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The Picoway laser system utilizes a photo-mechanical effect to break down particles. This is achieved by delivering laser energy in very short pulses. The system is designed to create laser-induced optical breakdowns (LIOBs), which are essentially empty vacuoles or bubbles formed beneath the skin's surface while leaving the outer layer intact. The process begins with the stripping of a few free electrons from biological tissue, followed by rapid electron production and plasma cloud formation. The plasma cloud absorbs remaining laser energy and expands explosively, creating a shock wave that forms the vacuole. This process initiates an inflammatory response that activates fibroblasts and promotes the formation of new elastin, collagen, and mucin.
- Multiple wavelengths: The Picoway laser operates with 785 nm, 532 nm, and 1064 nm wavelengths.
- Ultra-short pulse duration: It is at the forefront of pulse duration technology with 300, 375, and 450 picosecond pulse durations.
This is important because decreasing pulse duration significantly increases the photo-mechanical effect, which leads to better results with less pain and improved safety.
- Fractional laser beam: The system uses a fractional laser beam to create LIOBs.
- Wavelength targeting: The 532nm wavelength can target the epidermis, while the 1064nm wavelength targets the upper papillary dermis.
The 785nm wavelength is more selective on blue and green shades and has low absorption in blood.
The 532 and 1064nm wavelengths are effective on dark and red pigments.
- Pigment clearance: Patients may notice better pigment clearance starting from the first session.
- Skin rejuvenation: The system also provides skin rejuvenation benefits.
- Improvement of skin irregularities: Picoway can improve various skin irregularities.
- Customizable treatments: The ability to focus LIOBs in different skin layers allows for treatments tailored to specific needs.
- Treatment of various conditions: It is used to address dyspigmentation, wrinkles, and acne scars.
1. The laser emits a fractional laser beam which targets specific areas of the skin.
2. The laser's energy strips free electrons from the biological tissue.
3. This results in rapid production of free electrons.
4. A plasma cloud is formed and expands explosively, creating a shockwave that forms vacuoles beneath the skin.
5. This initiates an inflammatory process that promotes collagen and elastin production.
- The provided sources do not specify the exact session duration, however, the sources note that patients will notice improvement from their first session.
- The information above is based solely on the provided sources.