We are very proud to now offer Phovia light therapy at Heathfield Vets, the latest innovation in veterinary dermatology. Phovia is a clinically-proven, two-part system, comprised of a powerful LED lamp that emits a blue light that when it comes in contact with a special chromophore gel applied to the skin, results in the emission of powerful fluorescent light. This light gives your pet’s skin cells the energy to heal naturally.
Treatments are quick, painless and non-invasive which can be used alongside your pet’s medical treatment to promote faster healing.
Phovia Fluorescent Light Therapy can help speed healing in pets with dermatological conditions like:
- Hot spots
- Allergic dermatitis
- Skin infections
- Bite wounds
- Non-healing lesions
- Traumatic wounds
- Surgical incisions
- Lesions from continuous licking
How does it work?
Blue wavelengths penetrate to 1mm, targeting bacteria and reducing microbe-induced epidermal inflammation.
Green wavelengths penetrate to a depth of 0.5-2mm, targeting fibroblasts and driving keratinocyte proliferation.
Yellow wavelengths penetrate down to 2mm, reducing inflammation and improving perfusion.
The long red wavelengths penetrate best of all, potentially as far as 6mm. They stimulate angiogenesis and reduce inflammation, stimulate ATP production as well as promoting additional collagen synthesis, leading to more rapid wound stabilisation.
How do we apply the light therapy?
Therapy can be performed in one of our consultation rooms by either a veterinary surgeon or a veterinary nurse where appropriate. Sessions take around 15 minutes to complete per treatment site.
Call us on 01435 864422 if you are interested in Phovia for your pet.
