[Doctor's Column] Pico Toning: Why You Should Approach It "More Precisely," Not "Stronger."

 

“The harder you shoot, the faster you get better?”

When I perform picotoning treatments, I often get requests like these: ▲ “Please use a bit more force today.” ▲ “Wouldn’t it get better faster if I use a bit more force than last time?”

From the perspective of the person receiving the treatment, one naturally expects faster and more certain results. However, The skin doesn't operate on a simple formula: stronger energy = better results. rather Excessive stimulation can have the adverse effect of overactivating melanocytes, causing darker pigmentation or prolonged redness and irritation. We also make .

 

If you force it, it will have the opposite effect.

Pico laser is a treatment that selectively splits only pigment particles by emitting high-power energy for a very short time in picoseconds. However, this energy does not precisely target pigments. When it acts widely on surrounding tissues, the skin recognizes it as inflammation and responds defensively. It causes. The phenomenon that appears at this time is Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) This reaction is especially noticeable in areas with thin or sensitive skin, or skin that has already been repeatedly irritated.

 

Gradually adjust by observing the response at low output

In dermatology, rather than increasing energy, It is much more important to adjust accurately In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and several journal reviews have also shown that lasers for pigment treatment A method of gradually increasing the intensity from low power and observing the reaction We recommend this as the safest and most effective approach.

 

If you shoot too hard at once, your skin may be more stressed. ❙ Source: Clipart Korea

 

How Pico Toning Actually Works

Pico toning is not a treatment that will bring about significant changes in just one session. The laser breaks up the pigment particles into small pieces and induces the pieces to be naturally excreted through the skin's metabolic system. The key is to do it. This process takes time, and applying a strong dose all at once won't speed up the exfoliation process. In fact, it can further stress the skin, delaying recovery or even causing new pigmentation reactions.

 

Precision is more important than strong stimulation

The reason we do not blindly follow patient requests is because of our treatment principle of prioritizing safety. There is a 'medically established limit' to the maximum strength that can be used that day, depending on your skin condition. exists, and that Beyond the range, it causes damage, not cure. Because it can be. The skin A more precise, not a harder, approach Change is necessary. The effects of picotoning are not a single stimulus, but rather a gradual process that occurs through accurate diagnosis, appropriate intensity, and a repeated yet safe approach.

 

👉 A closing line from an expert

More important than quick results is safe and side-effect-free recovery. Please trust the process and work with your medical team to develop a plan that suits your skin's rhythm.

※ This article provides general information about picotoning. It does not recommend any specific treatment or guarantee its effectiveness, and is not a substitute for consultation with a professional.

 

Maypure Clinic Gwangmyeong Cheolsan Branch Director Park Jeong-jin

Graduated from Chonbuk National University School of Medicine

· Master of Medicine, Chonbuk National University School of Medicine

· Seoul Central Veterans Hospital Resident

 

· Regular member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity and Aesthetics

· Regular member of the Korean Laser Society

· Restylane Aesthetic Thought Leader

· Classys (Shrink) advisor, instructor

 

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