Pico laser in San Jose
A San Jose assessment of pigment or texture concerns using a device- and handpiece-specific laser plan.
Pico describes pulse duration, not one universal procedure
Picosecond lasers use very short pulses. The exact machine, wavelength and handpiece determine labeled uses and the treatment approach. Ask what device will be used and which diagnosis is being addressed.
Pigment-focused and fractional texture treatments are not equivalent. Do not assume that every pico treatment is non-thermal, painless or free of recovery. A changing or suspicious skin lesion needs medical evaluation first.
Pigment history matters
Melasma can recur and worsen with irritation or energy treatment. Darker skin and a history of marks after acne or injury need careful assessment; neither automatically proves suitability or excludes every option.
Share tanning, medicines, cold sores and earlier cosmetic procedures. Ask whether preparation, a test area, another approach or postponement would be more appropriate. A test area does not remove every risk.
Recovery and risk
Redness, swelling, crusting, burns, pigment changes and scarring are possible depending on the plan. Discuss sun protection, skincare timing, recovery and follow-up before consenting.
Compare Pico and CO₂ based on diagnosis and recovery needs, not a promise that one laser fixes all concerns. Report unexpected healing changes; eye symptoms require urgent assessment.
Common questions
- Can it cure melasma?
- No cure can be promised. Melasma often requires ongoing management and laser can aggravate it in some situations.
- Does pico have no downtime?
- No. Recovery depends on the device, handpiece, settings and individual response.
- Is pico the same as CO₂?
- No. Pulse-duration terminology and ablative CO₂ resurfacing describe different treatment categories.