Can honeycomb picosecond laser remove scars?
Mar 14, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Lu
Introduction
Whether honeycomb picosecond laser can remove scars depends on the severity of the scar. Generally, honeycomb picosecond laser can only remove mild and small superficial scars, primarily improving their appearance by disrupting excessive collagen proteins. However, for severe, larger, and harder scars, the treatment effect of honeycomb picosecond laser may not be significant, and timely surgical intervention may be required.
Generally speaking, scars refer to cicatricial tissues. Fractional picosecond laser treatment is a common cosmetic procedure. The general reference price for fractional picosecond laser treatment is 1000-3000 yuan per session, and some improvement is usually noticeable after 2-3 days. Whether fractional picosecond laser can remove scars mainly depends on the severity of the scar. If the scar is only minor and covers a small area, it can generally be removed. However, if the scar is more severe and covers a larger area, removal might not be achievable. For scars that cannot be removed, timely medical consultation is recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:
If the scar formed on the skin surface is not severe, the symptoms are not obvious, and the scar is superficial with a small surface area, and the scar's hardness is moderate, with no raised or rough surface, fractional picosecond laser treatment can usually achieve a certain therapeutic effect. Fractional picosecond laser mainly works by emitting a specific wavelength of light beam to disrupt excessive collagen proteins, thereby reducing scar tissue and improving the appearance of the scar.
However, if the scar is deep-seated with obvious symptoms, and the scar tissue is uneven, deformed, or hardened, the effectiveness of removal using fractional picosecond laser is limited. Improper operation might even worsen the scar, making the symptoms more pronounced. In such cases, other treatment methods should be considered under a doctor's guidance, such as scar excision surgery, which can directly and completely remove the scar tissue through surgical means.
It should be noted that to ensure safety, it is advisable to consult a doctor first and undergo the procedure at a legitimate medical facility before undergoing fractional picosecond laser scar removal. Additionally, maintaining skin hygiene after treatment is important to reduce the risk of infection.
