PicoSure Pro

PicoSure Pro fires its 755 nm Alexandrite laser in picosecond pulses, bursts measured in trillionths of a second. That speed is what separates it from older nanosecond lasers. At a picosecond scale the energy shatters pigment and tattoo ink through a photomechanical pressure effect rather than burning it with heat, so the surrounding skin takes far less thermal stress.

The mechanical action matters most on stubborn targets. Because the pulse breaks pigment into very fine particles, the body clears it more readily, which helps with ink colours older lasers struggle to shift, including green and blue, and with deep or uneven pigmentation such as melasma. Warm inks like red, yellow and orange absorb a different wavelength, so the clinician reviews the tattoo first and says what is realistic.

A second mode widens the range. The Focus lens array concentrates the same energy into the dermis to create controlled micro-injuries, which prompt collagen and elastin without removing the surface. That gives the platform a skin-rejuvenation path for fine lines, enlarged pores and overall texture, separate from its pigment and tattoo work. One device therefore moves between two jobs, clearing unwanted colour and rebuilding skin quality, depending on which lens and setting the clinician selects.

Because each pulse lasts so briefly, treatments tend to be quick and reasonably comfortable, and downtime is usually minimal. The short pulse also limits the heat reaching nearby tissue, which is part of why the device handles dense pigment without the prolonged redness of slower lasers. The exact sensation and recovery still depend on the target, the energy and the area, and a clinician sets these at consultation rather than promising a fixed experience.

At MED YU MED the PicoSure Pro covers pigmentation, melasma, tattoo removal, permanent makeup removal and skin renewal, with the lens and setting matched to the goal. Cynosure lists the Pro as the only picosecond device cleared by the US FDA for melasma, nevus of Ota and Hori's nevus. Melasma still behaves unpredictably and needs conservative settings, so the clinician assesses the skin and may run a patch test before a full session. Results vary between individuals.

Tattoo and pigment work generally runs across several spaced sessions as the body clears the fragmented particles between visits, while rejuvenation usually shows brighter, smoother skin within a short course. The number of sessions depends on the size and depth of the target and on how your skin responds, so the clinician gives a realistic range rather than a fixed count. To book, see PicoSure treatment and prices, which covers indications, suitability and pricing.

This page does not replace a medical consultation. Results are individual. A specialist confirms indications and contraindications at an in-person appointment.