PicoSure

Ideal candidates are healthy individuals suffering from unwanted pigmentation, acne scars, age spots, fine lines and wrinkles. It is also suitable for tattoo removal. PicoSure is safe for all skin types. Patients with active skin infections on the area to be treated, have used Accutane in the past year or have open sores on the treatment area are not good candidates.

The typical cost for PicoSure ranges from $500- $1500.The final depends on the size of the area being treated, fees charged by the hospitality or facility, the surgeon’s level of expertise and the geographic location of the procedure.

The aim of the procedure is to rejuvenate the skin and restore radiance. There is little to no downtime needed after the procedure. There could be whitening of the scarred area that will flake off, temporary swelling, and redness or darkening of the pigment area. Most of these will resolve within a couple of hours. Patients should avoid sun exposure and wear a sunscreen with a SPF of 50 on the treated area. For optimal results, a series of 3-4 treatments spaced 2-4 weeks apart is needed. The final results can last for 2-3 years.