• Picosecond laser utilizes picosecond wavelengths to target ink particles, causing the body's immune system to flush them away.
• Helps remove sun damage, freckles, and melasma
• Relatively painless procedure lasts about 60 minutes and involves numbing an area of the skin for 30 minutes

Treatment Areas

• Small: Chin or Forehead
• Medium: Cheeks
• Large: Full Face

About Picosecond Skin Resurfacing

Picosecond lasers are advanced dermatology lasers that deliver ultra-short pulses to treat skin imperfections like tattoos, wrinkles, acne scars, and pigmentation issues with less downtime and lower pain than older technologies. They work by creating tiny bursts of pressure, or a laser-induced optical breakdown, which shatters pigment particles and stimulates collagen production. Common uses include tattoo and pigment removal, skin rejuvenation, and improving acne scarring, but they are also used in industrial applications. 

• Ultra-short pulses: They deliver energy in picoseconds ((10^{-12}) seconds), which is much faster than nanosecond lasers.
• Targeted energy: This rapid pulse duration minimizes heat diffusion, allowing for more precise targeting of pigment without causing excessive damage to surrounding tissues.
• Laser-induced optical breakdown (LIOB): The intense energy creates tiny pressure waves that break down pigment and stimulate the body's natural healing response. 
• Pigmentary disorders: Treats sun spots, melasma, and other discoloration.
• Skin rejuvenation: Reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and pores, and promotes collagen for a more youthful appearance.
• Scar treatment: Improves the appearance of acne scars and other types of scars. 
• Pain and downtime: Treatment is often described as having minimal pain, with some feeling a snapping sensation, and requires less downtime compared to older laser types.
• Sessions: Multiple sessions are typically needed, with 2 to 6 sessions for tattoos and 3 to 4 sessions for skin revitalization, spaced every 8 to 10 weeks.
• Side effects: Potential side effects can include redness, swelling, and blistering, though these are often temporary.
• Aftercare: After treatment, it is crucial to avoid sun exposure, follow your doctor's instructions for wound care, and keep the area moisturized.