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.

there is no reason, that i can fathom, that the Picosure laser would lead to cancer. Since you have darker skin, the picosure laser should be a good choice since other lasers have a much higher risk of causing hyper-pigmentation. It is important that you aim for an improvement and not the elimination of the scarring. I would recommend that you pre-treat for 2-3 weeks before each Picosure laser session with 4-8% hydroquinone. Plan on doing 6 picosure sessions, no sooner than one month apart (longer apart if you get any discoloration) and then re-evaluate. Expect slow gradual improvement, not a quick sudden improvement.david berman md

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 . I wish you the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.