Type
Pigmentation
Duration
30 min
PicoSure 755 nm picosecond laser (Cynosure) for pigmentation removal including age spots, café-au-lait macules, melasma, nevus of Ota, and birthmarks. Ultra-short picosecond pulses generate photoacoustic pressure waves that shatter melanin granules with less thermal damage than nanosecond devices. Also effective for acne scar remodelling via the FOCUS diffractive lens. Minimal downtime — one to two days of redness.
About this treatment
PicoSure, manufactured by Cynosure, is a 755 nm picosecond laser platform available at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York for the treatment of a wide spectrum of pigmentation disorders. Unlike Q-switched lasers that operate in the nanosecond range, PicoSure emits energy in pulse widths measured in picoseconds — trillionths of a second, approximately one hundred times shorter than nanosecond pulses. At these ultrashort pulse durations, the…
Good to know
- PicoSure 755 nm picosecond laser (Cynosure)
- Age spots, melasma, café-au-lait, nevus of Ota, acne scars
- Photoacoustic mechanism — lower PIH risk
- 1–2 days redness; minimal downtime
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Price not published — consultation-based. NYC market range is approximately $400–$800 per session for pigmentation treatment. Number of sessions varies by indication (1–6 typical). Price shown is estimated per-session baseline.