Can picosecond laser remove acne marks?

Jan 24, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have had long-term acne problems that left acne marks, and I hope to improve them with picosecond laser treatment. I would like to know if picosecond laser can remove acne marks.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Lu

Picosecond laser is a new type of laser therapy technology. It emits extremely short pulses, enabling energy to be released in an incredibly brief period, creating microscopic thermal damage to the skin, which stimulates collagen regeneration, thereby improving skin texture and tone. For post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation such as acne marks, picosecond laser offers excellent therapeutic effects. It can precisely target and destroy pigment particles without damaging the surrounding healthy skin tissue, thus providing high safety and effectiveness in treating acne marks.

Patients seeking to remove acne marks using picosecond laser are advised to first consult and undergo evaluation at a reputable medical institution. An experienced physician should develop a suitable treatment plan based on the patient's individual condition. At the same time, patients should maintain realistic expectations regarding treatment outcomes, as individual differences in skin condition and recovery capacity may result in varying degrees of effectiveness. If the acne marks are particularly severe, multiple treatment sessions may be required to achieve optimal results.

During the treatment process, patients need to cooperate with the physician in pre-operative preparation and post-operative care, such as maintaining skin cleanliness, avoiding ultraviolet exposure, and ensuring proper hydration and moisturization.