How do
PICOWAY LASER WORK?
All PicoWay laser treatments use a picosecond laser with high power and ultra-short pulses. A picosecond is a trillionth of a second! The ultra-short pulses with the PicoWay laser are important because they lead to a “photoacoustic” effect that avoids heating the skin rather than a photothermal (or heat) approach that heats the skin and can lead to side effects, such as downtime and scarring.
Because the PicoWay laser uses ultra-short laser pulses, the result is a laser that has low to no downtime after treatment. Users can resume normal activities and even apply makeup over acne scarred or wrinkle treated skin within a day of treatment.
The PicoWay laser reaches under the skin for its impact, leaving the outer layer of the skin intact. Targets can be pigment from a tattoo, melanin in the skin that causes dark spots, or areas in the dermis (a layer under the outer skin) where tiny spaces can be created to allow room for new collagen and elastin growth in the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles.
For more information about PicoWay Laser Treatment, visit the official website of Candela Medical, the manufacturer of this advanced laser technology. Learn about the science behind PicoWay and the range of skin concerns it can address, or click here: https://candelamedical.com/pt/produtos/picoway/
For more information on our clinic skin and body treatments, please visit: https://www.rebornaestheticsclinic.com.au/skin-body/
Picoway Laser Treatment Areas
RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS
The possible side effects include without limitation:
- Blister
- Redness
- Swelling
- Itching
- Acne
- Infection
- Changes in skin color
- Scarring
Tailored Results
Frequently Asked Questions
LASER vs. RF vs. HIFU
What is PicoWay?
PicoWay Resolve is a treatment on the PicoWay laser system, using a laser handpiece that splits the full beam into tiny microbeams. This allows treatment of conditions like acne scars and wrinkles. PicoWay Resolve acts by creating tiny open spaces, called vacuoles, under the skin where new collagen and elastin are built and can transform the skin over time.
PicoWay treatments are typically brief (15-20 minutes) and are done over a series of treatment sessions spaced weeks apart. Your doctor will recommend a treatment plan that works best for you.
·After the treatment, you may experience redness, swelling, and minor bruising for the first 24-48 hours. You may notice darker spots peeling or falling off in the treatment site. This is a normal part of the process.
Is PicoWay right for me?
If you are looking for a laser treatment that acts below the surface of the skin and offers low to no downtime, then the PicoWay laser may be the right laser for you. Ask your provider if PicoWay laser treatment can minimize your acne scars or wrinkles, or remove bothersome dark spots and tattoos that you no longer want.
Who is this procedure not right for?
PicoWay is CE marked for certain uses: acne scars, wrinkles, dark spots and tattoo removal. If you are looking for other laser treatment, such as hair removal, then PicoWay is not the treatment for you.
While PicoWay works across a broad range of skin types, depending on the wavelength needed for your treatment, PicoWay may not be the best treatment for your skin type.
PicoWay is a treatment that typically involves treatment over a series of treatment sessions, so that is an important consideration in your treatment decision. A PicoWay treatment provider can walk you through your treatment needs and will be the best source for determining whether PicoWay is right for you.
Is PicoWay Safe?
Side effects with PicoWay are typically transient and expected as part of the laser treatment. Patients experience low to no downtime. In some cases, patients may use a topical anesthetic to enhance comfort during the treatment. More common side effects include redness, swelling, pinpoint bleeding, tingling or purplish spots. These effects will differ, however, depending on the treatment you receive.
Are PicoWay Treatments Painful?
How PicoWay feels will be dependent on the treatment you receive. Those undergoing tattoo removal are likely to experience some pain and discomfort with treatment.
With PicoWay Resolve treatment, most patients reported low levels of pain during treatment for wrinkles and mild to no discomfort for acne scar treatment.
How soon can I expect to see results?
Depending on the condition treated, you may be able to see initial improvement as early as after the first treatment. Typically, multiple treatment sessions are needed. As an example, a clinical study of benign pigmented lesions found that after 2 treatments, 87% of lesions had a least good response (>50% had a good response or better). [PicoWay CE mark for benign pigmented lesions]
With PicoWay Resolve treatment, most patients reported low levels of pain during treatment for wrinkles and mild to no discomfort for acne scar treatment.
Can I return to normal activities after treatment?
Yes, PicoWay has low to no downtime. Most people are able to return to their activities of daily living shortly after treatment. You may need a bandage to keep the treatment area dry for a few days following tattoo removal.
What makes PicoWay different from other treatment?
PicoWay is a picosecond laser with high peak power and ultra-short pulse durations for a photoacoustic, rather than a photothermal effect that can overheat the skin. The majority of PicoWay patients report high patient satisfaction and low to no downtime.
Pre-Treatment Care
● Do NOT consume alcoholic beverages (alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising)
● Do NOT take anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, such as Aspirin, Vitamin E, Fish Oil, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve and other NSAIDS (can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections).
● Do NOT receive skin or laser treatment after injections for at least 10 days.
● Do NOT take anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, such as Aspirin, Vitamin E, Fish Oil, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve and other NSAIDS (can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections).
● Do NOT receive skin or laser treatment after injections for at least 10 days.
Post Treatment Care
● Do NOT massage of the treated area unless instructed by the provider.
● Do NOT consuming alcohol or salts to avoid excess swelling.
● Do NOT perform activities involving straining, heavy lifting, or vigorous exercise for 24 hours
● Do NOT receive skin or laser treatment after injections for at least 10 days.
● Apply ice frequently (5-10 minutes every 30 minutes) for up to 6 hours.
● Apply Arnica pilules or Hirudoid cream (available from local pharmacy) may be help to reduce bruising.
● LED Light Therapy may be used to help reduce swelling and bruising
● Review after 2 weeks of your treatment.
● Do NOT consuming alcohol or salts to avoid excess swelling.
● Do NOT perform activities involving straining, heavy lifting, or vigorous exercise for 24 hours
● Do NOT receive skin or laser treatment after injections for at least 10 days.
● Apply ice frequently (5-10 minutes every 30 minutes) for up to 6 hours.
● Apply Arnica pilules or Hirudoid cream (available from local pharmacy) may be help to reduce bruising.
● LED Light Therapy may be used to help reduce swelling and bruising
● Review after 2 weeks of your treatment.
Contraindications
Laser Treatments are not recommended if any of the following apply to you
● Allergy to Topical Anaesthetic
● Heart rhythm disturbance, obtain client GP clearance letter
● Application of Cosmeceutical retinol within the last 3 days (to the treatment area)
● Application of Topical Prescription retinol within the last 2 weeks (to the treatment area)
● Pacemaker, Defibrillator or Electronically Implanted Device
● Metal pins / plates (in the treatment area)
● Sunburn
● Isotretinoin within the last 6 months (e.g. Roaccutane, Oratane)
● Eczema or Psoriasis (in the treatment area)
● Application of depilatory cream within the last week (to the treatment area)
● Laser or IPL hair reduction, waxing within the last 1 – 2 weeks (to the treatment area)
● Pregnant, breast-feeding, IVF treatment or trying to conceive
● Auto-Immune Disease
● Blood clotting disorder
● Diabetes
● Inflamed Rosacea or profuse redness
● Fungal Dermatitis
● History of abnormal or keloid scarring
● Active cold sore on the area to be treated
● Chemical or Radiation therapy
● Sun exposure 2 weeks prior
● Treatment of breast tissue
● Anti-Wrinkle Treatment within the last 48 hours
● Dermal Fillers within the last 4 weeks
● Allergy to Topical Anaesthetic
● Heart rhythm disturbance, obtain client GP clearance letter
● Application of Cosmeceutical retinol within the last 3 days (to the treatment area)
● Application of Topical Prescription retinol within the last 2 weeks (to the treatment area)
● Pacemaker, Defibrillator or Electronically Implanted Device
● Metal pins / plates (in the treatment area)
● Sunburn
● Isotretinoin within the last 6 months (e.g. Roaccutane, Oratane)
● Eczema or Psoriasis (in the treatment area)
● Application of depilatory cream within the last week (to the treatment area)
● Laser or IPL hair reduction, waxing within the last 1 – 2 weeks (to the treatment area)
● Pregnant, breast-feeding, IVF treatment or trying to conceive
● Auto-Immune Disease
● Blood clotting disorder
● Diabetes
● Inflamed Rosacea or profuse redness
● Fungal Dermatitis
● History of abnormal or keloid scarring
● Active cold sore on the area to be treated
● Chemical or Radiation therapy
● Sun exposure 2 weeks prior
● Treatment of breast tissue
● Anti-Wrinkle Treatment within the last 48 hours
● Dermal Fillers within the last 4 weeks