I recently got a Pico laser done on my face for skin pigmentation and the procedure lasted 5 minutes. Is that normal?

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I recently got a picolaser done on my face for skin pigmentation . The whole picolaser procedure on my face was over in less than 5 minutes . I was wondering if the duration is so short As i had heard that each procedure is on an average 8-10 min. Also i didnot see and noticeable change in skin texture or color after the procedure though just got it past a day now.

William Groff, DO · Answer

The PicoSure and PicoWay lasers are two of my favorite lasers. They can treat skin very quickly. Any laser treatment can have downtime for up to 2 weeks post-procedure, and it would likely take at least that long to see any results. I would wait 2 weeks, and if you are still unsure, schedule a follow-up appointment with your physician. In my clinic, we have over 45 lasers that we use, sometimes in combination, to treat the unique needs and goals of each of our patients. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist who is an expert in laser skin resurfacing.

David E. Berman, MD (retired) · Answer

you need to ask how many pulses were delivered to your face and what lens was used?it is possible that they used a very aggressive setting and you got a lot of redness, so they stopped your treatment early. it is very common to see no improvement after only one session. I insist my patients buy a package of 3 sessions so that they don't quit prematurely.david berman md

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