WHAT IS PICOSURE® PRO
The PicoSure Pro device delivers 755nm energy in picoseconds; the delivery is so quick that it spares the skin from high thermal damage while optimally targeting unwanted pigment, wrinkles, acne scars and pores with less downtime than traditional lasers.
WHAT CAN PICOSURE PRO® DO?
This treatment is suitable for various skin concerns, including pigmentation, acne scars, and fine lines. It can be applied to the face, neck, and hands to promote a smoother, more even skin tone.
WHAT TO KNOW
Before and After Your Treatment:
Pre-Treatment
- Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds prior to treatment.
- Discontinue use of any photosensitive medications.
Frequently Asked Questions
PicoSure Pro is the world’s first and only picosecond aesthetic laser platform for multiple aesthetic applications including tattoo removal, acne scar treatment, removal of pigmented lesions and wrinkle treatment.
This unparalleled breakthrough in laser technology delivers ultra-short pulse bursts of energy to the skin in trillionths of a second to gently target and eliminate pigment without harming the surrounding skin. Improve the look of your skin and achieve a more youthful appearance by removing pigment or treating wrinkles and acne scars faster than ever before with PicoSure Pro.
Melanin gives us our skin color. Pigmented lesions including sunspots, age spots, and brown patches, are dark in color because the melanin is concentrated in one area of the skin. Most pigmented lesions come from sun exposure while some patients are born with them. Hormonal changes can also induce pigment changes in the skin.
The PicoSure Pro treatment can remove a variety of unwanted pigment including age spots, sun spots, freckles, brown spots, melasma, nevus of ota and hori’s nevus. During a free consultation, your practitioner will put together a treatment regime to help you achieve pigment-free skin fast.
To achieve optimal results, it is recommended that you receive at least three treatments however, you will begin noticing significant improvements after your first and second treatments. During your consultation, your provider will discuss treatment plans with you to ensure you’re skin expectations are met.
Acne scars will begin to show improvement in 2 treatments but a series of 3 to 5 treatments is recommended for optimal results.
Most patients find the procedure tolerable and require no numbing cream or anesthesia. PicoSure Pro delivers energy in ultra-short bursts, and patients often compare the laser pulse to a snap of a thin rubber band.
Patients have described the treatment area as feeling like a light sun-burn. You may have slight pink or redness in the treatment area but, that will reside within hours.
Unlike other treatments, PicoSure Pro uses ultra-short pulses of laser energy to reach the deep layers of the skin where acne scars may reside. This sparks the skins natural healing processes to repair damaged tissue.
It’s a quick treatment that requires little to no downtime. This begins your bodies natural healing process to remove older, damaged tissue and rebuilds it with fresh, new collagen and elastin—the crucial building blocks of normal-looking skin. It’s a fast and simple procedure that’s easy to tolerate and requires little-to-no downtime.
Laser acne scar treatments can work on many skin types, including very light and darker skin. Contact a provider to find out if you are a good candidate for this treatment.
Most people resume regular activities immediately following the treatment session.
