Bye Dull Skin! Get Skin Rejuvenation with PICO Fractional Laser

Imagine a veil over the skin, covering all complexion glows. Dull, tired and stressed skin looks just that. Skin looks strained with no bounce in its step. The skin has overexposed itself and is being scavenged by extrinsic ageing and other cruel factors. 

What is skin dullness or a dull complexion?

A dull complexion is a complexion that has lost its liveliness and brightness. In normal circumstances, the skin makes use of moisture and oil to retain the skin in a smooth and bright state.

The problem with dull skin is more of the appearance, rather than the skin itself.  Skin dullness can be attributed to various factors. Skincare professionals use “dullness” as a blanket term to describe a decrease in skin rosiness or radiance, the corresponding increase of yellowness, and the dark look caused by shadows over uneven skin surfaces. 

What is the cause of dull skin?

Common factors that cause dull skin include

• Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, dehydration and poor diet. 
• Any triggers that deprive your skin of much-needed oxygen and nutrients will result in dull skin tone. 
• Lack of exfoliation – the sloughing off of dead skin cells – can also cause dull skin.
• Constant exposure to strong sunlight, lack of iron, allergies and ageing are the few factors that cause dull, tired and stressed skin. 
• Ageing is also the cause of sagging and drooping skin around the eye area. A quick solution could be antihistamine or to add red meat to your diet. 

Why does our skin mirror how tired we really are?

Lack of sleep and stress are the two ultimate reasons why the skin is lacklustre and dull. When you're tired and stressed, your skin loses collagen.   

Sleeping also allows our skin to reboot by tightening up. Stress, which is linked with lack of sleep, is what beats you up with the ugly stick, as it has a huge effect on your skin. 

How does Pico Fractional Laser help to revive dull skin for Skin Rejuvenation?

Dull skin is usually the result of poor lifestyle habits. These include smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and poor dietary habits among others.

Pico Fractional Laser works on four different wavelengths – 1064nm, 660nm, 595nm, and 532nm and this enhances its ability to remove more pigments in less time, improves skin tone, and aids in skin rejuvenation, without heating the surrounding tissue.

This enhances its ability to remove more pigments in less time;  improving skin tone and skin rejuvenation, without heating the surrounding tissue. All this is achieved with minimal downtime as well.

It delivers an ultra-short laser pulse to target the skin’s pigment cells, breaking them into tiny particles, which are then safely and naturally eliminated by the body. This FDA-approved Skin Rejuvenation laser penetrates deeper into the skin layers that are damaged and blemished to deliver pulses to stimulate collagen from within.

The new collagen will fill up the bubbles, indentations, and depressions caused by any linked, scar or marks, resulting in a smoother appearance.  Its LIOB technology boosts elastin production resulting in smooth and taut skin.

What can Pico Fractional Laser treat?

Pico Fractional Laser is a treatment suited to treat a variety of skin concerns such as dull skin, acne and acne scars, rosacea, pigmentations, sun-damaged skin and melasma. It can also be used for general skin rejuvenation for a radiant complexion.

How is Pico Fractional Laser different from other skin rejuvenation lasers?

Pico fractional lasers are different from other skin rejuvenation lasers because they use very short pulses of light, measured in picoseconds. This allows them to target skin problems accurately while causing less heat damage. As a result, recovery times are faster.

It is non-invasive and delivers noticeable and improved results in lesser sessions than other comparables.

Discomfort and trauma to the skin are minimised, and the skin heals faster with less downtime. The best part is that the treatment works for most skin types, significantly improving appearance.

FAQ on Pico Fractional Laser for skin rejuvenation to beat dull skin

Can Pico Fractional Laser treat dark skin for skin rejuvenation?

PICO Fractional Laser is a safe and effective treatment for skin pigmentation issues. It is also competent in the treatment of Asian and/or darker skin which carries a high probability of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The treatment minimises heat transfer while delivering stronger energy to targeted areas.

Is there any downtime on Pico Fractional Laser for skin rejuvenation?

Downtime is minimal. Patients generally experience mild facial redness for a couple of hours after treatment. In the days following that, the face may feel slightly itchy and rough as the rejuvenation process begins.

How many sessions will you need?

Generally, most patients may require three to five consecutive treatments. The number of sessions will depend on the extent of your skin condition and objective. Treatments are usually spaced two to four weeks apart, sometimes eight weeks if you have a sensitive or darker skin complexion.

What should you share during your consultation?

During the consultation, share important information with our doctor, such as the current state of your general health, including any skin allergies you may have. Also, inform him of any skin treatment that you may have had. Do remember to raise any concerns and queries that you have regarding your condition, the treatment, and the realistic result that you can expect.