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The first hour
Hours 2 to 24
Sun and SPF
Do and avoid
When to call us
A pico facial is one of our most booked treatments, and one of the least understood. Here is exactly what happens from the moment you arrive.
Before you sit down
We start with a quick skin check and photos in the same light every time, so you can see progress later. Makeup is removed and the skin is cleansed.
A full face takes around 30 minutes, with no needles and no numbing for most people.
The treatment itself
The pico laser fires ultra short pulses, measured in trillionths of a second. Instead of heating the skin, they shatter pigment and spark collagen with a gentle pressure wave. Most clients describe a light snapping feeling and a warm glow.
For tone and texture we usually suggest a course of three, four weeks apart. Your clinician will tell you what to expect for your skin at the consult.
Straight after
Skin looks a little pink for a few hours
Darker spots may look slightly deeper before they fade
You can go back to work the same day
Do
Cool compress for 10 minutes
Gentle cleanser, simple moisturiser
Mineral SPF every morning
Avoid
Hot showers, saunas and steam
Scrubs, acids and retinoids
Picking at any flaking skin
When to call us
Call us if
Let us know if you experience blistering, lasting swelling, or any unusual changes after your treatment.
Our clinical line is open Monday to Saturday, 9 to 7 · +1 (415) 555 0126
Written by
Sofia Lindqvist
Senior Laser Specialist with nine years of experience in hair removal and pico lasers. Sofia trains every new specialist who joins Nacre.
