Picosecond Laser
At A Glance
At A Glance
Pain Relief
numbing cream
Duration
30-60 minutes
After Treatment
mild redness and swelling
Recovery Time
1-3 days
No. of Sessions
3-6
Results Last
years+
Unlike traditional lasers, which use nanosecond pulses, the picosecond laser delivers laser energy in extremely short picosecond pulses. This ultra-short pulse duration allows precise targeting of pigment particles with a photo-acoustic effect, working to shatter pigment particles with minimal heat and damage to the surrounding skin. This reduced heat generation helps minimise the risk of thermal damage to the surrounding skin and lowers the chance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), a potential side effect of laser treatments in individuals with darker skin types. Â
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s involved?
Which areas can be treated?
Will it work for me?
How many sessions?
When will I see results?
How long do results last?
Is it painful?
Any side effects?
Who will do my treatment?
How to prepare?
All our laser treatments require a consultation and patch-test prior to full treatment. This enables you to ask any questions you may have, prepare your skin for the treatment and to try the laser out, so that you know what to expect during your treatment and recovery. The patch-test also enables us to identify which laser settings will work best for you.
On the day of your treatment your doctor/therapist will assess how your skin felt after the patch-test. After completing the consent form and photography, the doctor/therapist will clean the skin (so don’t worry if you have makeup on), give you special goggles to wear and carry out the treatment according to the settings we identified during your patch-test. After the treatment we will cool the skin and apply aftercare serums to promote skin healing and SPF to protect the skin. We recommend simple moisturisers and daily sunblock after treatment.
Multiple areas on the face and body.
Picosecond lasers are evidence based treatments for the management of hyperpigmentation, melasma and scarring.
Usually 3
Within weeks
Long lasting
The treatment is well tolerated with minimal pain
In most cases the area of pigment will turn darker before shedding off. There may also be some mild redness, swelling and skin sensitivity for 1-3 days. These side-effects are generally mild and most people will be able to continue with normal daily routines.
Laser treatments are carried out by our experienced skin therapists and doctors.
We recommend that you pause any treatments like retinol, tretinoin, glycolic or tetracycline antibiotics for 7 days prior treatment, as they make the skin more sensitive to light. We recommend that you do not tan for at least 4 weeks prior to and for at least 6 weeks after this treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s involved?
All our laser treatments require a consultation and patch-test prior to full treatment. This enables you to ask any questions you may have, prepare your skin for the treatment and to try the laser out, so that you know what to expect during your treatment and recovery. The patch-test also enables us to identify which laser settings will work best for you.
On the day of your treatment your doctor/therapist will assess how your skin felt after the patch-test. After completing the consent form and photography, the doctor/therapist will clean the skin (so don’t worry if you have makeup on), give you special goggles to wear and carry out the treatment according to the settings we identified during your patch-test. After the treatment we will cool the skin and apply aftercare serums to promote skin healing and SPF to protect the skin. We recommend simple moisturisers and daily sunblock after treatment.
Which areas can be treated?
Multiple areas on the face and body.
Will it work for me?
Picosecond lasers are evidence based treatments for the management of hyperpigmentation, melasma and scarring.
How many sessions?
Usually 3
When will I see results?
Within weeks
How long do results last?
Long lasting
Is it painful?
The treatment is well tolerated with minimal pain
Any side effects?
In most cases the area of pigment will turn darker before shedding off. There may also be some mild redness, swelling and skin sensitivity for 1-3 days. These side-effects are generally mild and most people will be able to continue with normal daily routines.
Who will do my treatment?
Laser treatments are carried out by our experienced skin therapists and doctors.
How to prepare?
We recommend that you pause any treatments like retinol, tretinoin, glycolic or tetracycline antibiotics for 7 days prior treatment, as they make the skin more sensitive to light. We recommend that you do not tan for at least 4 weeks prior to and for at least 6 weeks after this treatment.
