PICOSURE CARE SHEET

PicoSure^® is a quick and easy non-surgical, non-invasive laser skin treatment that focuses on your problem areas whether it’s brown spots, sun damage, freckles, pigmented lesions, wrinkles or acne scars. Unlike lasers that rely on intense heat energy, this gentler treatment provides impressive results without the associated discomfort and downtime of traditional lasers, and is safe for use on a wide range of skin types.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• The PicoSure^® treatment lasts about 1-2 hours per session
• The procedure involves the use of a PicoSure^® laser scanning handpiece to administer the Intense Pulsed Light therapy to the areas of your body that require skin rejuvenation
• For best results, you may be required to repeat the procedure up to 6 times over several months
• After the procedure, you may experience a mild to moderate “sunburn” like sensation, but this fades away as your skin begins natural rejuvenation
• The procedure involves 3-6 sessions, each spaced out 4-8 weeks apart depending on the individual skin type and condition targeted
• Skin Care Pre-Treatment may be required at the discretion of your Medical Expert
  
  

BEFORE CARE

• Avoid the use of active ingredients such as: topical vitamin C, vitamin A, Retinol, AHA, glycolics, etc. 1 week PRIOR your treatment
• Avoid direct sun exposure/active tanning a minimum of 2 weeks before your procedure.
• Avoid excessive heat such as: saunas, hot tubs or hot yoga on the day of your procedure
• You must finish all antibiotics 1 week PRIOR to receiving treatment
• If you have a history of cold sores, take some anti-viral to prevent flare up
  
  

AFTER CARE

• Apply sunscreen throughout the day after treatment to protect against sun exposure (SPF 30 or higher)
• The treated area may feel temporarily warm, in which case you can apply a cold compress
• Do not pick at or scrub any brown patches or scaly spots on your skin. These will fall off on their own over the next few weeks, leaving you with new  healthy skin
• Use only mild moisturizers to help keep your skin healing
• Continue to avoid any skin care products that contain active ingredients such as: Retin-A, Retinol or glycolic acid 1 week AFTER your treatment
• It is normal for the treated area to appear slightly red and/or warm for about 2-4 hours directly after treatment