What can I expect from one treatment of PicoSure? (Photo)

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I just had one treatment of laser picosure on my face for dermatosis papulosa nigra and brown spots sun and age I feel like it got a lil dark the spots is that normal after one treatment ?

Laura Riehm, MD · Answer

PicoSure FOCUS is safe for all skin types.  We have seen dramatic improvement in hyperpigmentation and acne scarring with our patients.  BACKGROUND:  The PicoFOCUS gently delivers bursts of energy deep in the dermis without causing harm to the overlaying skin.  The pulses work to break up pigment and stimulates new collagen and elastin production.  Your body’s own healing process sweeps away older, damaged tissue and ramps up skin turnover.  Some pigment will actually travel to the surface making it initially appear darker.  We normally recommend a series of 4 treatments; 1 every 4 weeks.  Do not be concerned if your pigment goes away and then comes back within days to weeks; pigment is usually multiple layers deep and clears layer by layer.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Picosure is a safe treatment for all types of skin. It works best to improve hyperpigmentation and acne scarring. However, most clients require 2-3 treatments to see an improvement. I recommend you see your expert physician for a follow up. All the best!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Picosure is a safe
treatment for all types of skin. It works best to improve hyperpigmentation and
acne scarring. However, most clients require 2-3 treatments to see an
improvement. I recommend you see your expert physician for a
follow up. All the best!

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

I am an absolute fan of PIcosure Focus for certain types of pigmentation but even with 30 treatments it will do nothing for DPN. Find below a simple solution that works for DPN . There are 4-5 reliable methods to treat DPN, Picosure is not one of them. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

David E. Berman, MD (retired) · Answer

the initial treatment can make your spots temporarily darker, you likely need a second treatment. 
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What can I expect from one treatment of PicoSure? (Photo)

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Answer: Yes, Picosure is not indicated for DPN

Answer: Yes, Picosure is not indicated for DPN

Answer: You often need a second treatment

Answer: You often need a second treatment

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What can I expect from one treatment of PicoSure? (Photo)

Answers (5)

Answer: Yes, Picosure is not indicated for DPN

Answer: Yes, Picosure is not indicated for DPN

Answer: You often need a second treatment

Answer: You often need a second treatment

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