What should you know about Candela pico laser?

Picosecond devices use extremely brief pulses to fragment selected pigment with less reliance on prolonged heating. The treated area may look temporarily darker, red, swollen, or lightly crusted as the skin responds. Pico treatment can be considered for concerns such as Sun Spots, some forms of Melasma, Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation, or uneven tone, but the correct diagnosis matters because pigment can return or become more noticeable after irritation. The technology is not a universal treatment for every dark patch.

Before treatment, disclose recent sun exposure, tanning, active dermatitis, cold sores, medicines, and previous pigment changes after procedures. Do not scrub, pick, or add unapproved active products while the area heals. Use the recommended sunscreen and gentle cleanser, and follow instructions about makeup, exercise, and heat. Ask how pico treatment compares with IPL Photofacial or Laser Toning for your specific pigment pattern.

Ask the treating clinic to review increasing pain, spreading redness, marked swelling, pus, fever, or blisters that are extensive or worsening. Seek urgent help for eye pain or vision change after treatment near the eyes, or for facial swelling affecting breathing. A temporary colour change can occur, yet a rapidly expanding dark or light area, persistent ulceration, or a reaction that concerns you should be assessed rather than treated with additional products at home.

What is the precise cause of my pigmentation? Could treatment worsen it? Which wavelength and settings will you use? What sun protection and skincare should I follow? How will we judge whether another session is appropriate?