CINCINNATI PICOSURE® LASER TREATMENTS
Rejuvenate brown spots, melanoma, and scarring with little to no downtime.
WHY PICOSURE®?
Using a picosecond pulse instead of heat to help build collagen and treat brown pigment, the PicoSure laser offers you revolutionary way to get rid of brown spots and build collagen without sacrificing downtime. Most people are pink for a day and are able to go about the rest of their day.
- No downtime
- Safe in most skin types
- Treat tattoos more efficiently
- Treat brown spots, resistant melasma and acne scarring
- Great for skin maintenance and rejuvenation
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WHY AT MONA DERMATOLOGY?
At MONA Dermatology we understand the importance of entrusting your skin to a professional. We ensure that our staff are expertly trained in the latest each of our lasers and light based therapies. We always want to offer our patients options for their different skin concerns. The Picosure is a great treatment for patients of all skin types with pigment concerns who do not want a lot of downtime.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Before Treatment
Our nurses will take your Visia picture to help track your progress at the beginning of each session. They will then apply a topical numbing cream to make the procedure more comfortable.
During Treatment
Once ready for the treatment, our nurse will remove your numbing and place metal goggles on you to protect your eyes. During the treatment, you will see a bright light and feel a sharp rubber band snap on your skin.
After Treatment
We will apply a cream to promote healing and a mineral based sunscreen to. You will be a slightly pink right after the treatment and this will last for about a day.
PICOSURE® FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Using a picosecond pulse instead of heat to help build collagen and treat brown pigment, the PicoSure® laser offers you revolutionary way to get rid of brown spots and build collagen without sacrificing downtime. Most people are pink for a day and are able to go about the rest of their day.
HOW LONG WILL MY APPOINTMENT TAKE?
Appointments can take anywhere from 30-40 minutes. Our trained nurses will take pictures and apply a topical numbing for 10-20 minutes prior to your procedure beginning.
DOES PICOSURE® HURT?
This laser does not hurt and is very tolerable. You may feel some heat on your skin after you are treated, but this only lasts for 10 -20 minutes.
IS PICOSURE® SAFE?
The PicoSure® is safe in the hands of a trained professional. If you have darker skin color, we may want to do a test spot to make sure that this laser id the right choice for you.
WHEN WILL I SEE RESULTS?
You will see improvement within 2-3 weeks.
HOW LONG WILL MY RESULTS LAST?
Your results will depend on your skin type and the sun damage you have developed under your skin. Over time, genetic redness and new pigment from sun exposure history may start to surface and will require maintenance treatments every 3-6 months.
WILL THERE BE DOWNTIME?
You will be a slightly pink right after the treatment and this will last for about a day.
AM I A CANDIDATE?
Everyone can be a candidate.
