{"id":5347,"date":"2026-09-29T18:53:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T15:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/byhaitham.com\/?page_id=5347"},"modified":"2026-09-29T18:55:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T15:55:03","slug":"picoway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/byhaitham.com\/ar\/picoway\/","title":{"rendered":"PicoWay"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PicoWay Laser Treatment in Riyadh \u2013
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PicoWay laser treatment in Riyadh offers a versatile approach to pigmentation, selected acne scars, wrinkles, unwanted tattoos, and overall skin rejuvenation. The system uses ultra-short picosecond laser pulses to deliver targeted energy with less reliance on prolonged heat than many older laser technologies. Depending on the concern, PicoWay can break pigment or tattoo ink into smaller particles or use fractional energy to stimulate a skin-remodeling response. Different wavelengths and handpieces allow treatment to be customized according to pigment color, skin type, treatment depth, and clinical goal. Dr. Haitham Al-Gzlan assesses your skin, pigmentation pattern, scars, or tattoo before selecting an appropriate PicoWay treatment plan. The aim is precise treatment with realistic results, appropriate recovery, and settings selected for the individual rather than a standard laser protocol.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Fast Facts About PicoWay Laser Treatment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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PicoWay is a picosecond laser platform used for selected pigmentation, tattoo removal, acne scars, wrinkles, and skin rejuvenation concerns. It can deliver full-beam laser energy for pigment and tattoo targeting as well as fractional microbeam treatment through specialized Resolve handpieces. The PicoWay platform supports wavelengths including 532 nm, 730 nm, 785 nm, and 1064 nm, although the wavelength selected depends on the indication, skin type, pigment, and device configuration. Treatment usually involves little to no ablative surface removal compared with fractional CO2 resurfacing, so recovery may be shorter for many PicoWay protocols. Multiple sessions are commonly required for concerns such as tattoos, acne scars, melasma, or persistent pigmentation. Results, downtime, and treatment frequency vary according to the condition and settings used.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What Is PicoWay Laser Treatment?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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PicoWay is a medical picosecond laser system developed by Candela that delivers energy in extremely short pulses measured in picoseconds. These ultra-short pulses create a strong photomechanical or photoacoustic effect that can fragment pigment and tattoo ink into smaller particles. The body’s natural clearance processes then gradually remove many of these fragmented particles over time. Fractional PicoWay treatment works differently by creating microscopic laser-induced optical breakdown zones beneath the skin that stimulate a repair and remodeling response. This mechanism can support collagen and elastin formation for selected acne scars, wrinkles, and textural concerns. PicoWay treatment is therefore not one single procedure; wavelengths, handpieces, settings, and treatment goals are selected according to the condition being treated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What Makes PicoWay Different?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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PicoWay’s main advantage is the combination of very short picosecond pulses, multiple wavelengths, and different beam-delivery options within one laser platform. Full-beam PicoWay treatment can selectively target pigment or tattoo ink, while fractional Resolve technology is designed for concerns such as acne scars, wrinkles, and skin rejuvenation. The platform can use 532 nm, 730 nm, 785 nm, and 1064 nm wavelengths to interact with different pigment colors and depths. Short pulse durations emphasize a photoacoustic effect, allowing pigment fragmentation with less prolonged thermal exposure than many older nanosecond systems. This does not mean every wavelength or treatment is appropriate for every skin type, and settings still need careful selection. Dr. Haitham chooses the treatment approach according to diagnosis, skin type, pigment depth, treatment history, and desired outcome rather than simply using the same PicoWay setting for everyone.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Skin Conditions PicoWay Laser Can Treat<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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PicoWay laser treatment can be considered for a range of pigmentary, textural, scar-related, and tattoo concerns. Current PicoWay indications include selected benign pigmented lesions, melasma, tattoo removal, wrinkles, and acne scars using specific wavelengths and handpieces. Fractional picosecond treatment has also been studied for enlarged pores, skin texture, and stretch marks. The correct approach depends on whether the target is epidermal pigment, deeper dermal pigment, tattoo ink, a structural scar, or a combination of concerns. Some conditions require several PicoWay sessions or combination treatment rather than laser treatment alone. A skin assessment helps determine whether PicoWay, another laser technology, topical therapy, or a different dermatological treatment is the best match.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPicoWay can target selected benign pigmented lesions by delivering laser energy that is absorbed by melanin within the unwanted pigmentation. The ultra-short pulses fragment pigment particles into smaller pieces that can gradually be cleared by the body. Concerns such as lentigines, freckles, selected brown spots, and certain forms of sun-related pigmentation may respond when the correct wavelength is chosen. The 532 nm wavelength is often used for more superficial pigment, while longer wavelengths may reach deeper pigment with different interactions with melanin. Not every brown spot should be lasered without diagnosis because some lesions require dermatological examination before cosmetic treatment. Dr. Haitham assesses the type and depth of pigmentation before selecting an appropriate PicoWay laser protocol.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMelasma is a chronic pigmentation disorder influenced by factors that can include sun exposure, hormones, inflammation, and individual skin biology. PicoWay has specific device indications for melasma with selected wavelengths and handpieces, but laser treatment should not be presented as a guaranteed cure. Melasma can recur, and inappropriate laser energy may sometimes trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or worsening pigmentation, particularly in darker skin. Recent evidence supports a role for selected picosecond laser protocols, but topical treatment, sun protection, and combination management remain important. Treatment parameters should therefore be conservative and individualized according to skin type, pigment depth, previous treatment response, and recurrence risk. Dr. Haitham first confirms whether the pigmentation is melasma before deciding if PicoWay should form part of the treatment plan.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPicoWay Resolve uses fractional picosecond energy to create microscopic areas of laser-induced optical breakdown beneath the surface of the skin. This controlled response can stimulate collagen and elastin remodeling without the same surface ablation associated with fractional CO2 laser resurfacing. Over time, selected fine lines, wrinkles, skin texture, and firmness may improve as remodeling progresses. Clinical research has reported improvements in wrinkles, texture, pores, and skin firmness following fractional picosecond treatment. Results develop gradually and usually require more than immediate post-treatment assessment to evaluate properly. Deep wrinkles or significant skin laxity may require other treatments or a combination approach rather than PicoWay alone.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFractional PicoWay treatment may be used for selected atrophic acne scars by creating microscopic optical breakdown zones within the skin and stimulating remodeling. The 1064 nm Resolve handpiece has an indication for acne scars in selected Fitzpatrick skin types, and studies of fractional picosecond lasers have shown improvement in atrophic acne scars and visible pores. Rolling, boxcar, and icepick scars have different structures, so not every scar should be treated with laser alone. Deeper tethered or icepick scars may require treatments such as subcision, punch techniques, TCA-based procedures, or other resurfacing methods. Large pores may appear less noticeable as texture and collagen support improve, although pore size is also influenced by genetics and oil production. Dr. Haitham assesses scar morphology and post-acne pigmentation separately before developing the treatment plan.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPicoWay tattoo removal uses picosecond pulses to break tattoo ink into much smaller particles that the body's immune system can gradually clear. The PicoWay platform offers multiple wavelengths that target a wide range of tattoo pigments, including black, brown, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple in appropriate skin types and device configurations. For example, 1064 nm is commonly used for darker tattoo colors and has tattoo indications across Fitzpatrick skin types I\u2013VI, while 532 nm targets colors such as red, yellow, and orange in lighter skin types. The 730 nm and 785 nm handpieces can target selected blue and green pigments. No laser can guarantee complete removal of every tattoo because ink composition, depth, color, tattoo age, layering, and individual immune response all influence clearance. Multiple sessions with adequate healing intervals are usually required for progressive tattoo fading.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFractional picosecond technology has been studied for stretch marks by creating controlled microscopic effects that stimulate collagen remodeling within the affected skin. Research has reported improvement in the depth and appearance of striae after a series of picosecond treatments, including studies involving darker Fitzpatrick skin types. PicoWay should not be marketed as a treatment that completely removes stretch marks because mature striae represent permanent structural changes within the skin. The expected result is improvement in texture, depth, and overall appearance rather than total disappearance. Several sessions may be needed, and response varies according to the age, color, depth, and anatomical location of the stretch marks. Dr. Haitham can determine whether picosecond fractional treatment, another laser, microneedling, radiofrequency, or a combination approach is more appropriate.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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