There are several treatment options for improving the look of hyperpigmentation and wrinkles. This highly innovative system represents the gold standard of precision and power. Manufactured by Quanta Systems, The Discovery Pico is internationally renowned for offering treatments with peak power, four separate emission modes, and three true laser wavelengths. This versatility allows the laser to provide a variety of treatments for just about every skin type. If you’re ready to improve the look and feel of your skin, schedule today and ask about our laser skin treatment options.
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Carbon laser peel with microscopic carbon particles can also treat acne, and large pores and brighten the skin. The carbon particles enter the pores and absorb the laser energy, producing heat and controlled damage to kill acne bacteria and stimulate collagen production. The picosecond pulses explode the carbon particles more explosively than nanosecond lasers, creating a more intense and effective photoacoustic stimulation.
Multiple overpasses of fractional handpieces are ideal for full skin stimulation. The fluences used in this procedure make it possible to perform very effective treatments with increased safety, tunability, and fast recovery with limited downtime for the patient.
What about pigmented lesions?
The Pico laser is the most effective laser to treat brown spots or sun damage on the skin. The laser fires in a trillionth of a second using photoacoustic energy (as opposed to photothermal heat with traditional lasers) to shatter pigment in its path. This is a painless, no downtime procedure. The brown spots will darken initially and then slough off within 1-2 weeks revealing clearer skin. Three sessions 1 month apart is ideal to obtain optimal results.
What about rosacea and broken capillaries?
Reduce the appearance of rosacea by diffusing facial redness. Although no cure for rosacea exists, a combination approach to management can provide effective improvement. Topical and oral medications are reserved for papules, pustules, flushing, erythema, and telangiectasia, and are all improvable to treatment using the Discovery Pico Laser with intense pulse light therapy.
What about wrinkles and acne scars?
Unlike most picosecond lasers, Quanta Discovery Pico Plus has a quasi-long pulsed laser emission mode, which can generate photothermal effects. This kills acne bacteria, reducing inflammation. It can also be combined with the fractional handpiece for more intense effects and collagen stimulation.
What Can I Expect After My Procedure?
As with most laser treatments, you can expect some redness and swelling. For most patients, the redness gives them a slightly flushed look, but the extent of it will depend on the intensity of the procedure and which areas you are treating.
You are immediately safe to return to work or school. The redness and swelling will subside shortly, usually between a few hours and a day or two.
There is minimal risk of skin burn after the pico treatment, but your skin will be much happier with you if you don’t expose it to any more damaging UV rays. Makeup with certain fragrances and oils can block your pores and interfere with your skin’s healing process. This is why it is good to avoid wearing foundation or face powder. However, eye makeup, brow filler, and lipstick are fine.
You should avoid rubbing or scratching the treated area. As tempting as it may be, this could irritate your skin and interfere with its healing process. Instead, it is recommended that you wash your face as gently as possible until the redness goes away. This means using cool water, a gentle cleanser, and gently touching your face.
Pico laser facial treatments can help improve acne, scars, wrinkles, discoloration, and melasma. However, medical-grade skincare products, aesthetic procedures, and dedication also play a part. We can discuss your options for achieving healthy, fresher-looking skin. Schedule a Medical Skin Health Evaluation today!