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PicoWay Laser for Dilworth Dermatology and Laser Center

21 Jun 2016 · 2 min

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In this short video, medical reporter Suzanne Stevens introduces a live demonstration of the PicoWay picosecond laser for tattoo removal at Dilworth Dermatology and Laser Center. The demonstration features physician assistant Sharon Swartz treating a patient, Abby Loudon, who wants to remove a partially completed, multicolored tattoo on the inside of her left finger. The narrator explains that the PicoWay uses ultra‑short (picosecond) laser pulses to shatter ink particles, allowing the body to clear them more quickly. The technology is promoted as delivering faster, more comfortable treatments with minimal risk, requiring fewer sessions—estimated at three to four—compared with older methods. Abby reports feeling no pain during the procedure. The video also references a prior demonstration by Dr. Charles Brown, positioning the PicoWay as the latest advancement in tattoo removal.

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Hi, I'm medical reporter Suzanne Stevens for Dilworth Dermatology and Laser. You might have seen Dr. Charles Brown demonstrate the very latest laser used for tattoo removal, the PicoWay. Well, that technology has gotten even better, and we're going to see that demonstrated today by physician assistant Sharon Swartz. Now, this is Abby Loudon. She's a very fit cycle instructor, and she has a tattoo that she doesn't want anymore. Okay, let's see this tattoo.
It's right there on the inside of my finger on my left hand. Okay, and when did you get that? About 2 years ago. And what's wrong with it? Um, it didn't take on the right side, so it didn't complete. It's a very hard part of the skin to take, and I just got engaged, so I just don't want the tattoo there anymore.
Of course. It would take the attention away from my finger. I totally get that. Alright, well, thank you. So Abby's gonna let us go back now and watch Sharon Swartz demonstrate the PicoWay. Let's go. The PicoWay will treat multicolored tattoos on different skin types. It actually utilizes unique picosecond laser technology to deliver fast, comfortable treatments. So this laser actually delivers energy to the targeted ink in ultra-short pulses, 1 trillionth of a second, a picosecond. So with the PicoWay, you will have better results in fewer treatments. It actually shatters the ink particles and then your body carries it away. There is minimal risk and minimal discomfort because it works so fast.
What do you feel? Nothing. Really? Nothing at all.
How many, how many times do you think you're gonna have to have this done? 3 or 4. Well, thank you very much for letting us experience this with you. For Dilworth Dermatology and Laser, I'm medical reporter Suzanne Stevens.