PicoWay®

The PicoWay is an FDA-cleared laser system by Candela that uses a high-power picosecond laser beam and ultra-short pulses to transform your skin from the inside out. The PicoWay laser treatment helps diminish acne scars, wrinkles, and benign pigmented lesions (dark spots) and removes black and multi-color tattoos.

The PicoWay laser first became known for its tattoo and pigment removal capabilities, but it continues to grow in use for acne scars and wrinkles. This laser uses different handpieces and laser wavelengths to treat these conditions, which your treatment provider will use according to what’s suitable for you and your skin.

PicoWay Tattoo Removal

Cosmetic Enhancement Center of New England has over 30 years of experience in treating unwanted tattoos and was the first practice in Maine to offer laser tattoo removal.

Candela PicoWay® utilizes unique picosecond laser technology, that delivers ultra-short pulses of high-intensity laser energy to remove unwanted tattoos. This ultra-fast delivery of concentrated high-power energy breaks up and shatters the targeted ink clusters into tiny ink particles but leaves the outer layer of the skin intact. The body naturally removes the tiny ink particles over time. The ultra-fast and ultra-short pulse means less discomfort during the treatment.

Our clinical team will apply a topical numbing cream before the treatment to minimize discomfort.

For an additional charge, patients can purchase a PFD Patch for use before treatment. The PFD Patch allows for a more effective treatment due to faster ink clearance and helps further reduce discomfort.

The number of laser sessions will depend on the size and color of the unwanted tattoo. The PicoWay laser breaks up the tattoo ink into smaller particles that your body gets rid of over time. The number of treatment sessions will be discussed during your complimentary consultation.

The cost of your tattoo removal treatment at the Cosmetic Enhancement Center of New England will depend on the size and the number of pulses it takes to treat the unwanted tattoo. During your free consultation, we will discuss your treatment goal to determine the approach to the treatment that will work best for you.

For tattoo removal, patients will need multiple treatment sessions. We will consider these and other factors to provide you with the total cost of your treatment during your consultation. To make this and other services more affordable, we proudly offer financing through CareCredit®.

 

PicoWay Age and Sunspot Removal

Dark spots, or benign pigmented lesions, such as freckles, liver spots, age spots, sun spots, melasma and café au lait spots (brown patches), appear in many people and on different areas of the skin. Many of these skin discolorations can be distressing and affect the quality of life.

The PicoWay laser targets the pigments of the skin responsible for creating these symptoms. We can target and break up skin pigments in these spots using a laser treatment technique. After treatment, and repeated treatment sessions, the appearance of the treated age spots, sun spots, and melasma will begin to fade.

Typically, no numbing is required to treat age and sunspots as there is minimal discomfort. Some patients experience a rubber band like “snap”.

You will see initial improvement after just the first treatment. However, the number of treatments needed depends on the individual. Typically, multiple sessions are necessary.

Immediately following your laser treatment, the treated areas will become darker and can bruise. These dark spots can last anywhere from 5-14 days until the scabs fall off.

The cost of your age and sunspot removal treatment at the Cosmetic Enhancement Center of New England will depend on how long it takes to perform your treatment. During your free consultation, we will discuss your treatment goal to determine the approach to the treatment that will work best for you.

 

PicoWay Resolve Treatments

As we age, our skin begins to show the effects of time and nature. Fortunately, there is still time to bring it back to a more youthful appearance! Whether your skin has developed scarring from acne, wrinkles due to the loss of collagen, or discoloration such as freckles, liver spots, melasma, and other benign pigmented lesions, the PicoWay Resolve treatment uses picosecond laser technology to rejuvenate the skin.

The Resolve treatment uses ultra-short laser light pulses to target unwanted pigment (dark spots) in the skin or build collagen and elastin to rejuvenate the skin to treat acne scars and wrinkles.

Our clinical team will apply a topical numbing cream before the treatment to minimize discomfort.

You will see initial improvement after just the first treatment. However, the number of treatments needed depends on the individual. Typically, multiple sessions are necessary.

The cost of your PicoWay Resolve treatment at the Cosmetic Enhancement Center of New England will depend on the size of the treatment area. During your free consultation, we will discuss your treatment goal to determine the approach to the treatment that will work best for you.

Please remember that you may need multiple treatment sessions for optimal results. We will consider these and other factors to provide you with the total cost of your treatment during your consultation. To make this and other services more affordable, we proudly offer financing through CareCredit®.

If you want to rejuvenate your skin or remove an unwanted tattoo with the PicoWay laser, contact us to schedule your free consultation!