Pico Laser for Dark Spots: What to Know

Dark spots can reflect melasma, sun spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or conditions such as tinea versicolor. A pico laser uses short energy pulses to target pigment, yet the safest settings and expected response differ between these diagnoses and across skin tones. Treating an undiagnosed or changing mark can delay the right care.

The treated area may look red, feel warm, or temporarily darken as the skin recovers. A clearer appearance can take time, and pigment may return when the trigger is ongoing. A clinician should inspect the pattern, surface, symptoms, and history before selecting a procedure.

Have new, irregular, itchy, scaly, bleeding, or changing spots examined before cosmetic treatment. Tell the clinician about tanning, recent inflammation, medications, and prior pigment reactions. Follow the prescribed gentle aftercare and protect the area from sunlight; avoid picking or adding irritating products while it heals. Chemical Peel or Skin Brightening Treatment may be discussed as alternatives when they fit the diagnosis.

Arrange prompt assessment for a spot that changes in size, shape, colour, or surface, or one that bleeds without clear injury. After treatment, contact the clinic for worsening redness, severe pain, pus, fever, extensive blistering, or swelling that is not settling. Eye symptoms after facial treatment need urgent care.

Ask what is causing the dark spot, whether it needs examination before treatment, what outcome fits your skin tone, how recurrence will be limited, and which aftercare signs should prompt a call.