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Can Picosure laser heat cause fat atrophy in face like Thermage & Ultherapy?

April 9, 2016
Asked By:princessjulie in QUEENSLAND

I'm considering Picosure laser treatment for my face to help heal superficial scarring/scratches and redness caused by a Dermapen treatment. I can't afford to have anything else go wrong with my face and want to know if the heat could potentially melt fat like the nightmare experiences some have had with Thermage, Ultherapy and even Fractional laser. Thank you.

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February 12, 2017

Answer: Picosure and fat atrophy

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Hardik Soni, MD
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July 31, 2018

Answer: It is unlikely that Picosure would cause fat atrophy since Picosure laser is made so it produces less heat damage.

Monika Soni, MD
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July 31, 2018

Answer: It is unlikely that Picosure would cause fat atrophy since Picosure laser is made so it produces less heat damage.

Monika Soni, MD
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