[Doctor's Column] Why You Should Approach PicoToning with ‘More Accurateness’ Rather Than ‘More Hardness’

"The harder you shoot, the faster you improve?"

While performing Pico Toning procedures, I often receive requests like these: ▲ “Please apply it a bit stronger today.” ▲ “Wouldn’t it improve faster if I applied it more strongly than last time?”

From the perspective of the person undergoing the procedure, it is natural to expect faster and more certain results. However, The skin does not operate on the simple formula that stronger energy equals better results. rather Excessive stimulation overactivates melanocytes, leading to adverse effects such as darker pigmentation or prolonged redness and irritation. It also makes.

If you do it too strongly, it actually has a 'counterproductive' effect.

A picosecond laser is a treatment that selectively splits only pigment particles by emitting high-output energy for a very short duration in picoseconds. is. However, this energy cannot accurately target only the pigment, and If it acts extensively on surrounding tissues, the skin recognizes this as inflammation and responds defensively. It causes. The phenomenon that appears at this time is Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) This reaction is particularly pronounced in areas with thin or sensitive skin, or on skin that has already been subjected to repeated irritation.

Gradual control while observing the response at low power

In dermatology, rather than increasing energy, Adjusting it precisely is much more important. ...in fact, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and various journal reviews, lasers for pigment treatment A method of observing the reaction while gradually increasing the intensity from low power. It is recommended as the safest and most effective approach.

Shooting strongly all at once can cause greater stress to the skin. ❙ Source: ClipArtKorea

How PicoToning Actually Works

Pico Toning is not a procedure that produces significant changes with just one session. The laser breaks down pigment particles into smaller pieces and induces those fragments to be naturally eliminated through the skin's metabolic system. The key is to do this. This process requires time, and shooting strongly all at once does not speed up the elimination process. On the contrary, it can cause greater stress to the skin, delaying recovery or potentially leading to new pigmentation reactions.

Precision is more important than strong stimulation

The reason we do not blindly follow patients' requests is due to our medical principle of prioritizing safety. Depending on skin condition, the maximum strength that can be used on a day is a 'medically defined limit' exists, and that If it goes beyond the scope, it is damage, not treatment. This is because it can become this. The skin Approaching 'more accurately' rather than 'harder' Change occurs only when you do it. The effects of PicoToning are not a one-time stimulus, but rather results that appear gradually through accurate diagnosis, appropriate intensity, and a repetitive yet safe approach.

👉 An expert's closing line

What is more important than quick results is safe recovery without side effects. We hope you trust the process and work with the medical team to create a plan that suits your skin's rhythm.

※ This article provides general information about Pico Toning and does not recommend any specific procedure, guarantee effectiveness, or replace consultation with a professional.

Park Jung-jin, Chief Director of Maypure Clinic Gwangmyeong Cheolsan Branch

· Graduated from Jeonbuk National University School of Medicine

· Master of Medicine, Jeonbuk National University School of Medicine

· Resident at Seoul Central Veterans Hospital

· Regular member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Obesity

· Regular member of the Korean Laser Society

· Restylane Aesthetic Thought Leader

· Classys (Shrink) Consultant, Training Instructor

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