LaserFDA + CEReleased 2014

PicoWay

Candela

Picosecond multi-wavelength platform for pigment and tattoo removal.

PicoWay is a laser device from Candela built around Picosecond technology. It is designed for professional treatments including Tattoo Removal, Pigmentation and Acne & Scars in aesthetic clinics. It is best suited for established derm/plastics clinics running high tattoo and pigment volume.

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Technical specifications

Wavelengths
532 / 785 / 1064 nm
Pulse Duration
300–450 ps
Max Fluence
up to 400 mJ
Spot Size
2–10 mm

Advantages

  • True picosecond pulse minimizes thermal damage
  • Four wavelengths cover all ink colors and pigment depths
  • Resolve fractional handpiece for scar revision

Considerations

  • High capital cost
  • Consumable handpiece replacements add ongoing expense

Ideal clinic profile

Established derm/plastics clinics running high tattoo and pigment volume.

Clinical notes

Photoacoustic effect fragments pigment into finer particles than nanosecond systems, reducing session count and PIH risk in Fitzpatrick IV–VI.

Direct competitors

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755nm Alexandrite picosecond with Focus lens array for revitalization.

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Four-wavelength pico + Q-switched hybrid for versatile pigment work.