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About Pico Lasers

IIWAM – International Institute of Wellness & Aesthetic Medicine is a One-Stop Centre of Excellence in Wellness & Aesthetic Medicine that provides Education, an Online Library & Learning Portal, and Advanced Cosmetic Procedures. IIWAM is destined to be the Future of Aesthetic Medicine.

IIWAM Aesthetic Education (previously known as Aesthetic Academy Asia) provides evidence-based Aesthetic Medical courses with Dual International Certificates for Medical Doctors, Dentists, Nurses & Certified Aestheticians.

In a recent article, we spoke about the major differences between Q-Switch Lasers and Pico Lasers. (Read the blog here- Q- Switch Lasers Vs Pico Lasers)

In today’s article, we will help to educate you further about pico lasers and how it works.

About Pico Laser Technology

A picosecond is a unit of time – which is a trillionth of a second. The speed of the energy-charged light beams emitted by the Picosecond lasers is faster than any other lasers technology by almost 10 times – after the term Picoseconds. The laser light pulses are extremely quick and are very effective at shattering unwanted pigmentation into smaller particles. With the advancement in today's science and technology, the pico or picosecond laser can be considered as a revolutionary laser technology due to its much-shortened pulse duration. There are few pico lasers with wavelength such as Ruby (694 nm), Alexandrite (755nm), and NdYAG at 1064 nm.

The picosecond laser is a novel dermatological laser technology that is useful in treating various cutaneous benign pigmentary disorders (BPDs), including freckles, solar lentigines, melasma, Hori macule, nevus of Ota, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and tattoo removal.

How Pico Lasers Work

Pico lasers operate by delivering laser pulses to the area of interest on the skin. However, Pico lasers tend to deliver these pulses within picoseconds which is approximately a hundred times faster as compared to other laser technologies. As a result, it gives out more laser pulses in a small period. Hence, pico lasers give a faster outcome almost two times quicker than the traditional lasers when applied to stubborn skin pigmentations.

In addition, when a Pico laser is used, stress lock-in happens and the major reaction involves the photoacoustic destruction of the particle, with a minor photothermal component which results in a more efficient and effective outcome with fewer complications.

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Various Benefits of Pico Lasers

Some of the core benefits of Pico lasers include-

  • Pico laser treatments are highly targeted, which means any risk of skin damage is contained and minimized. As a result, Pico laser is extremely safe and can be applied to any area of the face and body.

  • Pico laser treatments are generally super-fast and desired results can be achieved in fewer sessions.

  • Pico laser treatment has zero downtime with very few side effects. A patient generally experiences slight, temporary discomfort like redness and swelling, that subsides within a few hours.

About IIWAM training in Pico Lasers

As always, the practitioner must undergo proper training in facial aesthetics to understand the procedure, the product, and the patient. Equally, he/she must know the benefits, risks, and counter-measures to correct complications. IIWAM also offers an Online Aesthetic Certification programme for Non-Surgical Body Sculpting, Advanced Dermal Filler Training (Restylane, Juvéderm, Teosyal, Bellotero), Advanced Botulinum Toxin Training (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin), Skin Booster Training (Restylane Skin Booster, Profhilo, Rejuran), Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Training, and Thread Lift Training (PDO, Aptos, Happy Lift).

At IIWAM, our trainers pay utmost attention to teaching the following subjects in laser treatments with pico lasers under the best Online International Cosmetology Training.

  • What are the layers of the skin?

  • What are the principles of pico laser?

  • What is laser-tissue interaction?

  • How does pico laser work?

  • What are pico laser complications?

  • How to avoid pico laser complications?

  • How to treat pico laser burns?

About IIWAM Aesthetic Education

At IIWAM, we provide an International Aesthetic Certification program and also Advanced Online Aesthetic Courses for Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Aestheticians, and Spa Owners in the field of Aesthetic Medicine.

Our Institute is based in Malaysia and has international students from the Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, and other parts of Asia. With our insignia of “Be Certified, Be Recognized”, we develop knowledgeable, skilled, and confident aesthetic practitioners of international repute. Our Aesthetic training focuses on teaching the principles of Aesthetic procedures before venturing into Aesthetic clinical skills. IIWAM training Programs are a combination of Onsite Training, LIVE Online Webinars, and Online Learning. IIWAM is the first Institute in the World to have its Programs assured by City & Guilds of London and certified by European International University. IIWAM is also a registered CPD Training provider with CPD Standards Office in the UK and by CPD Malaysian Medical Association.

Onboard is our Assoc. Prof Dr. Morthy, the lead trainer, medical director of the International Institute of Wellness & Aesthetic Medicine (IIWAM), formerly known as Aesthetic Academy Asia (http://www.iiwam.ac/). In the Aesthetic part of our Institute, we provide Advanced Aesthetic Medical Procedures that are Safe, Effective, and Affordable, offering a wide range of specialized treatments for All Your Aesthetic Needs.