Picosecond Laser Skin Rejuvenation

A picosecond laser releases its energy in pulses measured in trillionths of a second. Because the bursts are so brief, they create a rapid photomechanical effect that fragments unwanted pigment into very fine particles and triggers a controlled collagen response in the deeper skin, with comparatively little heat and minimal disruption to the surface. Used in this non-ablative rejuvenation mode at HappyDERM, the picosecond laser improves overall skin tone…

Treatment is performed by a physician with eye protection and skin cooling; a session takes around twenty to forty minutes depending on the area. Downtime is typically short — mild redness and warmth that settle within hours to a day — which makes it popular with people who cannot take time out for recovery. Because the effect is gradual and cumulative, a course of sessions spaced a few weeks apart usually gives the best result, with improvement…