PicoSure laser treats at three wavelengths: 532nm, 755nm, and 1064nm making it perfect for pigmentary problems therapy. Dr. Maki Rheaume can manage stubborn skin diseases and remove tattoos. Following a PicoSure skin rejuvenation laser therapy, there are a few things to consider to ensure that your skin receives the proper aftercare. Post-treatment skin care is critical to ensuring that you receive the greatest potential outcomes from your therapy and that your skin does not become irritated or harmed in any way.
- Avoid scratching or rubbing the skin
Some individuals may have mild redness, skin discomfort, and sensitivity following therapy. Therefore, avoiding touching, rubbing, or scratching your skin excessively is recommended since this might cause extra inflammation or pain. Letting your skin restore itself naturally after treatment is usually preferable, stimulating more effective skin rejuvenation outcomes.
- Keep the skin hydrated
After PicoSure therapy, regular moisturizing and keeping the skin adequately moisturized will aid in the healing process. Most laser specialists recommend using a post-laser cream or balm, followed by an unscented moisturizer or aloe vera gel. Where feasible, choose natural choices or a moisturizer with additional SPF, and avoid using moisturizers that are intensely perfumed or have a heavy texture. Also, it is vital to drink enough water to help keep your skin moisturized.
- Avoid wearing any makeup
Since your skin is most sensitive immediately after skin therapy, adding makeup products such as foundation or face powder may exacerbate it. Specific foundations may contain substances, additives, scents, or oils that might clog your pores and cause irritation, preventing your skin from receiving the greatest results from your procedure. It is preferable to let your skin recover for a few days before putting on makeup.
- Gently and regularly clean the skin
When washing the face for the first time following a procedure, avoid using hot water as this may cause further burning to your already sensitive skin. To encourage healthy healing, gently wash your face with cold or lukewarm water. Consult a clinical specialist about cleanliness and the cleanser you may use immediately after the treatment, but a light oil-free cream or gel cleanser is your best option. Furthermore, avoid using an exfoliator or facial scrub, a cleaning brush, or excessively scrubbing your face.
An overview of PicoSure treatment
PicoSure is the world’s first and only aesthetic picosecond laser for effectively and safely removing tattoos, benign pigmented lesions, acne scars, wrinkles, and skin rejuvenation therapies. Laser procedures have long been used to treat pigmentation disorders and tattoo removal. They use focused light to break down pigments in the skin, breaking them into tiny particles absorbed and cleared by the body. Laser treatments are often administered over several sessions, which can be unpleasant due to the heat created by the laser’s strong intensity.
Over the next several days and weeks, patients will suffer redness, peeling, scabbing, and itching, revealing new skin beneath. The number of sessions required is frequently determined by the degree of pigmentation or tattoo size, ink color, and placement, and some sunspots and tattoos will never fade fully.
PicoSure may suit a wide range of patient demands, whether you want to remove an unattractive tattoo, lighten areas of hyperpigmentation, or enjoy younger-looking skin. Furthermore, the therapy is more efficient and effective than standard laser treatments, with much less pain and healing time. Call AdvancedMD Aesthetics of Atlanta or book your appointment online to determine if PicoSure treatment is ideal for you.
