Maintain your results longer by avoiding the sun and practicing good skincare.
One of the most innovative aesthetic laser treatments available is PICO Genesis. This treatment can get rid of hyperpigmentation and age spots in a single 20-minute treatment. PICO Genesis allows the treatment of focal areas of pigmentation with wavelengths highly specific for pigment and then use a wavelength to penetrate the skin for rejuvenation.
Prepare Your Skin for Treatment
What you do before your treatment will have an effect on the results of your procedure. As with any aesthetic laser procedure, exposure to excessive sunlight should be avoided, no tanning booths, and no harsh tropical products or procedures. Resuming regular physical activity is fine. It is even possible to attend a social engagement or event in the evening after receiving a PICO Genesis procedure that day.
Depending on the amount of pigmentation treated, and if it is treated with a dual wavelength approach, the patient may have a little swelling and redness in the treated areas for about 3-4 days. However, the PICO Genesis procedure can be customized so that there is virtually no downtime.
In addition to avoiding the sun, patients should discontinue use of Retin-A or similar products about 3 days prior and for at least a week after any PICO Genesis procedure.
Skincare after the Procedure
Keep your skin moisturized after laser resurfacing procedure to keep scabs from forming and to also reduce the time it takes to heal. You will probably be given an ointment to use on your skin. Clean the treated skin 4-5 time a day and apply the ointment you’ve been given to help keep your skin from getting too dry. If you regularly use products that contain glycolic acid or retinol, your doctor will let you know when you can resume using them.
You may experience raw, peeling skin for several days after the procedure. When the peeling has stopped, you can use oil-free makeup to disguise the redness of your skin. The redness should fade within three months. Green-based makeup is best to counterbalance the redness.
After treatment, the skin is more sensitive to sun exposure and can easily become damaged or develop dark spots if not adequately protected from the sun. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen SPF 30 or higher that shields you from UVA and UVB rays. Remember to reapply every 2-3 hours. If needed, wear a hat to shade your face and provide additional protection. Avoid going outside when the sun is strongest, between 11 am and 4 pm.
Maintain Your Skin after a PICO Genesis Treatment
In order to maintain the results of the PICO Genesis treatment, patients should continue practicing good sun protection habits. Use a good moisturizer supplemented by products with SPF 30 or higher every time they leave the house, regardless of whether or not it is sunny. Even cloudy skies can cause sun damage. Using Retin-A and other topical products will also help maintain the results. Ongoing maintenance treatments may be required to sustain the results over time.