Peyronie's Disease & Laser Therapy
A variety of laser devices have been explored for treating the acute phase of Peyronie's Disease (PD) non-surgically, utilising the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of low-energy lasers. Some research into the effects of laser treatment for PD has been inconclusive, with patients reporting pain reduction during the acute phase, although changes in curvature and plaque size reduction were temporary.
Other studies, including our own findings, suggest that Focused Shockwave Therapy (FSWT) provides better outcomes
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Exploring Low-Energy Laser Therapy for Peyronie's Disease
Low-energy laser therapy has been suggested for over 50 years as a safe and effective treatment for various neurological, musculoskeletal, and soft tissue conditions.
The first use of laser therapy as a nonsurgical treatment for Peyronie's disease dates back to the early 1980s. The use of lasers for nonsurgical treatment of Peyronie's disease may be difficult to understand, as lasers are typically associated with their heating properties.
Unlocking the Potential of Low-Energy Laser Therapy for Peyronie's Disease
To use a laser on sensitive areas, the heating effects need to be minimised. The exact biological mechanism by which low-energy lasers may stimulate regenerative processes is not fully understood. However, it has been suggested that low-energy lasers could influence several cellular processes, including collagen production, cell proliferation, and the inhibition of fibroblastic activity and excessive collagen formation
Limitations of Low-Energy Laser Therapy
The most effective dose and type of laser to use was also unclear, and the treatment was not proven to be effective in cases of Peyronie's disease with circular and/or transversal plaques (hourglass deformity, complex or ventral deviations), or when calcified lesions were present (the chronic phase).
With the introduction of shockwave therapy, ongoing research into low-energy laser therapy was largely overshadowed, and focused shockwave therapy is now considered the gold standard treatment.
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MansMatters are specialists in non-invasive, nonsurgical procedures. We do not offer surgery but have professional relationships with leading surgical urologists and andrologists who undertake different types of Peyronie's disease surgery. If you would like to know more about surgical options, then please click here.
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