Pico Bright

Picosecond Pigmentation Treatment

Starting at $75

Target the spots. Reveal brighter-looking skin.

Pico Bright is a targeted picosecond laser treatment designed to improve the appearance of unwanted pigmentation and create a clearer, more even-looking complexion.

Using ultra-short pulses of laser energy, the picosecond laser targets concentrated pigment within the skin, breaking it into smaller particles that can gradually be cleared through the body's natural processes.

Depending on the type, depth and color of the pigmentation being treated, your practitioner will customize the treatment approach to your individual skin and concerns.

Because not every brown spot is the same—and not every brown spot should be lasered.

Target. Brighten. Reveal.

Pico Bright May Be Used For

• Sun spots
• Age spots
• Freckles
• Certain café-au-lait/café spots
• Appropriate superficial pigmentation
• Uneven-looking pigmentation
  
  All pigmented lesions must be assessed before treatment. Good Karma will not laser a lesion that appears suspicious or is inappropriate for cosmetic laser treatment. Medical evaluation may be required before treatment.

Your Treatment Includes

• Complimentary pigmentation consultation
• Fitzpatrick skin type assessment
• Evaluation of the treatment area
• Assessment of pigmentation characteristics
• Personalized laser treatment plan
• Picosecond laser treatment
• Cooling and comfort measures as appropriate
• Post-treatment skin care
• Aftercare instructions
• Progress photography when appropriate

Not Every Dark Spot Is the Same

Pigmentation can have many different causes and occur at different depths within the skin.

Before treatment, your practitioner will evaluate the appearance and characteristics of the pigmentation, your skin type, tanning history and relevant medical and skin history.

Some pigmentation may be appropriate for picosecond laser treatment, while other lesions or conditions may require evaluation by a dermatologist or other medical provider before cosmetic treatment.

We don't treat what we haven't appropriately assessed.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

Treatment needs vary according to the type, depth and extent of pigmentation being addressed.

Some superficial pigmentation may respond within a small number of treatments, while other concerns require a series.

Your practitioner will evaluate your response before recommending additional treatment.

What to Expect After Treatment

Depending on the pigmentation treated and treatment parameters, the area may temporarily appear:

• Red
• Warm
• Slightly swollen
• Darker than before treatment
• Dry or crusted as the area heals

Some treated pigmentation may initially darken before gradually lightening.

Do not pick, scratch or intentionally remove crusting or flaking skin.

Sun protection following pigmentation treatment is especially important.

Before Your Appointment

Please tell your practitioner about:

• Recent tanning or significant sun exposure
• Prescription and over-the-counter medications
• Photosensitizing medications
• Retinoids or vitamin A derivatives
• Exfoliating acids
• Previous laser or pigmentation treatments
• History of abnormal scarring
• Active skin conditions
• Pregnancy
• Any lesion that has recently changed in size, shape, color or appearance

Contraindications & Precautions

Treatment may need to be postponed or may not be appropriate for clients with:

• Active infection
• Open or compromised skin
• Active sunburn or significant recent tanning
• Certain photosensitizing medications
• Certain active skin conditions
• Significant history of abnormal scarring
• Pregnancy
• Suspicious or undiagnosed pigmented lesions
• Other conditions that may interfere with safe laser treatment or healing

Medical clearance or dermatologic evaluation may be requested when appropriate.

Protect Your Results

Pigmentation and sunlight have a complicated relationship.

Daily broad-spectrum sun protection and minimizing unnecessary UV exposure are important both before and after treatment.

Even beautifully treated pigmentation can return or new pigmentation can develop with continued UV exposure.

Ready to Brighten Things Up?

Whether it's one stubborn sun spot or an area of accumulated pigmentation, Pico Bright gives us the ability to create a treatment plan specifically around your skin and your concerns.

Pico Bright
Picosecond Pigmentation Treatment

Starting at $75

Complimentary Consultation

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