The Problem: Acne Scars
A horrible part of growing up includes puberty and acne that can happen during it. Whilst this does not last forever, some people unfortunately are left with scarring following a severe bout of acne.
Acne is essentially skin pores that become full of excess oils, dead skin and bacteria. When swelling in the pore breaks through follicles, lesions can form to different extremes. Some deeper than others. Your skin will naturally try to heal itself by producing new collagen fibres, but scarring will occur as these will not be as smooth as the original skin and will have a different appearance.
As you get older, this could become something that affects your self-confidence about your facial appearance.
The Solution: PicoStar Laser Treatment
The good news is that laser treatment is extremely effective for treating acne scars.
The PicoScar uses powerful technology to focus on areas of acne scarring and produce laser light pulses which will break down tissue on the scar and put new tissue in the same place without harming the surrounding skin. In just a few quick and easy treatment sessions, scars are much less visible leaving behind smoother, healthier looking skin.
When you complete a few more acne treatment sessions you will notice the scarring gradually soften on the affected area of skin. The good thing to know is that this type of laser treatment is very quick, and a very simple process.
Afterwards, you will also be pleased to know that you need virtually no recovery time as redness only lasts 1-3 hours following treatment, meaning no time off work is required.
Our Industry-leading Equipment
| Wavelength: | 755 nm / 532 nm |
| Maximum energy | 200 mJ / 165 mJ |
| Pulse Duration: | 750 ps / 550 ps |
| Peak Power: | 0.36 GW |
PicoSure
- Manufactured by Cynosure.
- A cutting-edge medical device used for various aesthetic and dermatological procedures.
- Utilises a unique picosecond laser technology, delivering ultra-short pulses of energy to the targeted area.
- Particularly effective in removing tattoos, pigmented lesions, and treating skin rejuvenation concerns.
- It can break down tattoo ink and pigment particles into smaller fragments more efficiently than traditional lasers, resulting in faster and more thorough tattoo removal.
- It removes tattoos up to 75% faster than traditional Nd:Yag lasers.
- The ultra-short pulses generated also stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, promoting skin rejuvenation and reducing the appearance of wrinkles, acne scars, and other textural irregularities.
PicoStar
- Manufactured by Asclepion.
- Like the PicoSure, the PicoStar utilises advanced picosecond laser technology.
- A pulse duration of 300 picoseconds, making it the most powerful unit on the market.
- Used for various cosmetic treatments, including tattoo removal, pigmentation removal, scar reduction, and skin rejuvenation.
- The laser’s state-of-the-art technology and high power outputs make it highly effective for scar removal and breakdown treatments.
- PicoStar is particularly effective in treating a wide range of pigment colors, from darker colors to blue and red.
- It offers automatic spot detection and adjustable spot size for precise and adaptable treatments.
- Provides the best results for those with darker skin tones.
| Wavelength: | 1064 nm / 532 nm |
| Maximum energy | 800 mJ |
| Pulse Duration: | 300 ps |
| Peak Power: | 2.7 GW |
| Wavelength: | 1064 nm / 532 nm / 595 nm / 660 nm |
| Maximum energy | 800 mJ (depending on wavelength/handpiece) |
| Pulse Duration: | 450 ps (also supports 2ns) |
| Peak Power: | Up to 1.8 GW |
PicoPlus
- Manufactured by Lutronic (now under Cynosure Lutronic).
- Like the PicoStar, the Picoplus utilises advanced picosecond laser technology, with dual picosecond and nanosecond modes.
- A pulse duration of 450 picoseconds (in pico mode), delivering high peak power.
- Used for various cosmetic treatments, including tattoo removal, pigmentation (including melasma), scar reduction (such as acne scars), and skin rejuvenation.
- The laser’s state-of-the-art technology, high power outputs, and multiple wavelengths make it highly effective for pigment breakdown, scar treatments, and versatile aesthetic procedures.
- Picoplus is particularly effective in treating a wide range of pigment colours and tattoo inks thanks to its four wavelengths. It offers good performance across skin types, with options for precise control suitable for various tones.
- It features multiple handpieces (including fractional and focused dot options), adjustable parameters, and the ability to switch wavelengths and pulse durations seamlessly for precise and adaptable treatments.
- Provides strong results for pigmentation, tattoos, and rejuvenation, with innovations like low-energy settings for safer use on darker skin tones.
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After having a terrible experience elsewhere I couldn’t compliment the experience here more highly. From start to finish it was worlds apart and I’d recommend the clinic and the staff to anyone needing this service. 100% make the effort to travel, the 2 hour journey was well worth it. Experienced staff with the highest end equipment.
Really friendly and knowledgeable team! No blisters and part of the chest piece is completely gone after our firs session. See you soon!
I’m very happy with the treatment and my experience was very nice, very professional Recommend !!!
Jamie took time to explain the process and answer my questions. He was professional and I felt at ease. Treatment itself was more than the tattoo itself, but was done in stages and was very quick. I look forward to the progress in the coming weeks.
Just had my 3rd session with Jamie, always a pleasure. Will definitely recommend.
Great service, polite, friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming staff. State of the art equipment and exceptionally clean studio
Always a great service with the guys at Skin Renew London. Currently remove upper arm tattoo – 5 sessions down and going well.
