FAQs
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Pico laser delivers ultra-short pulses of energy in picoseconds (trillionths of a second). Instead of using heat to burn away target areas, it relies on acoustic photo-shockwaves to shatter unwanted pigment into tiny, dust-like particles that your body naturally flushes out.
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It is one of the most effective non-invasive treatments for: hyperpigmentation and sun spots. It can also be helpful in treating pigmentation from acne scars, enlarged pores, fine lines, wrinkles, and skin dullness
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Discomfort is minimal and feels like light rubber-band snaps against the skin (numbing cream is applied one hour beforehand).
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Downtime is minimal. You may experience mild redness, petechiae (tiny, pinpoint-sized red, purple, or brown spots), or minor swelling for 2 to 24 hours, but you can resume normal activities the following day.
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Most patients need 2 to 3 sessions spaced approximately 4 to 6 weeks apart, depending on the severity of pigment or scarring being treated.
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Areas of pigmentation will darken initially, but will fade over the next 2 weeks. Brighter, smoother skin is noticeable within 1 to 2 weeks, with collagen building and pigment fading improving over the following months.
Pico Laser
Precisely target uneven skin tone and pigmentation. This innovative laser treatment utilizes ultra-short bursts of energy to effectively address unwanted pigmentation concerns, revealing a brighter, more even-toned complexion.
What Does the Pico Laser Treat?
The Pico Laser is highly effective at clearing specific pigmentation issues, including:
Unwanted freckles
Sunspots and age spots
Uneven skin tone and discoloration
What is the advantage to Pico Laser treatments?
Unlike traditional laser resurfacing, Pico technology utilizes ultra-short pulses of energy to shatter underlying pigment without transferring excessive heat to the surrounding tissues. This targeted approach provides several key benefits:
Highly Precise Treatment: Focuses solely on the unwanted pigment.
Minimal Tissue Impact: Protects healthy, surrounding skin from thermal damage.
Reduced Downtime: Achieves excellent clinical results with significantly less recovery time than traditional ablative lasers.
Who is the Ideal Candidate?
Pico Laser treatments are a fantastic option for a wide variety of patients:
Patients with unwanted freckles, sunspots, or uneven skin tone.
Individuals seeking a highly precise and effective treatment for specific pigmentation concerns.
Patients of all skin tones. Because it relies on ultra-short energy bursts rather than prolonged heat, the Pico Laser is exceptionally safe and effective for brown skin, skin of color, and lighter skin tones alike.
Recovery and Cost
Recovery: You can expect minimal downtime. Mild redness and swelling are common immediately following the treatment but typically subside within just a few hours.
Cost: Treatments start at $500 per session.
