Pico laser treatment outcomes - why would someone have a scabbed face versus not?

Question

When I research PICO lasers and other peoples experiences and outcomes, it seems like there is quite a disparity between some people having virtually no down time-to other people having very red and scabbed over looking faces for many days after. I imagine that means the laser is at different intensities, but what’s the difference? Is getting PICO where my face isn’t red and scabby not as good and mean my results aren’t going to be as optimal? Why would someone have a scabbed face versus not?

Glenn Murray, MBBS · Answer

Hello
Patients respond differently to each other.
It’s hard to answer without looking at settings ( how much passes/how many shots were used ) and what the pt is trying to achieve. 
With PICO every individual may expect to be red for 24-48 hours. 
If using PICO for benign pigmented lesions the settings would be different to a general skin rejuvenation and you may expect some scabbing with these treatments. 
Best to a consult to discuss your skin type and desired outcomes.

Hope that helps 
Absolute Cosmetic Medicine Team

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