Currently, Picosecond lasers are very popular in the beauty industry. Almost everyone on social media must have seen advertisements about this laser. Mingkwan Clinic is joining this trend with PicoPlus, a top-tier Pico laser machine. Many of you might be wondering what makes Pico laser so special and why PicoPlus is considered a leading machine. You can read more about it below.
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- What is a Picosecond Laser (Pico Laser)?
- How is the Picosecond Laser (New System) Different from the Q-switch Laser (Old System)?
- What Can Pico Laser Treat?
- How Many Sessions of Pico Laser Are Needed? How Often Should They Be Done?
- Why Did Mingkwan Clinic Choose PicoPlus for Our Patients?
- What Treatment Programs Are Available with PicoPlus at Mingkwan Clinic?
- Does the PicoPlus Pico Laser Hurt?
- Will Pico Laser Treatments Cause Bruising? How Long Does Redness Last?
- Does Laser Treatment Thin the Skin?
- How to Prepare for PicoPlus (Pico Laser) Treatment?
- Post-Treatment Care for Pico Laser (PicoPlus)
What is a Picosecond Laser (Pico Laser)?
Picosecond Laser is an innovative laser technology that revolutionizes dermatological treatments by emitting ultra-short pulses of energy in trillionths of a second. This allows for high-energy treatments with minimal heat generation, resulting in better outcomes with fewer sessions, less pain, and fewer side effects.
How is the Picosecond Laser (New System) Different from the Q-switch Laser (Old System)?
The Picosecond laser can deliver higher energy levels than the Q-switch laser, with a pulse duration that is 1,000 times shorter. This allows for finer pigment fragmentation with minimal heat buildup in the surrounding tissues, resulting in better treatment outcomes, fewer sessions, less pain, and fewer side effects.Additionally, the Picosecond laser features a special microlens array that can create tiny air bubbles under the skin, stimulating collagen production and repair. This makes it effective for treating acne scars, wrinkles, and fine lines.
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What Can Pico Laser Treat?
The Pico laser can treat two main types of skin issues:- Pigment problems such as uneven skin tone, freckles, dark spots, and tattoos.
- Texture problems such as large pores, acne scars, uneven skin texture, wrinkles, and stretch marks.
How Many Sessions of Pico Laser Are Needed? How Often Should They Be Done?
- For uneven skin tone and pigmentation, 2-6 sessions are needed, spaced 2-4 weeks apart.
- For sunspots and superficial freckles, 1-3 sessions are needed, spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
- For melasma, 4-10 sessions are needed, spaced 2-4 weeks apart.
- For dark spots and acne marks, 2-6 sessions are needed, spaced 2 weeks apart.
- For deep freckles, at least 5-6 sessions are needed, spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
- For large pores, 3-5 sessions are needed, spaced 1 month apart.
- For acne scars, wrinkles, and stretch marks, 4-10 sessions are needed depending on severity, spaced 1 month apart.
- For tattoo removal, the number of sessions depends on the quality and depth of the tattoo ink, spaced 4 weeks apart.
Why Did Mingkwan Clinic Choose PicoPlus for Our Patients?
- PicoPlus is one of the top 5 Picosecond lasers approved by the US FDA, manufactured by Lutronics, a leading global laser company.
- PicoPlus has the shortest pulse duration (450 ps) and the highest peak power (up to 1.8 GW), with four wavelengths (532, 595, 660, and 1064 nm) to address various pigmentation issues.
- The Micro lens array of PicoPlus can be adjusted to three different depths for stimulating collagen production, making it effective for treating uneven skin texture.
- PicoPlus has the most clinical studies on Asian skin.
- We want our patients to receive the best and most effective treatments, and PicoPlus is a revolutionary tool for skincare.
What Treatment Programs Are Available with PicoPlus at Mingkwan Clinic?
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PicoPlus Bright and Rejuvenation (B&R)
- Suitable for those who want to brighten their skin, even out skin tone, and reduce dark spots and melasma.
- No downtime, no redness after the procedure.
- Sessions are done every 2-4 weeks.
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PicoPlus Scarless and Poreless (S&P)
- Suitable for large pores, acne scars, and uneven skin texture.
- After treatment, there might be some bruising or petechiae (small red or purple spots caused by bleeding under the skin), which will resolve in 3-7 days.
- Sessions are done every 4-6 weeks.
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PicoPlus Tattoo
- Suitable for those who want to remove tattoos, with various wavelengths available to target different colors.
- Sessions are done every 4-6 weeks.
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PicoPlus Pink Lip
- Suitable for those with dark lips.
- Sessions are done every 2-4 weeks.
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PicoPlus Pigment
- Suitable for superficial and deep freckles.
- There may be some bruising or scabbing after treatment, requiring 7-10 days of downtime.
- Sessions are done every 4-6 weeks.
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Does the PicoPlus Pico Laser Hurt?
- For skin brightening, melasma, and dark spot treatments, patients will feel light pricks on the skin (Pain score = 1/10), which is much less painful than Q-Switch Laser.
- For treating acne scars, large pores, and deep freckles, higher energy is needed, so a topical anesthetic is applied 30-45 minutes before the laser session to minimize pain (Pain score = 3/10).
- Cold air is blown during the treatment to keep patients comfortable.
Will Pico Laser Treatments Cause Bruising? How Long Does Redness Last?
It depends on the problem being treated:- For brightening, melasma, and dark spot treatments, there may be light pinkness that resolves in 6-24 hours. No downtime is required, and makeup can be applied immediately after the treatment.
- For treating large pores, acne scars, and uneven skin texture, there will be redness, swelling, and petechiae. Deep scars may cause bruising, which will resolve in 3-7 days.
Does Laser Treatment Thin the Skin?
No, it does not thin the skin. Picosecond Laser precisely targets pigment without damaging surrounding tissues, stimulating collagen and elastin production, resulting in thicker, healthier skin. The skin naturally regenerates and exfoliates every 28 days.
How to Prepare for PicoPlus (Pico Laser) Treatment?
- Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 2 weeks before the treatment.
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Inform the doctor about:
- Current medications
- Allergies, especially to topical anesthetics
- Chronic conditions like epilepsy, photosensitivity, diabetes, skin cancer
- Pregnancy
- History of recurring herpes
- Previous gold thread treatments
- Avoid laser treatments if you have open wounds or unhealed abrasions.
- Postpone the laser treatment if you have had Botox or filler injections within the last 2 weeks.
Post-Treatment Care for Pico Laser (PicoPlus)
- After the laser treatment, “must” apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily, even if not exposed to the sun. Use at least 2 finger lengths of sunscreen for the face.
- Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 2 weeks after the treatment. Use an umbrella or wide-brimmed hat when outdoors.
- Avoid extreme heat such as saunas and hot baths for at least 2 weeks after the treatment.
- Avoid facial massages, scrubs, and any friction on the treated area for at least 1 week after the treatment.
- For 5 days after the treatment, gently clean the face.
- Avoid skincare products with whitening agents, exfoliants like AHA, BHA, and vitamin A for 1 week after the treatment.
- Apply and take medications as prescribed by the doctor.
- For PicoPlus Bright and Rejuvenation, there is no scabbing or downtime, and makeup can be applied immediately after the laser.
- For PicoPlus Scarless and Poreless, there will be redness, swelling, and petechiae, which will resolve in 3-7 days. Avoid makeup for 1 day after the laser treatment.