthesia3 before/after photos
Rating
8.73/ 10
from 48 reviews
Satisfaction
81.3%
from 48 reviews
Downtime
0–2days
Full recovery 8–16 wks
Flight safe
0days after

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How long is the downtime for Platinum PTT (platinum nanoparticle photothermal therapy for acne / selective sebaceous gland ablation)?

0–2 days. Full recovery 8–16 wks · Flight safe 0 days

Most peer-reviewed data use gold rather than platinum particles, and transient erythema with perifollicular swelling follows each session.
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Last updated 2026-08-06