Treatment overview
When treating pigmentation concerns, the most important factor in achieving great results is an experienced operator.
Pigmentation is the darkening of skin that results from an overproduction in melanin. There are a variety of causes of pigmentation, including ageing, sun damage, genetic factors and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation caused by injury or inflammation to the skin.
Zhen Skin Clinic offers complimentary skin tests using Visia which allows our practitioners to objectively assess your pigmentation concerns.
Benefits & Results
- Pigmentation & melasma
- Freckles & sun damage
- Age spots
- Improves skin tone
- Stimulates collagen
- Texture + Acne Scars
Treatment areas
PicoSure laser treats pigmentation by delivering ultrashort pico-second pulses to the skin. These ultra-short pulses penetrate deep into the skin to shatter tiny pigment particles without burning the surrounding tissue. These broken down pigment particles are then naturally metabolised by the body.
Our nurses and laser specialists are highly experienced in PicoSure laser treatments. We have experience treating a wide range of pigmentation and skin types.
Concerns treated:
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Our team of experienced registered nurses and skin therapists are committed to offering you advanced cosmetic treatments that help you look and feel your best.
What to expect
The 755nm wavelength is unique due to the depth of the skin that it penetrates. This 755nm wavelength has a very high melanin absorption value, while still being gentle to the surrounding tissue by minimising thermal damage. Therefore, PicoSure laser’s 755nm wavelength can deliver more effective pigmentation removal, while minimising the risk of side effects. In comparison, a pico laser with a 532nm wavelength has a higher melanin absorption value. However, it also has a higher risk of causing damage to the skin, such as post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Read our article about how to treat post inflammatory hypergpigmentation.
PicoSure laser is excellent for improving skin texture, acne scars and fine lines – resulting in skin that is smoother and healthier. Picosecond laser technology combined with the powerful Focus Lens Array (Beehive shaped lens) works in a similar way to a fractionated laser. This lens focuses the laser into 20x the energy, delivering ultra-short pulses that penetrate and break down damaged skin cell layers.
Our Frequently Asked Questions
Our skin consultations are led by senior skin threapists who provide expert advice on treating various skin concerns. With Visia Skin Analysis, our therapists create a personalised treatment plan just for you.
