PICO laser technology is regarded as one of the most advanced laser treatments available in the market with its high peak power and short pulse duration. Pico Laser provide better rejuvenation for Asian skin types. It emits laser energy with a pulse duration that is 10 times shorter than the traditional Q-switched lasers, therefore providing faster break down of pigment particles, and less heat damage to the skin, resulting in shorter downtime and more effective results.
Pico Laser ability and effectiveness in treating a myriad of skin concerns such as pigmentation & discoloration, scars, acne, open pores, tattoo removal and for overall skin rejuvenation, has lead to its increasing in popularity and demand among those seeking aesthetic treatments.
In Luna Clinic, we provide the best of both worlds in Picosecond Lasers, which are the HEXA MLA (PICOCARE) and DOE FRACTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (PICOLO) designed to efficaciously treat multiple indications including tattoo removals, scar corrections, and promoting skin rejuvenation.
PICOCARE
PICOCARE offers four different wavelengths: 532nm, 1064nm, 595nm, and 660nm, along with five different handpieces: collimated, zoom, HEXA MLA, and dye handpieces. These options allow for precise and accurate targeting of various skin concerns. It effectively treats both superficial and dermal pigmentation with lower energy safely. Specific toning techniques enable the treatment of melasma while keeping the basal membrane intact, preventing the deterioration of the melasma condition.
PICOCARE, developed in Korea and licensed by the FDA and CE, is one of the newer picosecond lasers on the market, providing superior rejuvenation for Asian skin types.
PICOLO
PICOLO handpieces are equipped with LASEROPTEK’s proprietary DOE Fractional Technology, which generates a fractional grid pattern for use in aesthetic laser treatments. This technology ensures uniform fluence, ablation/penetration depth, safety, and even distribution of energy.
Stability is crucial for delivering optimal results based on the conditions of output energy and pulse durations for both 1064nm and 532nm wavelengths. The rigorously tested stability of PicoLO has been proven to induce Laser Induced Optical Breakdown (LIOB) even at low fluences, setting it apart from other picosecond Nd:YAG lasers.
South Korea’s award-winning PicoLO laser technology represents the next generation of genuine picosecond pulsed Nd:YAG lasers, offering dual wavelengths at 1064nm and 532nm.
Indications
- Open pores
- Acne scars
- Uneven skin texture
- Uneven skin tone
- Pigmentation (melasma, sun spots, freckles, dark spots)
- Tattoo removal
- Birthmark removal
- Acne
- Fine lines / wrinkles
PICO Glow uses ultra-short pulses of energy from the PICO laser that brings skin rejuvenation to a whole new level. It is a fast and effective process that reduces skin discolorations and improves skin texture. Suitable for those with uneven skin tone and texture, dull skin and fine lines. It is gentle and non-invasive, therefore does not have any downtime involved, making it great for a lunch-time fix.
Duration: 15 – 20 minutes
Frequency: 3 – 4 weekly
Downtime: No
Primarily used for people with oily skin, acne, enlarged or clogged pores. PICO Carbon peel helps exfoliate the skin and stimulate collagen production. It can be used to treat: acne, enlarged and clogged pores. The procedure starts with applying a layer of liquid carbon over the face, where it absorbs oil, dirt, and dead skin cells from deep within the pores. After the liquid carbon has dried up, PICO laser is done over the skin on a low-energy setting that heats up the carbon which kills of acne bacteria and stimulates collagen to plump up fine lines. On a higher-energy setting, PICO laser will be used to fragment the liquid carbon into tiny particles which removes the carbon as well as the debris and impurities it contains, giving you a cleaner, brighter and glowing complexion.
Duration: 15 – 20 minutes
Frequency: 3 – 4 weekly
Downtime: No
The all-in-one PICO laser treatment that treats all skin conditions treatable by PICO laser in one session. Quick, effective and highly selective treatment of a variety of skin conditions that might appear on one individual. It uses selective photo-thermolysis that breaks down pigments in your skin. It is able to target pigments of different depths and lighten those areas. With its technology, it creates tiny air bubbles underneath the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin growth, and can yield powerful skin smoothening and rejuvenating results, similar to that which can be seen in ablative lasers, but with less downtime and risks.
Duration: 1 hour
Frequency: Monthly
Downtime: 3 – 7 days
Pico Laser has the ability to break down multi-colored tattoos and pigments with its highly specialized invidual handpieces. It uses a higher peak power and shorter pulse duration than traditional Q-Switched lasers, with more photomechanical effect and less unwanted thermal effect on the skin, bringing better results with almost no side effects.
Duration: 45 – 60 minutes
Frequency: Monthly (Treatment phase)
Downtime: 3 – 7 days
The Benefits
The most beneficial aspect of Pico Laser treatment is that it has a shorter pulse duration, making it a more effective treatment. They work even more quickly than Q-Switched or nanosecond lasers, which were the leading laser technologies and remedies before the creation of PICO lasers. Although it depends on the severity of the skin condition, undergoing PICO laser treatment generally means fewer treatment sessions are required with a shorter recovery time. It is also a non-ablative laser therefore making it a safer option, as compared to ablative laser treatments which are often associated with discomfort during procedure, long downtime and has a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) or infections.
What can I expect?
PICO lasers are capable of treating a variety of skin issues, whether it’s scar treatment or acne spots, it is a quick-fix to the most common and stressful skin issues. Depending on the skin concern you are treating, results such as a brighter, glowing complexion, reduced pore size, diminished fine lines and wrinkles, reduced acne and dark spots can be seen as soon as the first treatment itself.
Tattoo/Pigmentation Removal
PICO laser removes pigments and multi-colored tattoos safely and effectively. The treatment releases high amounts of energy within a brief timeframe using the picosecond technology, thus causing less risk of heat damage to the skin.
Treating Acne Scars/Open Pores/Uneven Skin Texture
Acne scars are known to be notoriously difficult to reduce or remove as they are often discoloured, depressed, and resistant to many treatments. Fortunately, PICO laser is capable of treating all types of acne scars. It has the ability to break down the pigments of dark spots, reducing its appearance, and uses laser induced optical breakdown (LIOB) to induce air bubbles underneath the skin surface to flatten depressed scars and even out skin texture. The result is smoother skin texture and a much more radiant complexion.
Skin Rejuvenation
As PICO laser has the ability to break down pigments into small particles, it can even out skin tone and even diminish dark circles around your eyes. It provides an effective skin resurfacing treatment that smoothens fine lines and wrinkles, giving you a more youthful appearance. Since it stimulates collagen production in the deeper dermis layers, your skin will take on a more rejuvenated look.
