What should you know about cynosure picosure laser?

Picosure is a picosecond laser platform: its pulses are extremely brief and can create a photoacoustic effect that breaks selected pigment into smaller particles. Different wavelengths and handpieces may be chosen for tattoo ink, sun-related spots or uneven tone. The procedure is not suitable for every dark patch; melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can behave differently from a discrete sun spot. Temporary redness, swelling or darkening may follow treatment, and careful diagnosis helps avoid treating the wrong target.

Tell the clinician about recent sun exposure, tanning products, active irritation, medicines, pregnancy plans and a history of pigment changes or cold sores. Avoid picking or irritating the area before treatment. Afterward, follow the prescribed gentle skincare routine, protect the skin from sunlight and wait before restarting exfoliating or retinoid products. If your concern is [Dark Patches On Skin](/symptoms/dark-patches-on-skin/) or [Uneven Skin Tone](/symptoms/uneven-skin-tone/), ask what diagnosis is being treated. [IPL Photofacial](/treatments/laser-and-energy/ipl-photofacial/) and [Laser Toning](/treatments/laser-and-energy/laser-toning/) may be discussed as different approaches.

Contact the clinic for blistering, increasing pain, spreading redness, pus, fever or a wound that is not settling. Report new or persistent light or dark patches, especially if they extend beyond the treated area. Urgent help is needed for facial or throat swelling, breathing trouble or a widespread reaction.

Ask what caused the pigment, which wavelength will be used, how your skin tone changes the risk of pigment alteration, whether a test spot is sensible, and what sun protection is required. Ask how recurrence will be managed for [Melasma](/conditions/melasma/) or how inflammation will be controlled for [Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation](/conditions/post-inflammatory-hyperpigmentation/).