Is picoway actually all it is said to be or are all you doctors blowing smoke...?

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So all the hype that you doctors made about picosure has been proven wrong by all these reviews almost everyone on this website who was told 3 or 4 treats to clear a tattoo or even as much as 5 or 6 treatments has been let down. I am hoping this new picoway is actually going to work how you people are advertising it. So are we going to actually see clearance in 3 or 4 treatments...or is this just another let down?

James E. Murphy, MD, FACS · Answer

The best way to learn about a specific laser is to educate yourself about it. PicoSure is a different technology and is THE  best there is to offer in the way of removing tattoos. You can read more about the technology on the Cynosure website. Just keep in mind,  tattoos are meant to permanent.  To have this advanced technology available to remove what should be permanent is nothing short of amazing. Not everyone will have the maximum result. As every person processes the ink differently. But if it can be removed, PicoSure will remove it.

Ariel Ostad, MD · Answer

PicoWay is an excellent laser that we use in our NYC practice for tattoo removal. In my opinion, it can treat tattoos with less follow up visits in comparison to other lasers. What separates PicoWay from other methods of tattoo removal is that this laser uses photo acoustic energy as opposed to thermal energy. Therefore, this laser shatters the tattoo particles into much smaller fragments. Depending on the tattoo, it is required to have a series of treatments (4-5 sessions) in order to see optimal results, with 1 month space between each session. When considering tattoo removal, it is important to seek consultation from a skilled, board certified dermatologist. Thank you for your question, best of luck!

Susan Fox, DO, RPVI · Answer

Picoway is a great laser but usually we say that the tattoo goes away in 5 treatment sessions.  It can take more depending on how new or old it is, how many layers of ink were used and other factors.  The Picoway is one of the best ways to remove tattoos but that being said every tattoo is different and each treatment is different to get rid of it.  When there are layers of colors or brand new tattoos this can take more sessions.  This Picoway is faster and removes tattoos better than nano technology, older Q switch lasers but no laser is an instant fix to remove a tattoo.  Tattoos are not meant to go away in one session and take a while to go away and fade.  Is it all that YES but nothing is going to make tattoos go away instantly I guess is the answer

Renita (Lourdhurajan) Rajan, MD, DNB · Answer

Picosecond lasers are the newest option for pigmentation/tattoo removal. Picoway is great for both of these concerns in ethnic skin, because of lesser chances for hyperpigmentation, as the elicited tissue reaction is very minimal for the amount of energy conveyed to the target pigment. We are seeing promising results even with darker skin types, and that is a definite advantage over the Q switched lasers where hyperpigmentation/ rebound pigmentation was always a concern.

Craig Mezrow, MS, MD, FACS · Answer

The PicoWay is a fantastic advancement in laser technology for removing tattoos because it has the greatest power and the shortest "Pico" pulse 
duration to destroy the ink particles into smaller particles as compared
 to Q Switched lasers and other Pico laser devices.  There is less pain and fewer treatments are necessary with this advancement in laser tattoo removal technology.

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