Tattoo removal laser PicoWay®

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Overview
The PicoWay® picosecond laser device is an advanced picosecond laser platform for non-invasive medical and aesthetic treatments. It delivers ultra-short picosecond pulses (trillionths of a second) and high peak power to create a photoacoustic effect that fragments pigment and tattoo ink with minimal thermal damage to surrounding tissue. Indications include tattoo removal, benign pigmented lesions, melasma, acne scars, wrinkles, Café au lait macules (CALMs), lentigines and Nevus of Ota.

Key benefits and clinical outcomes

• Low to no downtime: Typical treatment sessions are brief (about 15–20 minutes for many procedures) and leave the epidermis largely intact.
• Photoacoustic mechanism: Ultra-short pulses minimize skin heating and collateral tissue damage compared with slower nanosecond lasers.
• Suitable for darker skin types: Picosecond pulses and the 1064 nm wavelength reduce the risk of hypopigmentation and scarring in higher Fitzpatrick skin types (IV–VI).
• Patient comfort: Resolve applicators stimulate collagen and elastin beneath the skin surface for comfortable treatments with minimal recovery time.
• High rates of improvement across clinical studies: examples reported include 94% improvement in acne scars, 92% in wrinkles, 96% in benign pigmented lesions, and 86% in tattoo removal; melasma and certain pigmented lesions show 50–75% improvement in selected studies.

Applications
Advance your practice with PicoWay treatments for tattoo removal, benign pigmented lesions, melasma, acne scars, and wrinkles. The system supports a wide range of tattoo colors and skin types and is cleared by major regulatory authorities for multiple indications.

Indications by wavelength / handpiece (selected)

• Zoom 532 nm: red, yellow, orange tattoo removal (FST I–III); benign pigmented lesions (I–IV); melasma (I–IV); café au lait macules (I–IV); lentigines (I–IV).
• Zoom 1064 nm: black, brown, green, blue, purple tattoo removal (I–VI); benign pigmented lesions (I–IV); melasma (I–IV); Nevus of Ota (III–IV).
• 730 nm and 785 nm: blue and green tattoo removal (II–IV); benign pigmented lesions (I–IV); lentigines (I–IV).
• Resolve (532 nm, 532 nm HE, 1064 nm): benign pigmented lesions and wrinkles (I–IV); Resolve 1064 nm also indicated for acne scars (II–V) and melasma (I–IV).
• Resolve Fusion 532 nm: benign pigmented lesions (I–IV).

How it works
The device uses ultra-short picosecond pulses to shatter pigment and tattoo ink into tiny particles via a photoacoustic effect; those fragments are then cleared by the body’s immune system. For acne scars and wrinkles, micro-beam (fractional) modes create controlled micro-injuries (laser-induced optical breakdown, LIOB) beneath the epidermis to stimulate collagen and elastin formation without ablating the skin surface.

Applicators and handpiece configurations
The PicoWay platform provides multiple handpiece options to expand treatment versatility:

• Zoom: full beam; wavelengths 532 nm and 1064 nm (single applicator); spot sizes 2–10 mm.
• 730 nm: full beam; spot sizes 2, 3, 4 mm.
• 785 nm: full beam with Ti:sapphire crystal; spot sizes 2, 3, 4 mm.
• PicoWay Resolve™: micro-beam delivery; wavelengths 532 nm and 1064 nm (two applicators); treatment spot size ~6×6 mm.
• PicoWay Resolve Fusion™ 532 nm: micro-beam with surrounding diffuse ring; wavelength 532 nm; treatment spot size ~6×6 mm.

Performance and features

• Four true picosecond wavelengths and pulse durations for highly customizable treatments with minimal side effects.
• Multiple beam delivery technologies: full-beam, micro-beam (Resolve), and micro-beam with a fusion ring (Resolve Fusion).
• Adjustable wavelength, energy (fluence), spot size, and repetition rate to tailor treatments by indication and skin type.
• High peak power for efficient pigment and tattoo fragmentation.
• Enhanced articulated arm available to extend reach, improve stability, and ensure precise beam alignment.
• Linked, easy-to-use user interface; dial settings on zoom handpieces visible on screen.
• Fast initiation: system is ready in less than two minutes; Pulse-on-Demand design supports long flashlamp life.
• Ergonomic, lightweight handpieces to improve clinician comfort over extended use and large treatment areas.

Treatment protocol highlights

• Tattoo removal: most patients require approximately 4–10 PicoWay sessions for significant clearance; sessions are commonly spaced 6–8 weeks apart. Clearance depends on tattoo size, ink density, ink colors, and skin type.
• Skin rejuvenation (Resolve): series of quick, low-downtime treatments that stimulate collagen and elastin for acne scars and wrinkles; clinical studies report marked improvements after a few sessions for many patients.

Regulatory clearances
Selected clearances include FDA 510(k) clearances and Health Canada licensure for multiple indications; the system is also CE marked and TGA cleared for selected indications.

caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Model / trade name: PicoWay®
• Beam delivery technologies: full-beam (Zoom), micro-beam (PicoWay Resolve™), micro-beam with fusion ring (Resolve Fusion™)
• Wavelengths available: 1064 nm, 785 nm, 730 nm, 532 nm (and 532 nm HE)
• Treatment spot sizes: Zoom 2–10 mm; 730/785 nm: 2/3/4 mm; Resolve: ~6×6 mm
• Pulse duration: picoseconds (ultra-short pulses)
• Typical session time: 15–20 minutes for many treatments
• Typical tattoo treatment course: ~4–10 sessions (spacing ~6–8 weeks)
• Clinical outcomes (reported): acne scars up to 94% improvement; wrinkles up to 92% improvement; benign pigmented lesions up to 96% improvement; tattoo removal up to 86% in selected studies; melasma/lentigines/CALMs 50–75% in selected reports
• Features: adjustable fluence, wavelength, spot size, repetition rate; Pulse-on-Demand flashlamp; enhanced articulated arm option; ergonomic handpieces
• Regulatory: FDA cleared (selected indications), CE marked (selected indications), TGA cleared (selected indications)