PICO LASER

WHAT IS A PICO LASER TREATMENT?

If you’re someone who struggles with acne scars, wrinkles, skin discoloration, unwanted tattoos, and any other skin concerns, Pico Laser treatments may be the best cosmetic treatment for you. But what exactly is a Pico Laser treatment? Pico Laser is an FDA-approved treatment tools for various aesthetic purposes. While the skin treatment formerly grew in popularity for its ability to remove tattoos and skin discolorations, it’s presently used for all sorts of skin rejuvenation purposes.

A Pico Laser treatment is highly effective for creating beautiful, smooth skin with virtually no downtime afterward.

WHAT IS PICO LASER USED FOR?

Pico laser treatment is an effective option for several different skin conditions, including acne scars, wrinkles, dark spots, tattoos, and more.

• Acne Scarring is a common skin concern that can cause a major drop in self-confidence. These scars are barely noticeable for some but are obvious for others. Pico laser treatment is certainly a great option to treat the appearance of acne scarring. It works by going below the surface of the skin to stimulate the skin’s collagen and elastin production. This generally results in less scarring, as well as a smoother skin texture.
• Fine Lines and Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, but there are still ways to combat them and preserve your youth for as long as possible. A Pico Laser Treatment procedure is effective, non-invasive, and proven to restore elasticity to the skin.
• Dark Spots are also known as discoloration or pigmented lesions and they are very common in many patients. These dark spots can include freckles, age spots, or sun damage spots. Occasionally, dark spots cause emotional stress and poor body image. So new laser technology is the perfect option to remove unwanted pigment.
• Tattoo Removal: At first, getting a tattoo is fun and exciting. But later on down the road, your tattoo might not look as appealing as it used to due to color fading, tattoo stretching from weight loss or gain, skin wrinkling around the tattoo, etc. With Pico laser treatment, you can certainly get your skin back to its pre-ink glory.

DOES A PICO LASER TREATMENT WORK? 

Pico laser treatments involve the use of high-powered picosecond lasers to correct skin flaws. If you’re wondering what a “picosecond” is, it’s one trillionth of a second. That’s how fast a picosecond laser works! These ultra-short pulse bursts gently target unwanted pigmentation, tattoos, scars, and more without causing heat damage in the surrounding skin. Thermal skin damage from other lasers can result in even more scars, as well as a longer recovery time, but with the innovative technology of the Pico Laser, you can expect little to no scarring and quick healing. After your treatment, you can continue your normal activities or even wear makeup on your skin within one day.

The Pico Laser pulse treats your skin from underneath, meaning that your outer layer of skin is basically untouched. Before the skin can even heat up, the laser light vaporizes the flaw underneath the skin.

Pico treatments are quick, safe, effective, and produce optimum aesthetic results.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PICO LASER AND CO2 SKIN RESURFACING? 

CO2 Skin Resurfacing treatments generally remove outer layers of the skin, unlike Pico laser treatments. It is typically intended to remove scars, deep wrinkles, and even warts. Basically, the CO2 laser is a more invasive and aggressive treatment than a Pico Laser.

AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR PICO LASER? 

If you have unwanted pigmented lesions, tattoos, acne scars, or fine lines and wrinkles, you are certainly a good candidate for laser treatment for optimal results. The Pico Laser also benefits most skin types.

While Pico Laser treatment has many benefits, it’s important to note that it’s certainly not a universal laser treatment tool. If you’re looking for laser hair removal or if you have incredibly sensitive skin, the Pico Laser isn’t the best option. Before fully deciding on a laser skin treatment, you should always talk to your doctor about what is best for you.

ARE THERE SIDE EFFECTS? 

Common side effects from a Pico Laser procedure may include temporary redness, swelling, bleeding, pain, or tingling sensations around the treatment area. These side effects will gradually disappear over the course of a few days or weeks following your treatment.

HOW PAINFUL IS A PICO LASER TREATMENT? 

The pain level varies depending on what kind of skin issue you’re treating with the Pico Laser. For example, tattoo removal will generally be more uncomfortable than other types of treatment. Additionally, if you’re treating a large area, the procedure may take longer and may be more painful compared to the treatment of smaller areas. To reduce discomfort, we provide most patients with numbing cream for the procedure.

HOW SOON CAN I EXPECT TO RESULTS AFTER A PICO TREATMENT? 

In many cases, patients will notice the most dramatic results after two treatment sessions. Keep in mind that optimum aesthetic results often depend on the skin condition, as well as your specific skin type.

HOW MANY SESSIONS OF PICO LASER WILL NEED? 

We generally recommends 3 to 6 of Pico Laser Treatments for the best results. How many treatments you need generally depends on your specific skin issue and skin tone. If you have very dark skin, large scars, large tattoos, or very dark scars, you may need more Pico Laser treatments than other patients.

HOW DO I SCHEDULE A PICO LASER TREATMENT?

This service does require a Complimentary Consultation before our Providers will treat a patient. This way we can review your medical history, evaluate your skin, discuss aesthetic goals and more. At this appointment we will provide pricing as well as before/after care instructions.