Refresh your skin with PicoSure.®
Achieving a more youthful appearance without the typical discomfort and downtime is now possible with PicoSure®. We now provide this breakthrough technology to remove unwanted pigment, as well as treatment for wrinkles and acne scars. PicoSure® gently delivers short bursts of energy to target problem areas. This innovative technology can help you achieve a more youthful appearance.
PicoSure® is a quick and easy non-surgical, non-invasive laser skin treatment that focuses on your problem areas whether it’s brown spots, sun damage, freckles, pigmented lesions, wrinkles or acne scars, and can be used to treat many areas of the body including the chest or décolleté, face, hands, legs, and more.
Unlike lasers in the past that relied on intense heat energy which caused pain and led to significant skin redness and downtime, this gentler treatment provides impressive results without the associated discomfort and downtime of traditional lasers.
Refresh your skin today with PicoSure®’s breakthrough technology and see visibly clearer skin faster, and with fewer treatments.
General Frequently Asked Questions about PicoSure®
What is PicoSure®?
PicoSure® 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®.
Why PicoSure® Laser Treatment?
It’s important to consider your options. Facelifts, fillers, and toxins are associated with significant downtime, risks, and side-effects. Patients often consider these treatments a “last resort.” The first step to achieving a more youthful appearance or just tweaking some trouble-spots may be a PicoSure® laser treatment. Speak with our office today to see if this treatment is right for you!
Pigment FAQs
What causes unwanted pigment?
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.
What types of pigmented lesions can PicoSure® remove?
Lasers remove a variety of unwanted pigment. Age spots, freckles, and brown patches can all be removed with PicoSure®. During a free consultation, your practitioner will put together a treatment regime to help you achieve pigment-free skin fast.
How many treatment sessions will it take?
To improve the look of your skin and achieve a more youthful appearance by removing pigmented lesions will require only a few treatments. Darker, deeper and larger pigmented lesions may require additional treatments; however during the consultation, your practitioner will discuss treatment expectations with you.
What does the treatment feel like?
Most patients find the procedure tolerable and require no numbing cream or anesthesia. PicoSure® delivers energy in ultra-short bursts, and patients often compare the laser pulse to a snap of a thin rubber band.
What type of post treatment care is necessary?
After the procedure, the treatment area may be tender. It is important to keep the area clean and to avoid any irritation. Your practitioner will provide additional after care instructions as needed to ensure a quick recovery.
Scar Treatment FAQs
How does laser scar treatment work?
Unlike surgery, laser acne scar treatment uses ultra-short pulses of laser light to reach deeply into the skin’s sub-layers, treating the support structure. Then the body’s natural healing process sweeps away 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.
What types of scars can be treated?
Laser acne scar treatment is FDA-cleared for acne scars on any area of the body, including the face.
Am I a good candidate for this treatment?
Laser acne scar treatment 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.
How long does it take?
The treatment can be performed in as little as 15 minutes or less, depending on the size of the targeted area.
What does the treatment feel like?
Most people feel minimal discomfort during laser acne scar treatment. Your physician will work with you on the best option for optimal comfort based on your individual situation.
How many treatments will I need?
Acne scars will begin to show improvement in 2 treatments but a series of 3 to 5 treatments is recommended for optimum aesthetic results.
How quickly will I recover?
Most people resume regular activities immediately following the treatment session.
Are there any side effects?
Typical side effects include temporary redness and swelling at the treatment site. Unwanted pigmentation associated with the acne scarring should slightly frost (whiten) during treatment, then darken over the following 24 hours and then shed over time.
Wrinkle Treatment FAQs
How does it work?
With a unique combination of leading-edge technologies, our light-based treatments target all three layers of photodamaged tissue, epidermal pigment, mid-dermal wrinkles, and deep-dermal laxity. Then the body’s natural healing process sweeps away older, damaged tissue and rebuilds it with fresh, new collagen and elastin—the crucial building blocks of youthful looking skin.
Am I a good candidate for this procedure?
If you have fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes, mouth, or any area of your body including face, hands, and arms you may be a good candidate for the PicoSure® treatment.
How long does it take?
The procedure can be performed in as little as 15 minutes or less, depending on the size of the treatment area.
What does the treatment feel like?
Your treatment provider may offer ways to make this a comfortable experience. Since everyone is different, and this depends on the level of treatment needed, it is best to discuss all of your options with your laser treatment provider.
How many treatments will I need?
A series of 3-4 treatments is recommended. Treatment intervals are 2-4 weeks but can be up to 8 weeks for darker skin types. Each patient is unique and will be evaluated prior to treatment.
How quickly will I recover?
Side effects include temporary redness and swelling at the treatment site that typically resolves in less than an hour but in some cases may linger for up to 24 hours.
Are there any side effects?
Adverse effects can include hypopigmentation, hyperpigmentation, mild erythema and edema, and possible scarring and infection. By following your practitioner’s post-treatment care instructions you will significantly decrease the risk of these adverse effects.
Pico Carbon Laser Facial- an enhancement to the PicoFacial
The latest celebrity favorite that has been all over social media is the Pico Carbon Facial, and for good reason! This enhancement to the PicoFacial has really proven it’s worth-sometimes called the “Hollywood Facial”, this is another lunchtime skin treatment that is quick and effective. The addition of a carbon mask to the skin prior to the laser helps cleanse and purify the skin. At Plastic Surgery of the Face & Body in Wall, NJ, our physician assistants are well-trained and experienced in the Pico Carbon Facial, and are seeing great results for their patients.
The Pico Carbon Facial can address a multitude of skin issues and concerns:
- Minimizes pore size
- Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
- Reduces acne and acne scarring
- Improves skin texture
- Clears pores to reduce blackheads and whiteheads
- Gently exfoliates skin and aids in collagen production
With little to no downtime, the Pico Carbon Facial is an excellent choice for the treatment of acne, acne pigmentation, oily skin, enlarged pores, mild acne scars and a dull complexion. After your treatment you may have some mild redness, but that typically resolves in about an hour. You can expect immediate results in regards to pore size and skin brightening. Speak to your provider about the Pico Carbon Facial to see if it is a good option for you. Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation.