Pigmentation issues can negatively impact one’s self-esteem and confidence. Thanks to advanced skincare technology, there are now effective treatments available to help improve pigmentation problems.
Pigmentation Issues
Many people struggle with pigmentation issues, such as dark spots, uneven skin tone, and melasma. These conditions can be caused by various factors, including sun exposure, hormonal changes, and genetics.
What is Pico Laser?
Pico Laser is a cutting-edge laser treatment that targets pigmentation issues with high precision and efficiency.
It works by delivering ultra-short pulses of laser energy to the targeted areas, breaking down pigmented cells without damaging the surrounding skin.
The Pico Laser treatment stimulates the skin’s natural healing process, resulting in the production of new collagen and elastin fibers, promoting a smoother and more even skin tone.
Benefits of Pico Laser
Safe and Effective
Pico Laser technology is FDA-approved and known for its safety profile and efficacy in treating pigmentation issues. It is suitable for all skin types and colors.
Quick and Convenient
Pico Laser treatments are typically fast, with minimal downtime. A session typically takes around 15-30 minutes, allowing individuals to resume their daily activities immediately after.
Targeted Treatment
Pico Laser can precisely target pigmented areas, addressing specific concerns without affecting the surrounding healthy skin.
Long-lasting Results
Pico Laser stimulates collagen and elastin production, leading to gradual and long-lasting improvements in pigmentation issues. Multiple sessions may be required for optimal results.
Versatile Treatment
Besides targeting pigmentation, Pico Laser can also address other skin concerns, such as acne scars, wrinkles, and tattoo removal.
Minimal Downtime and Recovery
With Pico laser treatment, there is minimal downtime and recovery involved. Patients can typically resume their daily activities immediately after the procedure.
Unlike other laser treatments that may require weeks to heal, Pico laser treatment typically only requires a few days for the skin to fully recover.
This makes it a convenient option for individuals with busy lifestyles.
Effective and Long-lasting Results
One of the significant benefits of Pico laser treatment is its effectiveness in targeting various types of pigmentation, including freckles, sunspots, melasma, and even tattoo removal.
Moreover, the results of Pico laser treatment are long-lasting, as the treatment stimulates collagen production, leading to ongoing improvement in skin texture and tone.
Pico Laser is a cutting-edge technology that utilizes ultra-short pulses of laser energy to target and break down pigment particles in the skin. Unlike traditional lasers, which deliver heat in a continuous beam, Pico Laser delivers energy in picosecond bursts. This extremely short pulse duration allows for better precision and less heat damage to the surrounding skin.
How Pico Laser Works on Pigmentation
When the Pico Laser is applied to the skin, the high-intensity pulses of energy penetrate the pigment particles, causing them to fragment into smaller, more easily eliminated particles. Gradually, as the skin heals, the pigmentation becomes less noticeable, leading to a more even skin tone.
Multiple treatment sessions may be required to achieve desired results, depending on the severity of the pigmentation.
Types of Pigmentation Treatable with Pico Laser
Here are three common types of pigmentation that can be effectively treated with Pico Laser:
Freckles
Freckles (1) are commonly seen in Asians or younger people. It occur due to sun exposure and appear as small round brown spots on the bridge of the nose, cheeks or shoulders. Freckles tend to darken in the summer due to increased exposure to UV rays.
Solar Lentigo
Solar Lentigo (2) is harmless flat spots similar to freckles but larger in size. It is caused by UV radiation from the sun and common on chronically sun-exposed areas such as face, hands or lower legs. Solar Lentigo is usually seen in people over age 30.
Melasma
Melasma is patches of brown or grey discoloration on the cheeks of middle-aged, asian women of darker skin types. It is associated with sun exposure, age, genetics, and hormonal changes due to pregnancy or underlying thyroid disease.
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is often brown spots that occur after injured skin heals from inflammation such as acne or eczema. PIH spots are temporary and fade away after a few months, depending on how fast your skin heals.
Hori’s Nevus
Hori’s nevus is commonly seen as a cluster of dark bluish-grey patchy or spotty pigmentation on the cheeks, nose or forehead. It is often hereditary, commonly seen in middle-aged asian women and may resemble or coexist with melasma.
Nevus of Ota
Nevus of Ota is typically benign blue-grey pigmentation, akin to birthmark. It appears around areas that are controlled by your trigeminal nerve such as the skin around your eye area, temple, cheeks, forehead and nose.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Pico laser treatment offers numerous benefits for individuals struggling with pigmentation concerns.
Its non-invasive nature, minimal downtime, and effective results make it an attractive option for those seeking to regain their confidence and achieve a more even complexion.
At Become Aesthetics Clinic, our patient’s comfort and wellness are our top priority, drop by our clinic for a consultation. We’re happy to serve you!
Medically reviewed by: Dr Chin Kok Ping
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