Understand Pico Lasers Before You Buy One.
Navigating the technical specifications of picosecond laser technology is critical for clinical success and ROI. Master the fundamentals of wavelengths, pulse durations, and energy delivery to make an informed investment.
Start With the Fundamentals
Core technical specifications that define a picosecond laser's performance and clinical utility.
Wavelengths
Determines depth of penetration and target chromophore (melanin, hemoglobin, or ink colors).
LEARN MORE arrow_forward timelapsePulse Duration
The speed of energy delivery, measured in picoseconds (trillionths of a second) for strong photomechanical impact.
LEARN MORE arrow_forward boltEnergy & Fluence
The power driving the treatment, crucial for breaking down stubborn pigments effectively.
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The diameter of the laser beam on the skin. Larger spot sizes allow for faster treatments and deeper penetration, but require more power to maintain efficacy.
LEARN MORE arrow_forward grid_viewBeam Profile
How the energy is distributed across the spot. A "top-hat" profile ensures even energy delivery without hot spots, crucial for patient safety and predictable results.
LEARN MORE arrow_forward blur_onFractional Technology
Using micro-lens arrays (MLA) to concentrate energy into microscopic zones, creating Laser Induced Optical Breakdown (LIOB) for collagen stimulation without breaking the skin surface.
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Pico Laser Research Reviews
Explore research-based video reviews examining clinical studies and comparisons involving picosecond laser technology. Each review provides access to the video analysis, research article, downloadable PDF, and original published study.
755-nm Picosecond vs. Nanosecond Alexandrite for Tattoo Removal
A review comparing 755-nm picosecond and nanosecond alexandrite lasers for tattoo removal.
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1064-nm Picosecond vs. 1927-nm Fractional Thulium for Atrophic Acne Scars
A review comparing 1064-nm picosecond and 1927-nm fractional thulium lasers for atrophic acne scars.
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Fractional 1064-nm Picosecond vs. Low-Fluence Q-Switched Nd:YAG for Melasma
A review comparing fractional 1064-nm picosecond and low-fluence Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers for melasma.
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Fractionated 1064-nm Picosecond vs. Fractional CO₂ for Atrophic Acne Scars
A review comparing fractionated 1064-nm picosecond and fractional CO₂ lasers for atrophic acne scars.
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