PicoVive

After your laser treatment, it’s important to take care of your skin. Avoid direct sun and tanning, skip harsh skincare products like peels or retinoids, and don’t scratch or pick at your skin. Also, stay away from hot showers, saunas, and intense exercise for a few days. Following these steps helps your skin heal properly and gives the best results.

Topical numbing cream is optional and used only for patient comfort. Most laser aesthetic treatments are well-tolerated without it, and general anesthesia is rarely necessary.

In photothermal effects, the laser energy is absorbed by the target (like pigment, blood, or water) and converted into heat, which destroys the target gradually while affecting surrounding tissue minimally. In photoacoustic effects, ultra-short laser pulses generate a mechanical shockwave that breaks apart the target without relying on heat, making it ideal for precise pigment or tattoo removal with minimal thermal damage. Essentially, photothermal uses heat, while photoacoustic uses pressure/wave energy.

A DOE (Diffractive Optical Element) and MLA (Micro-Lens Array) are two different optics used to split laser energy into multiple micro-spots. A DOE creates a highly uniform, evenly distributed grid of micro-beams with consistent spacing and energy, making treatments more controlled and predictable. An MLA uses many tiny lenses to split the beam, but can produce less uniform patterns with slight variations in spot intensity. In short, DOEs offer greater precision and consistency, while MLAs are simpler but less accurate.

LIOB, or Laser-Induced Optical Breakdown, occurs when a picosecond laser delivers an extremely fast, high-energy pulse that focuses into a tiny point beneath the skin. This creates a microscopic plasma bubble that gently disrupts pigment or tissue without burning the surface. Because it’s a non-thermal, highly precise effect, LIOB allows for effective collagen remodeling and pigmentation treatment with minimal downtime and high safety for all skin types.

Patients cannot receive treatments if they have experienced or is currently experiencing the following: women who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding, recent sun exposure or tanning, photosensitizing medications (like Accutane or certain antibiotics), history of keloids, photosensitive medical conditions (e.g, lupus, porphyria), uncontrolled medical issues related to skin healing, recent self-tan usage of strong-irritating products. When unsure, consult a doctor prior to treatment.

Our laser is designed to recognize only the pigment or structure we want to treat. It delivers energy in a precise wavelength and pulse that breaks up the spot without overheating the surrounding skin. This is achieved through a scientific principle called Selective Photothermolysis.

Most treatments can be repeated every 1–4 weeks, depending on the energy level and skin recovery. Gentle treatments have little to no downtime, while deeper resurfacing may require several weeks between sessions.

All of our devices include a 2-year warranty with no shot count limits, courtesy annual maintenance service checks, and lifetime customer support from our U.S. service centers.  Our dedicated technical team is available for remote troubleshooting, and we can dispatch engineers on-site if required.

The devices offer adjustable energy levels and treatment parameters that trained clinicians can select based on individual skin characteristics. Suitability and settings should be determined for each patient according to the device labeling and clinical protocol.

Our technologies are designed to deliver long-lasting results, but no aesthetic treatment is completely permanent. Factors such as aging, lifestyle, and sun exposure can affect the longevity of results. With proper maintenance and care, patients can enjoy significantly improved and longer-lasting outcomes.

PicoVive lists 1064/532 nm wavelengths and a 300–350 ps pulse duration. Its specifications also list a 2–10 mm spot-size range. Review the supplied handpieces and lenses alongside these figures when comparing systems.

PicoVive is the dedicated picosecond Nd:YAG platform. PicoFusion lists both picosecond and Q-switched nanosecond operation, together with a broader wavelength list. Compare the quoted configuration and accessories to determine which platform fits your planned services.

Pulse duration is one part of a device specification, not a guaranteed treatment count. A clinician must assess the individual concern and plan the course of treatment; the device specification alone cannot predict an individual result.

The technology section describes a Czochralski-grown Nd crystal, a quartz flow-tube and cavity assembly, and Apolomed's optical-coating specifications. These components are selected to support optical quality, cooling and durability in the laser head.

The listed device dimensions are 96 × 48 × 95 cm, with a weight of 109 kg. Confirm delivery access, electrical requirements, ventilation, cooling maintenance and the required laser-room setup with the installation team.