title: The use of picosecond lasers beyond tattoos.
abstract: Picosecond lasers are a novel laser with the ability to create a pulse of less than one nanosecond. They have been available in the clinical context since 2012. Dermatologists are now using picosecond lasers regularly for the treatment of blue and green pigment tattoo removal. This article reviews the use of picosecond lasers beyond tattoo removal. The overall consensus for the use of picosecond lasers beyond tattoo treatment is positive. With examples of this in the treatment of nevus of Ota, minocycline-induced pigmentation, acne scarring, and rhytides.
authors.affiliation: a King Edward VII Hospital , London , UK.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Forbat
authors.affiliation: b Dermatological Surgery & Laser Unit, St John's Institute of Dermatology, St Thomas' Hospital , London , UK.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Al-Niaimi
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D007834:Lasers; D010860:Pigments, Biological / Q000528:radiation effects; D012867:Skin / Q000528:radiation effects; D013653:Tattooing / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D010860:Pigments, Biological
keywords: Laser; picosecond; pigmentation