PicoSure Pro in Irvine, CA
PicoSure Pro is an advanced picosecond laser that targets unwanted pigment, acne scars, fine lines, and even tattoos without harming surrounding skin. It delivers ultra-fast energy pulses that shatter pigment while stimulating fresh collagen for a clearer, brighter complexion. Ideal for men and women who want noticeable improvement with minimal downtime, this treatment helps you achieve smoother, more radiant skin—and renewed confidence.
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Procedure Quick Facts:
- Duration of Procedure:15-30 minutes
- Anesthesia:Topical Numbing Cream
- Recovery:Minimal downtime; redness typically dissipates within 24 hours
- Results Duration:Long-lasting with proper skin care; maintenance sessions may be recommended
PicoSure Pro is a next-generation picosecond laser that uses 755 nm energy pulses delivered in trillionths of a second. Instead of heating the skin, it creates a powerful photomechanical pressure wave that shatters unwanted pigment and jump-starts collagen production. Because the pulses are so fast, surrounding tissues remain unharmed, leading to quicker healing and very little downtime.
The laser is highly versatile. It can lighten stubborn sun spots, soften acne scars, minimize fine lines, and even remove multicolored tattoos more efficiently than traditional nanosecond lasers. Treatments are customized by adjusting energy, spot size, and pulse duration to match each patient’s skin type and goals.
If you're considering PicoSure Pro, South Coast Plastic Surgery is here to guide you through every step. Dr. Mark Song and our skilled laser specialists will create a customized treatment plan that targets your specific concerns and helps you achieve a clearer, brighter complexion.
- Diminish Stubborn PigmentationThe picosecond pulses break apart excess melanin responsible for brown spots, melasma, and discoloration, revealing a more even skin tone.
- Improve Acne Scars and TextureBy stimulating fresh collagen and elastin, PicoSure Pro smooths pitted acne scars and refines enlarged pores for a more polished surface.
- Erase Unwanted Tattoos FasterAdvanced technology clears a wide range of ink colors in fewer sessions than traditional lasers, helping you move on from tattoo regret.
- Minimal Downtime and DiscomfortUltra-fast energy delivers impressive results with less heat, so most patients experience only mild redness that resolves quickly.
- Jump-Start Collagen for Youthful GlowThe laser’s pressure waves activate your skin’s natural repair process, leading to firmer, smoother, and more radiant skin over time.
- Boost Confidence in Your AppearanceClearer, brighter skin or a successfully lightened tattoo can elevate self-esteem and allow you to feel comfortable in your own skin.
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Targets sun spots, melasma, and other discoloration without damaging healthy surrounding skin.
Stimulates new collagen and elastin to soften fine lines and restore youthful skin firmness.
Uses picosecond technology to fade multicolored tattoos more efficiently than conventional lasers.
Requires little to no downtime, allowing patients to resume normal activities almost immediately.
Skin Rejuvenation & Texture Refinement
A series of low-energy passes stimulates collagen, smooths fine lines, and tightens pores without significant redness or peeling. Ideal for patients who want an overall glow boost with little downtime.
Pigmented Lesion Removal
Focused higher-energy pulses target freckles, sun spots, and melasma, breaking apart excess melanin so the body can clear it naturally. Perfect for clients seeking a more even complexion.
Advanced Tattoo Removal
Using multiple spot sizes and wavelengths, the laser shatters tattoo ink—even difficult blues and greens—into tiny particles for faster fading. Best for those ready to remove or lighten existing tattoos.
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Dr. Mark Song and our experienced laser nurses have extensive training with PicoSure Pro technology. Their goal is to deliver safe, effective treatments that enhance your complexion while prioritizing comfort and personalized care.
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We treat beyond the visible, caring for your inner wellness as much as your outer beauty. Every aesthetic treatment is provided with warm and exceptional care to elevate your well-being and confidence.
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Unmatched Predictability
Visualize your potential results with cutting-edge Crisalix 3D imaging, ensuring clarity and confidence from the start of your cosmetic journey. Our transparent planning process covers every detail, from realistic expectations to comprehensive pricing.
Expert Healing
Your personalized care plan doesn't end when you leave the operating room. Adoreal's automated recovery prompts guide you through a personalized healing journey, including 24/7 access to your surgical team to address questions or concerns. Track your aesthetic recovery progress in real-time, receive important reminders, and experience peace of mind knowing that expert support is always available.
Protected Investment
We stand behind our work with comprehensive warranty coverage that protects your aesthetic outcomes long after your final follow-up. Your care includes up to 5 years of medical complication protection, a 2-year satisfaction guarantee for minor adjustments, and lifetime implant monitoring for eligible cases. Combined with ongoing access to your complete medical records and continued support from our team, you can trust that your journey to confidence is backed by expertise, technology, and a genuine commitment to your long-term well-being.
Ideal candidates have unwanted pigmentation, acne scars, fine lines, or tattoos they wish to improve and prefer minimal downtime. A consultation allows us to evaluate your skin and ensure PicoSure Pro is the safest, most effective option for you.
Good overall health with no active skin infections
Realistic expectations about gradual improvement
Commitment to sun protection before and after treatment
Non-smoker or willing to follow pre-treatment guidelines
Skin concerns appropriate for pico-laser technology
Not pregnant or breastfeeding
Willing to follow aftercare instructions
This personalized assessment ensures your consultation is tailored specifically to you, with no obligation. Your wellness journey, our commitment.
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Comprehensive Consultation & Assessment
Your journey begins with a private consultation with Dr. Song or one of our laser specialists. This visit is focused on understanding what changes you'd like to see and whether PicoSure Pro is the right solution for your concerns.
During your consultation, your provider will:
• • Examine your skin and discuss medical history
• • Review photos or tattoos to determine ideal settings
• • Explain the PicoSure Pro process and expected outcomes
• • Outline pretreatment skincare and sun-avoidance steps
• • Provide a personalized quote and treatment schedule
Together, you'll create a treatment plan tailored to your goals, with safety and realistic outcomes as the priority.
The PicoSure Pro Procedure
A topical numbing cream keeps you comfortable while short picosecond pulses treat targeted areas.
During the procedure:
• • Your skin is cleansed and eye protection is applied
• • The handpiece delivers precise laser pulses over each spot
• • Cooling air or gel may be used to soothe the skin
• • Treated areas are wiped clean and a calming serum is applied
Most sessions last 15–30 minutes, and you can return home or to work immediately afterward.
PicoSure Pro Recovery Timeline
Recovery experiences vary, but most patients follow a similar general timeline.
Immediately after treatment
Mild redness and warmth similar to a light sunburn; skin may appear slightly frosted or white for a few minutes.
First few days
• • Redness subsides within 24 hours for most patients
• • Dark spots may temporarily darken as pigment rises to the surface
• • Use gentle cleanser and apply broad-spectrum sunscreen
Weeks 1-2
• • Flaking or micro-crusting of pigment may occur
• • Collagen production begins, improving texture over time
• • Follow-up appointment may be scheduled to assess progress
Weeks 3-4
•• Skin looks brighter and more even
• • Many patients schedule their next session, if needed
You'll receive personalized post-operative instructions and follow-up appointments to monitor healing and address any concerns.
Your PicoSure Pro Results
PicoSure Pro results are visible right away, though your complexion will continue to improve as pigmentation fades and collagen remodels.
Early results
Pigmented lesions may lighten within a week; skin feels smoother with a healthy glow.
Following weeks
Gradual fading of deeper spots and continued textural refinement as collagen rebuilds.
Final results
After a series of sessions, most patients enjoy clearer, firmer skin and—if treated—significantly lighter or absent tattoos.
With proper care and sun protection, PicoSure Pro results can be long-lasting, helping you enjoy a bright, even complexion for years to come.
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Understanding how laser parameters, skin biology, and healing processes affect PicoSure Pro results can help you set realistic expectations and feel confident in your decision.
Achieving Natural-Looking Results
Because PicoSure Pro relies on pressure waves rather than heat, it leaves surrounding tissue unharmed, allowing your skin to heal quickly and naturally. The laser targets only unwanted pigment or scar tissue while sparing healthy dermal structures. As collagen regenerates, the skin gains firmness and clarity without looking over-treated or shiny.
Optimal results depend on the right pulse energy, spot size, and number of passes—factors our providers fine-tune for each patient. Your individual skin tone, sensitivity, and lifestyle habits also influence healing. We encourage diligent sun protection and gentle skincare so your complexion reveals a refreshed, natural glow.
Where Are the Incisions?
PicoSure Pro is a non-invasive laser treatment, so no surgical incisions are made.
Although there are no incisions, proper aftercare helps the skin heal efficiently and reduces the risk of pigment changes.
Is Scarring a Concern?
Scarring is extremely rare with PicoSure Pro because the laser energy is delivered in ultrashort pulses that minimize thermal damage. Following post-treatment guidelines and avoiding picking at flaking skin further reduces risk.
Skin Response Timeline
Your skin will cycle through normal healing stages:
Hours 1-24
Redness and slight swelling fade
Days 2-7
Pigment darkens then flakes away
Weeks 2-4
New collagen begins to surface, improving texture
Ongoing
Continued collagen remodeling and brightening
Consistent sunscreen use and gentle products help ensure even, healthy pigment after treatment.
Understanding Risks and Safety
Understanding Risks and Safety
PicoSure Pro is generally safe when performed by an experienced provider in an accredited facility. However, as with any laser, there are potential risks to be aware of.
Potential risks may include:
• Temporary redness or swelling
• Hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation
• Blistering or crusting
• Infection (rare)
• Allergic reaction to numbing cream
• Incomplete tattoo clearance
Your provider will review these risks with you in detail during your consultation and explain how they are minimized through careful planning, laser settings, and follow-up care.
Reducing Your Risk
Your safety is a top priority at South Coast Plastic Surgery. Steps taken to support a safe PicoSure Pro experience include:
• Thorough pre-treatment skin analysis
• Custom laser parameters based on Fitzpatrick skin type
• Use of FDA-cleared equipment in a controlled setting
• Detailed aftercare instructions and check-in calls
By choosing an experienced team and following recovery guidelines closely, most patients heal smoothly and are delighted with their PicoSure Pro results.
The cost of your procedure will vary based on a variety of factors. During your consultation, your doctor will discuss your desired outcomes in detail and provide a fully transparent breakdown of all associated costs. Our practice helps patients achieve their aesthetic goals with a variety of financing options.
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About the procedure
How does PicoSure Pro differ from older lasers?
PicoSure Pro delivers energy in picoseconds—1,000 times faster than nanosecond lasers—creating a photomechanical effect that shatters pigment with less heat and downtime.
Is PicoSure Pro safe for darker skin tones?
Yes, when appropriate settings are used. Our providers adjust energy and spot size to treat a wide range of Fitzpatrick skin types safely.
How long does a treatment session take?
Most sessions last 15–30 minutes, depending on the size of the area and the concerns addressed.
Will I need downtime after PicoSure Pro?
Downtime is minimal. Redness usually resolves within a day, and you can wear makeup 24 hours later unless treating a tattoo.
Recovery & Results
How many sessions will I need?
Skin rejuvenation often requires 2-3 sessions, while tattoo removal may need 4-8 sessions depending on ink colors and depth.
When will I see my final results?
Many patients notice brighter skin within a week, with continued improvement over several months as collagen rebuilds and pigment clears.
Are there side effects from PicoSure Pro?
Temporary redness, swelling, or slight darkening of spots is common. Serious complications such as blistering or infection are rare with proper care.
Can the treatment cause hyperpigmentation?
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is uncommon but possible, especially in darker skin types. We minimize this risk with tailored settings and aftercare.
Safety & Risks
Is PicoSure Pro covered by insurance?
Because it is considered cosmetic, insurance does not cover PicoSure Pro. We offer financing to make treatment more affordable.
Do you offer package pricing?
Yes. Purchasing a series of sessions often provides cost savings and ensures you complete the recommended treatment plan.
When can I return to the gym?
Light exercise is usually fine the next day. Avoid excessive heat and sweat for 24 hours to reduce irritation.
How do I maintain my results?
Regular sunscreen use, a good skincare routine, and, if needed, maintenance PicoSure Pro sessions help preserve your radiant results.
Cost & Insurance
Is PicoSure Pro covered by insurance?
Because it is considered cosmetic, insurance does not cover PicoSure Pro. We offer financing to make treatment more affordable.
Do you offer package pricing?
Yes. Purchasing a series of sessions often provides cost savings and ensures you complete the recommended treatment plan.
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