SmartPICO

Why SmartPICO is a mighty forumula for maximum flexibility and treatment efficacy for skin rejuvenation and tattoo removal

As the largest and most exposed organ of the human body, it is hardly surprising that our skin is also sensitive to damage and change – particularly pigmentary problems. However, the treatment of pigmentation disorders, especially in skin of colour, can be one of the most challenging conditions we are asked to treat as aesthetic practitioners. Energy-based devices can be used for the treatment of uneven skin tone and areas of abnormal hyperpigmentation, and many superficial lesions, such as lentigines and café-au-lait macules, can easily be treated with lasers and light sources. In many cases, particularly in clients with darker skin, or those with tricky-to-treat conditions such as melasma, pigment can actually darken after treatment if an inflammatory response induces post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). For this reason, up until now, treatment of conditions such as melasma has generally been addressed using topicals or even systemic medications.

However, the new SmartPICO system from Deka, in partnership with Lynton, provides safe and effective treatment of a wide range of pigment conditions. The SmartPICO combines four different emission modalities, Pico, Nano, Double and Thermal, in two wavelengths, 532nm and 1064nm, making it one of the most flexible systems on the market for the treatment of tattoos and dyschromia, including recalcitrant conditions, such as melasma and PIH in darker skin types. The high melanin affinity of 532nm makes it a great choice for the treatment of superficial pigment in light skins, whereas the longer 1064nm wavelength is the best option for the treatment of dermal pigmented lesions and skin of colour.

The four separate modalities can be selected to ensure optimal treatment of pigment in all skin types, along with a wide selection of spot sizes in either full or fractional application options. Picosecond pulses allow for better energy confinement, whereby thermal and photomechanical damage are mainly confined to the particle, thus tattoo ink particles or melanosomes can be damaged while the surrounding tissue is not. The high energy (1.8GW) and extremely short pulses (450ps) of the SmartPICO device allow the use of lower treatment fluences while remaining effective. This reduces inflammation in treatment and decreases the risk of PIH.

The SmartPICO has two separate fractional handpieces which can be used for skin rejuvenation, treatment of acne scarring, and cutaneous toning treatments. Alongside these, the SmartPICO also has a unique DEKA Peel handpiece for performing carbon peel facials, one of the most sought-after cosmetic laser treatments worldwide, which results in smoother and brighter looking skin.

If you are looking for a system that effectively treats cutaneous imperfections in all skin types, as well as delivering exceptional tattoo removal, the SmartPICO offers best-in-class treatment flexibility and efficacy with minimum downtime.