I am an Indian girl. I am considering laser treatment using Pico Clear laser for skin lightening. After the initial set of sessions, I believe touch up treatments are needed once every few months to maintain the results. Are there any long term side effects from this treatment?
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Picosure is great for reversing sun damage which is one of the main components of skin damage and aging. The Pico works more in the superficial epidermis and dermis. It will help pigmentation and pores and build some superficial collagen. You can definitely come this treatment with Ultherapy to...
You are correct that there is a potential risk of hyperpigmentation with IPL treatments (ICON). Neither treatment will correct the deep scars in a single treatment, so be patient! Multiple modalities may be the best approach, however I would recommend a combination of Picosure followed by...
Hi, yes a picosure would be a great option for both hyperpigmentation and uneven textures. A series of 3 treatments spaced one month apart is recommended. You should continue to see improvement 4-12 weeks after your last treatment.