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Thanks for your question. PicoSure is manufactured by CynoSure. Cutera makes Enlighten, which is a picosecond laser. For PIH, we would use the FOCUS or Flat lenses with PicoSure. I think Enlighten calls their facial treatment Genesis. We have only used the PicoSure and have NEVER experienced any complications with the FOCUS or Flat lens treatments. It is excellent for treating brown pigment including PIH and Melasma. I have several posts on this website with complications from Genesis treatments. Most laser complications are caused by the provider and improper settings. It's probably not the laser.I don't know the technology differences between FOCUS & Genesis. I know the FOCUS is safe for all skin types and it is extremely safe. Look for a physicians in your area that treat PIH. Make sure they have more than 1 treatment option and excellent reviews. I hope this helps.
Thank you for your question! Fraxel has 2 wavelengths in the 1550nm and 2940nm range. They go a lot deeper than PicoSure and are better at correcting texture, but really don't help much for brown pigment or blood vessels. This laser is also non-ablative, but you could have redness...
It can take at least 3 treatments (my wife needed 4 and sometimes women will need even more). i believe that using a 4-9% HQ cream is very helpful. you must also use an excellent sunblock. don't give up. the picosure is an excellent laser. also suggest that your laser technician call Cynosure (...
I probably should not be so blunt, but you need at least 3 treatments with the Picosure laser. you should definitely pre-treat with 4-8% hydroquinone for at least 2 weeks before you start the Picosure and you should continue through all of your treatments. you must use an excellent sunblock or...
