Picosure

Question 1

Picosecond vs nanosecond?

Answer 1

one trillionth of a second vs one billionth

Question 2

what is a LIOB

Answer 2

Laser Induced Optical Breakdown. A Liob forms so quickly that it causes an outward pressure wave to surrounding tissue. different than a thermal injury its a pressure injury and has a different repair response, less side effects

Question 3

What is PicoSure great for?

Answer 3

Tattoo removal as well as Acne scars and traditionally difficult resurfacing issues

Question 4

Downtime?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

Side effects from LIOB?

Answer 5

Minimal compared to alternative treatment methods with Lasers, IPL, microneedling

Question 6

Most methods other than PicoSure to treat aggressively require downtime

Answer 6

PicoSure downtime is most minimal compared to non ablative and ablative alternatives

Question 7

What is the method of action for tattoo removal with PicoSure?

Answer 7

Picosecond laser energy vibrates and shatters ink particles which are expelled through dermis, body processes as waste

Question 8

What is one treatment for PicoSure?

Answer 8

$500, typically need 4-5 treatments for full tattoo removal. 1 patient a month is $24000/year. 4 is 100k