Acne is one of the concerns for many people. Among various treatments, Gold PTT is gaining attention as a method that treats the sebaceous glands, the root cause of acne. However, with the recent increase in similar procedures claiming to be Gold PTT, many people are confused about which procedure will bring genuine results. Let's explore the essence of Gold PTT and the importance of using the original product with Dr. Sang-ju Lee from Yonsei Star Dermatology Sinchon.
The Absolute Strongest in Acne Treatment: What is Gold PTT?
Gold PTT is a procedure that involves infiltrating gold nanoparticles into the pores, which are the cause of acne, and then applying heat to these particles with a long-pulse laser. The heated gold nanoparticles selectively destroy the sebaceous glands, the cause of acne, and acne bacteria, thereby treating acne. It is known as a procedure that can fundamentally treat sebum and is expected to yield good results.
Three Key Conditions Determining Gold PTT Effectiveness
To achieve proper treatment effects from Gold PTT, three conditions must be met:
- Product Quality: It is important that the material ampoule used in the procedure, i.e., the gold nanoparticles, is a properly manufactured product.
- Penetration Power: The gold nanoparticles must penetrate well into the desired pores.
- Laser Treatment: Appropriate laser energy is required for the gold cells that have entered the pores.
Among these, the most important is the first step: product quality.
The Core of Gold PTT: The Importance of 'Heat' Generation
PTT stands for Photothermal Therapy, meaning that acne is treated by using laser light to generate heat and destroy sebaceous glands. Therefore, the core of Gold PTT treatment lies in generating heat at an appropriate temperature. When a laser is applied to gold nanoparticles that have penetrated the pores, heat of at least 60 degrees to over 100 degrees Celsius must be generated. This level of heat provides sufficient energy to destroy the sebaceous glands. If this much heat is not generated, the sebaceous glands will not be destroyed, and proper results cannot be expected.
Original Gold PTT vs. Similar Procedures: Shocking Experimental Results
Dr. Sang-ju Lee conducted an experiment to determine the heat generation temperature of nanoparticles used in Gold PTT treatment. The experiment compared the original Gold PTT solution, saline solution, and three similar products. Laser energy was applied using two methods commonly used in Gold PTT:
- The most commonly used 1064nm long-pulse Nd:YAG Laser in dermatology (30 joules of energy)
- Genesis mode, which is applied mildly for sensitive skin or severe pain
The results of measuring the instantaneous temperature when the ampoule was dropped and irradiated with high energy are as follows:
- Products used in similar procedures and saline solution: generally around 25 to 30 degrees Celsius
- Original Gold PTT ampoule: rose to over 100 degrees Celsius
What the Experimental Results Imply: Choosing for Effective Treatment
The experimental results are clear. Other Gold PTT or Platinum PTT-like procedures that do not raise the temperature above 60 degrees cannot generate sufficient heat in the pores.
"This means that other Gold PTT or Platinum PTT-like procedures that do not raise the temperature above 60 degrees cannot generate sufficient heat in the pores, which may lead to reduced or no treatment effect."
This implies that the treatment effect may be reduced or entirely absent.
Gold PTT: Reducing Safety Concerns, Increasing Effectiveness
Some express concerns about burns due to high heat generation. However, the gold particles in the gold ampoule are very small, and the actual amount that enters the skin pores is much smaller than the amount used in the experiment. Furthermore, since heat is raised with appropriate energy, there is no need to worry about burns.
It is emphasized that while pore penetration is important for Gold PTT, using a product that can properly generate heat is paramount. In fact, Yonsei Star Dermatology has confirmed the proper penetration of gold particles into the pores using a microscope.
True Gold PTT: How to Distinguish It?
So, how can you identify the original Gold PTT product? The genuine ampoule used at Yonsei Star Dermatology has yellow packaging and actually appears black when applied to the face. Through these characteristics, you can confirm the correct Gold PTT product.
We have explored the differences in effectiveness between Gold PTT, one of the representative dermatological acne treatments, and similar procedures through experiments. If you are considering Gold PTT for acne treatment, remember that it is important to use an original product with the 'heat generation' capability, which is the core of the procedure.