FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pico Laser may be appropriate for selected patients with melasma, but melasma is a complex and recurring pigmentation condition. Laser treatment isn't appropriate for everyone, and overly aggressive treatment can potentially aggravate pigmentation. We recommend an individual skin assessment before treating melasma.
Pico Laser can significantly reduce the appearance of suitable sun spots, freckles and other areas of sun-induced pigmentation. Some superficial pigment may respond relatively quickly, while others require several treatments.
Pico Laser can be effective for a range of pigmentation concerns, including sun spots, freckles, age spots and uneven pigmentation. Suitability depends on the type and depth of pigmentation, which is why assessment before treatment is important.
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Maintenance and sun protection are essential to prevent recurrence.
Treatment intervals depend on what we are treating and how your skin responds. Your clinician will recommend an appropriate interval rather than treating the skin more frequently than necessary.
Changes in superficial pigmentation may become visible as treated pigment darkens and gradually clears over the days and weeks following treatment. Results continue to develop throughout a treatment course.
Most patients tolerate treatment well and describe the sensation as quick snapping or tingling against the skin. Sensitivity varies depending on the area and treatment settings.
Pico Laser may be used in a range of skin types, but treatment settings and suitability need to be individually assessed. Darker skin contains more melanin, making careful laser selection and conservative parameters particularly important.
Any laser or light-based treatment carries a risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or other pigment changes. The risk depends on factors including skin type, treatment settings, sun exposure and the condition being treated. Appropriate patient selection and aftercare are therefore important.
Pico Laser can significantly improve the appearance of suitable sun spots and areas of sun-induced pigmentation. Some spots may respond after relatively few treatments, while others require multiple sessions.
Pico Laser can be used to target freckles and other areas of superficial pigmentation. Treated freckles may initially darken before gradually becoming lighter or shedding.
Typically, 3–6, depending on severity.
Minima, slight redness or darkening of pigment.
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