If you are totally a new beginner when it comes to medical aesthetic treatment like Pico Laser treatment, you might be afraid to start your first session and that is totally understandable.
Some say that Pico Laser has side effects, and some say that Pico Laser is a safe and effective treatment that will help many individuals like us to achieve a flawless and glowy skin complexion.
But one question that many individuals who want to kickstart their Pico Laser treatment journey will often wonder if Pico Laser will go wrong, which might be one of the reasons why they are delaying their journey of Pico Laser.
To better understand if Pico Laser will ever go wrong or not, let’s dive into the topic of the safety, effectiveness and side effects that are caused by Pico Laser so that you beginners can decide whether to start your Pico Laser journey!
Let’s Dive Into A Deeper Understanding Of Pico Laser
Pico Laser is a treatment that can fire ultra-short pulse duration in a picosecond which allows for an intense, yet brief, burst of energy to be delivered to the targeted area.
Unlike traditional laser therapies that operate on a nanosecond scale, Pico Laser’s quicker and more intense pulses provide a more precise and less damaging treatment to the surrounding skin.
It is effective for breaking down pigmentation, such as dark spots and tattoo ink, as well as for treating acne scars, enlarged pores, and improving overall skin texture and skin tone.
The Pico Laser’s ability to stimulate collagen production without damaging the skin also contributes to skin rejuvenation to provide improvements to the skin including the skin elasticity and firmness.
How Different Is Pico Laser Compared To Traditional Laser Treatment?
Pico Laser compared to traditional laser treatments, primarily due to its ultra-short pulse duration.
Traditional lasers emit energy in nanoseconds while Pico Lasers operate in picoseconds to deliver energy to the target area much more rapidly.
This key difference allows Pico Laser to break down pigmentation, such as dark spots and tattoo ink, into much smaller particles than traditional lasers to remove unwanted skin concerns more efficiently.
With Pico Laser pulses emitted rapidly, it minimizes the damages to the surrounding tissues, reducing the risk of thermal damage and making the treatment safer for the skin.
This helps to contribute to a minimal downtime and lowers the side effects. The precision and effectiveness of Pico Lasers in stimulating collagen production without causing any damage to the skin make it the perfect go-to treatment for skin rejuvenation, addressing issues like acne scars, enlarged pores, and overall skin texture and tone.
What Are The Side Effects Of Pico Laser?
Although Pico Laser is a safe and effective treatment, there might be side effects depending on the skin condition of the patient.
However, side effects are known to be minimal and minor such as redness. The most common side effect of Pico Laser treatment is redness in the treated area.
This redness is typically mild and temporary, that looks like slight sunburn that usually subsides within a few hours to a couple of days.
New Pigments Could Develop Due To Sun Damage
Pico Laser treatment can help to get rid of your unwanted pigmentations including freckles, sun or age spots.
But do you know that sunscreen should be an essential daily skincare routine even after the treatment?
This is because the ultraviolet rays from the sun are harmful and can cause damage to the skin and can stimulate it to produce new pigmentations, such as dark spots or freckles even on the newly treated and rejuvenated skin.
Applying sunscreen with a high SPF of 50 can help to protect the skin from these harmful ultraviolet rays that have been the culprit of new pigments and prevent the chances of new pigment formation.
It is important to adapt the habit of applying sunscreen not only because of post-treatment aftercare but when you are indoors on a casual day to protect your skin from any slightest and possible sun exposure.
Sunscreen not only shields the skin from the sun damage but also plays a long-term role in maintaining the even, clear, and radiant complexion with the help of Pico Laser treatment.
“Can I Do Pico Laser If My Skin Is Sensitive?”
In these modern days with improved treatment, we can say that we are lucky enough because Pico Laser treatment is designed with a level of precision and gentleness that makes them suitable for a wide range of skin types, including those with sensitive skin.
Pico Laser delivers ultra-short, picosecond pulses that target the skin’s imperfections without excessive heat, reducing the risk of side effects.
However, individuals with sensitive skin should go through a thorough consultation with a certified practitioner to have a better understanding about their situation before starting Pico Laser treatment.
Why Don’t I See Immediate Results?
After a Pico Laser treatment, it’s natural to anticipate quick, visible improvements.
But good things require patience and Pico Laser results do not show immediately but gradually.
The process works by delivering ultra-short pulses of laser energy to target and break down pigmentation, stimulate collagen production, and promote skin rejuvenation for the body’s natural healing process.
A 5 to 10 sessions are recommended to fully remove or treat the skin concerns an individual has. But some might require more sessions depending on their skin conditions.
Importance Of Treatment Interval
If 5 to 10 sessions of Pico Laser sessions are needed to treat the skin concerns completed, does that mean that receiving treatment once a week constantly can get rid of the frustrating skin concerns a patient has?
That is definitely a big NO and you have to erase that thought.
Pico Laser treatment cannot be done every week because it delivers intense pulses of light to the skin in extremely short bursts which is highly effective for targeting skin concerns.
The skin after the treatment will take some out for the body’s natural healing process, and it requires a sufficient time between sessions so that the skin can recover, regenerate, and respond to the treatment.
Therefore, the recommended interval is around 3 to 4 weeks.
Safe For The Skin
You don’t have to wonder if Pico Laser is safe for the skin or not because it uses ultra-short picosecond pulses to target skin concerns precisely, this treatment is celebrated for being safe.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Pico Laser is a very safe treatment. If you are thinking whether Pico Laser could ever go wrong, rest assured that you are in safe hands.
Medically reviewed by: Dr Chin Kok Ping
