Picoway is an fda cleared picosecond laser that treats acne scars wrinkles benign pigmented lesions dark spots and tattoo removal.
Picoway laser tattoo removal dark skin.
In the united states the picoway system is cleared for the following indications.
Our laser tattoo removal can work for all skin colors.
Other tattoo removal options include laser treatments or surgical removal.
It delivers short pulses of energy that shatter unwanted pigments and eliminate them through the body s immune system.
The picoway laser is revolutionizing the process of tattoo removal.
The picoway system consists of an alexandrite laser head with a picosecond nd yag laser deck.
While it s popular and fda approved for tattoo removal it does have less power it s 0.
Picoway is highly effective in skin pigment removal.
This laser is different for three specific reasons.
Picoway 510 k clearance for wrinkles k170597 may 2017.
The picosure laser also delivers extremely short pulses of energy to break up tattoo pigment while minimizing the amount of heat delivered to your skin.
The 532nm and 1064nm wavelengths have been carefully selected and the laser pulse duration being well controlled the treatment of tattoos can be performed with minimal energetic densities reducing the possibility of adverse effects to normal.
Candela is a worldwide leader in laser skin care treatment.
Simply put if you have a tattoo that you no longer want.
Many patients see visible improvement following the first treatment.
At dlvsc we offer several different lasers to remove tattoos but picoway is a welcome addition to our tool bag.
The short answer is yes.
Picoway is a high power ultra short pulse laser that reaches below the skin s surface to break unwanted dark spots into tiny particles.
Picoway is effective on all color groups even traditionally hard to treat colors such as red and green.
About picoway tattoo removal.
Picoway first became known for its tattoo and pigment removal capabilities but it is now growing in use for acne scars and wrinkles.
The treatment is effective on all sizes of tattoo.
In fact research has proven that the tattoo removal process is effective for people of color in most cases.
If a tattoo has previously been unresponsive to laser removal picoway may be able to help.
We often get questions from people of color about whether laser tattoo removal treatments work for dark skin tones.
Tattoo removal benign pigmented lesion removal and the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles.
Picoway is also safe on all skin colors.