Is there a cancer risk from doing PicoSure for pitted acne scars?

Hi lunaires,gamma radiation is a risk factor for development of Thyroid CancerYou get exposed to these from radioactive sources, in the medical setting these would include X Rays and CT scans (although in low doses)Lasers do NOT generate gamma radiation- Picosure generates a focused beam of light in the visible wavelength 755nm, so there will not be any risk of cancer developmentBest wishesDr Bernard Tan

I do like Picosure to treat shallow box car scars, now if they are deep, consider other treatments. Pico will only help with shallow box car scars if you have chromophore. I personally prefer angled Co2 - see drdavinlim IG to understand.

Picosure is safe for all skin types and is not carcinogenic (cancer causing), unlike sunlight’s UVA radiation. You should use a good sunblock after Picosure to reduce your risk of skin cancer from UVA, and to prevent the sun damage associated with the sun’s rays. This (and wearing a wide brimmed hat/sun protective clothing) is the best way to reduce your risk of skin cancer.  Picosure does not affect tissue below the skin, and no cancer causing radiation.