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The science of Picosure Pro
- Picosure Pro is the latest generation of picosecond lasers released in 2023
- Picosecond lasers are specifically designed to target pigmentation, including melasma
- Lasers use light & sound to precisely break up pigment in the skin
- The Melasma Clinic employs several picosecond lasers, each with a specific task
- Picosure Pro is used to target superficial & medium depth pigmentation
The Picosure Pro has revolutionized the treatment of melasma. It is far more cost effective than Cosmelan or Dermamelan with none of the downtime of novel peels.
What results can I expect from a Picosure laser?
To date, this is the most effective laser for melasma. 85% of patients can expect a significant reduction of pigmentation. Adjunctive pigment correcting creams can amplify the results from laser treatments.
How many sessions will I require to clear my melasma?
Though results can be seen within one laser session, we advise a series of 4 sessions, spaced 2-4 weeks apart.
What is the treatment like?
Treatments are comfortable & fast, taking less than 3 minutes to perform. Picosure feels like tiny nettle flicks on the skin. On a pain scale of 1 to 10, it rates as a 1 to 2.
What is the recovery following Picosure Pro?
Unlike other lasers, recovery from Picosure Pro treatment of melasma ranges between 10 to 40 minutes. Cosmelan or Dermamelan peels have a recovery process of 5 to 10 days.
Your skin will be mildly pink for a few minutes following the laser, with full recovery expected within the hour.
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This concept is grasped by only a handful of patients as most melasma patients can not see beyond pigmentation itself. Those who get it will have a much higher probability of long term remission 💯
.
👉Rate limiting factors: ability to understand the cause of melasma beyond pigment, the time required to remodel the dermis, especially in skin of colour, financial constraints as dermal remodelling goes far beyond ‘retinol-retinoids’, RFM, lasers & EBDs or the ubiquitous & over-rated Cosmelan peel
.
😎Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist
The Melasma Clinic
Sydney, Australia🇦🇺
.
#melasma #melasmatips #photoaging #melasmaclinic #celluaraging #drdavinlim
This concept is grasped by only a handful of patients as most melasma patients can not see beyond pigmentation itself. Those who get it will have a much higher probability of long term remission 💯
.
👉Rate limiting factors: ability to understand the cause of melasma beyond pigment, the time required to remodel the dermis, especially in skin of colour, financial constraints as dermal remodelling goes far beyond ‘retinol-retinoids’, RFM, lasers & EBDs or the ubiquitous & over-rated Cosmelan peel
.
😎Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist
The Melasma Clinic
Sydney, Australia🇦🇺
.
#melasma #melasmatips #photoaging #melasmaclinic #celluaraging #drdavinlim
Though we practice prescriptive methodology at The Melasma Clinic, we do adopt some aspects of natural medicine, in particular polypodium fern extract (usually in resistant cases of melasma). Additionally we prescribe the usual vitamin C, B, licorice root & azelaic acids especially during the maintenance phase of melasma treatment. For the primary treatment phase there are far better options (covered on our website & in previous posts)
.
🍅Diet: Summarised as; eat lots of tomato salads, drizzle with olive oil, snack on #lentils or lentil dips & melonseeds. This diet high in antioxidants can reduce your risk of cardiovascular events & possibly increase your longevity. It can definitely reduce BMI & if you are lucky, melasma
.
😎Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist
The Melasma Clinic
Sydney, Australia🇦🇺
.
#melasma #melasmatips #melasmadiet #melasmafood #naturalmedicine #melasmanaturalremedies #melasmaclinic #melasmaskincare #melasmacure #polypodium
Though we practice prescriptive methodology at The Melasma Clinic, we do adopt some aspects of natural medicine, in particular polypodium fern extract (usually in resistant cases of melasma). Additionally we prescribe the usual vitamin C, B, licorice root & azelaic acids especially during the maintenance phase of melasma treatment. For the primary treatment phase there are far better options (covered on our website & in previous posts)
.
🍅Diet: Summarised as; eat lots of tomato salads, drizzle with olive oil, snack on #lentils or lentil dips & melonseeds. This diet high in antioxidants can reduce your risk of cardiovascular events & possibly increase your longevity. It can definitely reduce BMI & if you are lucky, melasma
.
😎Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist
The Melasma Clinic
Sydney, Australia🇦🇺
.
#melasma #melasmatips #melasmadiet #melasmafood #naturalmedicine #melasmanaturalremedies #melasmaclinic #melasmaskincare #melasmacure #polypodium
The use of antioxidants such as glutathione can lighten & brighten skin. Glutathione can be a useful adjunct in some cases of #melasma
.
🔫Pico lasers: can safely be used to treat various types of pigmentation. A series of 3-5 sessions produce the best results, however in this patient only one treatment was performed. Settings matter
.
😎Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist
The Melasma Clinic
Sydney, Australia🇦🇺
.
#sunscreen #picolaser #picosurepro #drdavinlim #davinlim #sydneydermatologist #themelasmaclinic #glutathione #skinlightening
The use of antioxidants such as glutathione can lighten & brighten skin. Glutathione can be a useful adjunct in some cases of #melasma
.
🔫Pico lasers: can safely be used to treat various types of pigmentation. A series of 3-5 sessions produce the best results, however in this patient only one treatment was performed. Settings matter
.
😎Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist
The Melasma Clinic
Sydney, Australia🇦🇺
.
#sunscreen #picolaser #picosurepro #drdavinlim #davinlim #sydneydermatologist #themelasmaclinic #glutathione #skinlightening
If the proper amount of sunscreen is used, anything over an SPF of 40 is fine (in the context of melasma). Other than SPF factor (a measure of UVB), UVA ratings & attenuation of visible light is super important in the management of pigmentary disorders such as melasma & post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, especially in skin of colour
.
👉Cosmetic elegance & colour matching: is often the rate limiting factor
.
👉Why tint? Iron oxides protect against visible light, this band of light stimulates pigment
.
👉How to use? Two fingerlengths, twice daily, regardless of exposure💯
.
👉Our pick? Elta MD, acknowledging there are many good brands with a wider range of colour matching
.
Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist
The Melasma Clinic
Sydney, Australia🇦🇺
.
#sunscreen #melasmatips #bestsunscreen #spf #drdavinlim #davinlim #sydneydermatologist #themelasmaclinic #elta #eltaMD #eltasunscreens
If the proper amount of sunscreen is used, anything over an SPF of 40 is fine (in the context of melasma). Other than SPF factor (a measure of UVB), UVA ratings & attenuation of visible light is super important in the management of pigmentary disorders such as melasma & post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, especially in skin of colour
.
👉Cosmetic elegance & colour matching: is often the rate limiting factor
.
👉Why tint? Iron oxides protect against visible light, this band of light stimulates pigment
.
👉How to use? Two fingerlengths, twice daily, regardless of exposure💯
.
👉Our pick? Elta MD, acknowledging there are many good brands with a wider range of colour matching
.
Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist
The Melasma Clinic
Sydney, Australia🇦🇺
.
#sunscreen #melasmatips #bestsunscreen #spf #drdavinlim #davinlim #sydneydermatologist #themelasmaclinic #elta #eltaMD #eltasunscreens
The peak of the #microcurrent trend was around 2 years ago, however there are new companies who herald microcurrent as an effective melasma treatment. Here are some facts-
.
👉Microcurrent does not treat melasma
.
👉Microcurrent has a very low potential of flaring up melasma
.
👉Microncurrent has a extremely low potential for collagen building
.
👉In a minority of cases it can ‘firm’ the skin for variable periods of time
.
👉There are many more effective treatments for #melasma
.
😎Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist
Sydney, Australia🇦🇺
.
#themelasmaclinic #melasmaclinic #melasma #skin #drdavinlim #sydneydermatologist
#microcurrent #foreobear #foreo #micocurrentdevices
The peak of the #microcurrent trend was around 2 years ago, however there are new companies who herald microcurrent as an effective melasma treatment. Here are some facts-
.
👉Microcurrent does not treat melasma
.
👉Microcurrent has a very low potential of flaring up melasma
.
👉Microncurrent has a extremely low potential for collagen building
.
👉In a minority of cases it can ‘firm’ the skin for variable periods of time
.
👉There are many more effective treatments for #melasma
.
😎Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist
Sydney, Australia🇦🇺
.
#themelasmaclinic #melasmaclinic #melasma #skin #drdavinlim #sydneydermatologist
#microcurrent #foreobear #foreo #micocurrentdevices
Antioxidants offer the second layer of defence against UV, visible light & environmental damage. Being second in line means that in the context of protection, they are way behind sunscreens💯
.
👉Tip: spend your time, effort & money getting photoprotection correct, from there you can move to antioxidants. If you have not mastered the basics of melasma treatment, go back to your foundations, namely how to effectively protect your skin
.
👉Antioxidants: our pick? Ascorbic acid, tocopherol & ferulic acid in the one convenient serum mix
.
😎Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist
@the_melasma_clinic
Sydney, Australia🇦🇺
.
#themelasmaclinic #melasmaclinic #melasma #skin #drdavinlim #sydneydermatologist
#melasmaskincare #antioxidants #spf #melasmasunscreen #ceferulicacid
Antioxidants offer the second layer of defence against UV, visible light & environmental damage. Being second in line means that in the context of protection, they are way behind sunscreens💯
.
👉Tip: spend your time, effort & money getting photoprotection correct, from there you can move to antioxidants. If you have not mastered the basics of melasma treatment, go back to your foundations, namely how to effectively protect your skin
.
👉Antioxidants: our pick? Ascorbic acid, tocopherol & ferulic acid in the one convenient serum mix
.
😎Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist
@the_melasma_clinic
Sydney, Australia🇦🇺
.
#themelasmaclinic #melasmaclinic #melasma #skin #drdavinlim #sydneydermatologist
#melasmaskincare #antioxidants #spf #melasmasunscreen #ceferulicacid
Groundhog day. Without adequate photoprotection, your chances of improving melasma is markedly reduced. Over 90% of melasma patients prioritize ‘ skin treatments’ over adequate sun protection
.
👍🏻Best sunscreen: one that matches your skin tone, preferably SPF 50+, has to be TINTED (protects against visible light), however the key is the application frequency (at least twice daily) & the amount, namely two fingerlengths
.
👉Pigment correctors: invest in theses, after sunscreen. Mentioned in previous posts in great detail
.
👉Antioxidants: our pick? Ascorbic acid
.
👉Anti-aging: comes last. If you prioritise your usual over-rated topicals such as retinols over pigment inhibitors, chances are you will over shoot your skin’s irritant threshold, leading to compromise in skin barrier. This means you can’t use your antioxidants & pigment correctors💯
.
👉Tips: keep it simple
.
😎Davin Lim, Dermo
@the_melasma_clinic
Sydney, Australia🇦🇺
.
#themelasmaclinic #melasmaclinic #melasma #skin #drdavinlim #sydneydermatologist
#melasmaskincare
Groundhog day. Without adequate photoprotection, your chances of improving melasma is markedly reduced. Over 90% of melasma patients prioritize ‘ skin treatments’ over adequate sun protection
.
👍🏻Best sunscreen: one that matches your skin tone, preferably SPF 50+, has to be TINTED (protects against visible light), however the key is the application frequency (at least twice daily) & the amount, namely two fingerlengths
.
👉Pigment correctors: invest in theses, after sunscreen. Mentioned in previous posts in great detail
.
👉Antioxidants: our pick? Ascorbic acid
.
👉Anti-aging: comes last. If you prioritise your usual over-rated topicals such as retinols over pigment inhibitors, chances are you will over shoot your skin’s irritant threshold, leading to compromise in skin barrier. This means you can’t use your antioxidants & pigment correctors💯
.
👉Tips: keep it simple
.
😎Davin Lim, Dermo
@the_melasma_clinic
Sydney, Australia🇦🇺
.
#themelasmaclinic #melasmaclinic #melasma #skin #drdavinlim #sydneydermatologist
#melasmaskincare
Skin quality & the ‘glow’ is achievable if you break down what is required to get there💯
.
👉Pigment: best addressed with lasers & peels, with helping hand from skincare
.
👉Vessels: addressed with laser
.
👉Hydration: Polynuclotide & HA injectables, skin care, hydrators & humectants
.
👉Shadows: fillers
.
👉Blemishes: medical therapy including creams & tabs, lasers for raised lesions
.
👉The road to ‘the glow’ depends what each patient has that requires correction, as always, a tailored program will give best outcomes
.
😎Davin Lim
Dermatologist
The Melasma Clinic
Sydney🇦🇺
.
#glowingskin #picosure #picolaser #drdavinlim #davinlim #sydneydermatologist #themelasmaclinic
Skin quality & the ‘glow’ is achievable if you break down what is required to get there💯
.
👉Pigment: best addressed with lasers & peels, with helping hand from skincare
.
👉Vessels: addressed with laser
.
👉Hydration: Polynuclotide & HA injectables, skin care, hydrators & humectants
.
👉Shadows: fillers
.
👉Blemishes: medical therapy including creams & tabs, lasers for raised lesions
.
👉The road to ‘the glow’ depends what each patient has that requires correction, as always, a tailored program will give best outcomes
.
😎Davin Lim
Dermatologist
The Melasma Clinic
Sydney🇦🇺
.
#glowingskin #picosure #picolaser #drdavinlim #davinlim #sydneydermatologist #themelasmaclinic
The fastest & safest solution for melasma
Picosecond lasers employ ultrashort pulses of light to safely shatter unwanted pigment without heating the skin. This is the fundamental difference between picosecond technology & lasers such as Fraxel & IPL.
With precise settings, Picosure can clear up melasma pigmentation within a few short weeks. Results are seen as early as one week after treatment.
The Melasma Clinic difference
Our specialist clinic is overseen by dermatologists who provide a comprehensive & bespoke approach to skin care. We take into account the complexity and individuality of your skin. Our pigment solutions include preventing future recurrences of melasma. Our ethos is to improve & maintain your skin’s health & vitality as an ongoing commitment to our patients.
Dr Davin Lim
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If I can identify the cause of pigmentation, chances are I can treat it. This can only be achieved with careful real time examination…
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Dr Davin Lim | Dermatologist
The Melasma Clinic, Brisbane | Sydney
Pico lasers have a distinct advantage over Q Switch or fractional lasers such as Fraxel when it comes to treating or addressing pigmentation in ethnic skin types, as well as providing low downtime skin rejuvenation in appropriate skin types. It can improve mild acne scarring, however other devices provide better outcomes with less downtime.
Picosure has an advantage with their 755 wavelength over other lasers such as Picoway as treatments are less complex, with a quick recovery time.
