Picosecond laser, as a breakthrough technology in the field of skin beauty, has attracted much attention due to its ultra short pulse characteristics, which can more accurately solve various skin problems. Compared with traditional lasers, picosecond lasers generate optomechanical effects rather than photothermal effects during the treatment process, resulting in less damage to surrounding tissues and a shorter recovery period. So which groups of people are most suitable for receiving this treatment? The primary beneficiaries are beauty seekers who have long been troubled by pigmentation issues, including stubborn sunspots, melasma, and post inflammatory pigmentation. Picosecond laser can efficiently decompose melanin particles while avoiding the risk of anti blackening that traditional lasers may cause. In addition, individuals with acne scars, fine lines, or rough skin can also experience significant improvement, as picosecond lasers can deeply stimulate collagen remodeling.
It is worth noting that the target audience for picosecond laser is not limited to problematic skin. Even healthy skin that pursues “preventive anti-aging” can improve skin transparency and maintain youthfulness through regular maintenance with picosecond lasers. However, before treatment, it is still necessary to have a professional physician evaluate the skin type, cause of the problem, and expected effect, especially for pregnant women, photosensitive individuals, or patients in the acute skin inflammation stage who need to choose carefully. The modern skin management concept emphasizes “precise treatment”, and picosecond laser provides personalized solutions for beauty seekers with different skin types and demands through its adjustable wavelength and pulse width.
The Working Mechanism of the Picosecond Laser
Picoseconds themselves are a unit of time. One picosecond is equal to one billionth of a second. Ultra picosecond laser technology is a new type of laser treatment technology. Its principle of action is to use picosecond level laser pulses, which can be focused into a uniformly spaced lattice beam of uniform size through honeycomb shaped focusing lenses or holographic diffraction lenses. The pigment clusters attached to the surface or deep tissues of the skin can be instantly shattered, thereby improving skin quality, removing spots and whitening, improving wrinkles, etc., achieving the effect of beauty repair. In addition, the energy carried by picosecond laser can directly reach deep layers of the skin, accelerate skin metabolism, stimulate collagen regeneration, and achieve facial rejuvenation.
Why Picosecond Laser Stands Out?
Picoseconds significantly reduce damage to surrounding tissues, shorten the recovery period after treatment, and lower the risk of pigmentation. Traditional Q-switched lasers mainly utilize photothermal effects, which inevitably damage surrounding normal tissues while crushing pigment particles. However, ultra picosecond lasers, due to their rapid impact, greatly reduce the damage to surrounding normal tissues while crushing pigment particles, thereby reducing the probability of color fading.
The effect of a single treatment is more significant, and the number of treatments required for the entire course of treatment is reduced. Picoseconds can reduce the number of treatments and greatly shorten the treatment time by crushing pigment particles smaller.
The treatment comfort is very high and the incidence of adverse reactions is low. Traditional laser has a strong sense of pain, and if anesthesia is applied, it will affect the effectiveness. Picosecond therapy is the most comfortable among all laser treatments, although it may cause some pain, it is completely tolerable and there is basically no strong pain sensation.
“Am I A Suitable Candidate for Picosecond Laser?”
Picosecond laser is suitable for people with multiple skin problems, especially for those with pigmentary lesions (such as melasma, sunspots, freckles), stubborn acne scars, fine wrinkles, and tattoo removal needs, with significant effects. Its ultra short pulse characteristics are particularly friendly to Asian skin, effectively avoiding the risk of color fading that may be caused by traditional lasers. People with darker skin can also safely receive treatment, but their skin classification needs to be evaluated by a professional physician. Before treatment, contraindications such as photosensitive diseases, pregnancy, and active skin infections should be excluded, and caution should be exercised for individuals with scar constitution. It is recommended to seek experienced physicians from formal medical institutions for face-to-face consultations, and develop personalized plans through skin testing to ensure safe and effective improvement of skin quality, brightening of skin tone, and achieving the ideal effect of “non-invasive skin rejuvenation”.
A Guidance of Post-operative Precautions
→Within 24 hours after surgery, keep the wound clean and dry. Follow the doctor’s advice to moisturize and use medical repair products to accelerate wound repair.
→Avoid direct sunlight and strictly pay attention to sun protection. If you need to go out, it is recommended to wear wide brimmed hats, sunglasses, etc. for sun protection, that is, strictly do a good job of sun protection.
→If there is any discomfort after treatment, please use ice packs for cold compress according to the situation.
→Do not scratch, rub, or scrub the wound area vigorously. Let the scab fall off on its own for about 7 to 10 days. It is forbidden to force the scab to fall off artificially, in order to avoid affecting skin repair, causing discoloration or even scars.
→Avoid hot springs, saunas, etc. within 3 days after surgery to avoid excessive sweating, otherwise it will increase discomfort.
→After the scab falls off in 6.7-10 days, replenish a large amount of water and moisturize. Continue to use special moisturizing water and facial mask as directed by your doctor. Continue to do a good job of sun protection.
→Try to eat less spicy food and drink too much alcohol, smoke as much as possible.
How Soon Will I See Results?
Although picosecond laser therapy can show improvement in a single session, to achieve the desired skin beauty state, a treatment plan of 5-10 sessions is usually required. The specific number of treatments needs to be comprehensively considered based on three key factors: firstly, the severity of skin problems. Deep pigmentation or stubborn acne pits often require more treatments; Secondly, the energy parameter settings for each treatment will be personalized by professional physicians based on skin tolerance; Finally, the individual’s skin metabolic capacity directly affects the rate of pigment breakdown and excretion. Clinical practice has shown that a gradual course of treatment can not only significantly improve skin quality, but also achieve longer lasting maintenance effects through cumulative effects. It is recommended to undergo treatment every 4-6 weeks to ensure sufficient skin repair and sustained collagen stimulation, ultimately achieving the ideal skin texture of transparency and uniformity.
