Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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PicoSure Pro reaches the deep layers of the skin where acne scars may reside. This sparks the skin’s natural healing processes to repair damaged tissue. This begins your body's natural healing process to remove older, damaged tissue and rebuild it with fresh, new collagen and elastin—the crucial building blocks of clear smooth skin!
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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.
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Laser acne scar treatments can work on many skin types, including very light and darker skin, and those with sensitive skin.
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PicoSure Pro delivers energy in ultra-short bursts, and patients often compare the laser pulse to a snap of a thin rubber band. Most patients find the procedures tolerable and require no numbing cream or anesthesia, but we will always offer numbing topicals for you at the beginning of your appointment.
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For standard pigment treatment, recovery will depend on the person, ranging from 0-2 days. 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.
For acne scar treatment, most people resume regular activities immediately following the treatment session. You may experience temporary redness and swelling for 1-2 days. The unwanted pigmentation associated with acne scarring should slightly whiten during the treatment, and then darken over the following 24 hours and shed over time.
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For optimal results, the standard recommendation is 4-6 sessions. We offer packages for 4, 6, and 10 sessions of our full-face signature treatment for you to choose from, providing better value for your desired number of visits. Consult with one of our physicians about your treatment plan.
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Unlike traditional lasers which rely on heat to destroy tattoo ink, our device uses pressure to effectively shatter ink into tiny sand-like particles that are easier for your body to naturally and quickly remove from the body. Best of all, it takes fewer sessions than traditional tattoo laser options!
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Black ink, multi-coloured tattoos, stubborn, and previously treated tattoos can all be removed effectively with PicoSure Pro technology.
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During the PicoSure Pro treatment, laser energy is delivered to the unwanted tattoo, targeting the ink and breaking it down into smaller particles. Those tiny particles are then eliminated through the body’s natural processes.