Laser Therapy for Behçet’s syndrome has been clinically studied and shown to be effective in the treatment of symptoms associated with Behçet’s syndrome. Behçet’s syndrome is a rare, chronic inflammatory condition that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, eyes, joints, and digestive system. It is characterized by recurrent oral and genital ulcers, and inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis), which can cause a wide range of symptoms. 

How does Laser Therapy for Behçet’s syndrome work?

Laser Therapy for Behçet’s syndrome, also known as Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) or Red Light Therapy, uses specific light wavelengths in the 600-1,000nm range of visible and invisible light (infrared and near infrared) to trigger a biological process of photobiomodulation. Photobiomodulation generates energy at a mitochondrial level and angiogeneses (the formation of new blood capillaries) to intensify the healing process and reduce inflammatory conditions. Laser Therapy has become more commonly known in recent years as Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) and Red Light Therapy.

Laser Therapy for Behçet’s works at three fundamental levels in order to accelerate tissue repair and reduce inflammation.

1. Low Level Laser helps encourages the distribution of white blood cells to help the body heal naturally.
2. Endorphins are naturally released into the blood stream, providing a natural pain relief treatment.
3. Therapeutic Laser increases the production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) at a cellular level, which is known to speed up the healing process within soft tissue.
4. Photobiomodulation also triggers a process called angiogenesis which is the formation of new blood capillaries. This leads to an increased flow of blood to the site of the tissue damage, which also helps to accelerate healing.

Our approach to Photobiomodulation Therapy for Behçet’s

Therapeutic Laser emits specific wavelengths into the skin, to create an increase in the production of ATP (energy) within the mitochondria at a cellular level within the dermis, which promotes an accelerated healing of damaged tissue. Low Level Laser is non-thermal, which means that is does not create heat within tissue. A treatment is without sensation, and may actually relieve pain at the same time as healing, because of a rise in endorphins and a reduction in pain receptors, also triggered by the process of Photobiomodulation Therapy.

Who can receive Laser Therapy for Behçet’s syndrome

Photobiomodulation Therapy can be successful in the prevention and or treatment of:

• Mouth ulcers in the soft tissue and tongue.
• Skin redness and burning sensations.
• Swelling in the throat, mouth and tongue.
• Pain associated with the condition.
• Accelerated healing of ulcers.
• Improvement of the gut microbiome and digestive tract.

Courses of Low Level Laser for Behçet’s

Laser Medicine has devised a number of protocols for the treatment of Behçet’s syndrome, based on clinical evidence carried out in the field and experience within our clinic.

1. We use a combination of red and blue light within the oral cavity and other areas of the body affected.
2. We recommend a course of 6 treatments at weekly intervals.
3. Follow up treatments at 2-4 week intervals thereafter depending on the individual requirements.

Treatments are available privately at our Harley Street, Norwich and Liverpool clinics.

Clinical Studies: Laser Therapy for Behçet’s

Clinical studies proving the effectiveness of laser therapy for Behçet’s syndrome:
Low Level Laser Therapy to Reduce Recurrent Oral Ulcers in Behçet’s Disease

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