Honeycomb Pico Laser Editor-Trial: Effect on Hormonal Spots, and How it Differs from Regular Pico Laser

In recent years, many beauty clinics and medical aesthetic centers have introduced the Picosure Honeycomb Pico Laser treatment, claiming it is more effective and functional than conventional Pico laser treatments. But is Honeycomb Pico really as effective as advertised? How does it differ from traditional laser treatments? Let’s explore.

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What is Pico Laser?

Before explaining Honeycomb Pico, it’s important to understand what Pico laser is. Its key feature is “pico”, a unit of time equal to one trillionth of a second. During this extremely short pulse, the Pico laser emits ultra-short laser bursts to target melanin cells under the skin, shattering them into fine dust-like particles which are then naturally metabolized or absorbed.

Although both Pico laser and traditional lasers use different wavelengths to treat skin issues, their mechanisms differ:

• Traditional lasers convert light energy into heat to destroy melanin cells and remove spots.
• Pico lasers use photoacoustic effects and extremely short pulses to break melanin cells without excessive heat. This reduces skin damage and minimizes post-treatment darkening.

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What is Honeycomb Pico? How is it Different from Regular Pico Laser?

After understanding Pico laser, you might wonder: what exactly is Honeycomb Pico?

Pico lasers come in various device types, with different wavelengths and patented technologies. Honeycomb Pico is one such device, also called Pico Honeycomb, Honeycomb Laser, or Pico Laser Honeycomb.

It uses an MLA (Micro Lens Array) focusing lens, commonly known as the honeycomb lens, to disperse the laser beam into a grid-like pattern, similar to a honeycomb. This reduces the total area of skin affected while creating Laser-Induced Optical Breakdown (LIOB) in the subcutaneous tissue, without damaging the skin surface.

The LIOB effect stimulates dermal cells to repair themselves and promotes collagen production. This allows effective treatment of both superficial and deeper skin concerns, such as fading pigmentation, reducing acne marks and scars, improving pitted scars, and treating deeper indented scars.

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Benefits of Picosure Honeycomb Pico Laser Treatment

i. Reduces Melanin Accumulation

The primary benefit of Honeycomb Pico is breaking down melanin. With age, skin’s melanin metabolism slows, and factors like UV exposure, hormones, and endocrine changes can worsen pigmentation. Honeycomb Pico’s laser effectively shatters these melanin cells, helping fade freckles, sunspots, age spots, hormonal spots, and melasma.

ii. Reduces Wrinkles

Aging leads to collagen loss, causing sagging and wrinkles. Honeycomb Pico’s MLA lens stimulates collagen-producing cells, promoting collagen growth and restructuring. It helps smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and improves skin laxity.

Note: Deep wrinkles may require additional treatments, such as thread lifting, HIFU, or Botox, for more visible results.

iii. Shrinks Pores

Large pores can be minimized through the LIOB effect. Honeycomb Pico creates micro-injuries that trigger dermal self-repair and collagen remodeling, effectively tightening pores.

iv. Improves Acne Scars

Inflammation from acne can leave scars, marks, or indented areas. Honeycomb Pico reduces melanin accumulation and stimulates collagen remodeling, improving acne scars, marks, and uneven texture.

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How Soon Will Picosure Honeycomb Pico Laser Show Results? How Often Should it be Done?

For mild skin concerns, noticeable improvement can appear 6–9 weeks after the first session, though one session alone may not fully resolve all issues.

• Superficial spots (freckles, sunspots, pigmentation): 2–3 sessions are usually sufficient.
• Deep spots (melasma, age spots, tattoos): multiple sessions may be needed.

Frequency: Initially, sessions are recommended every 4–5 weeks. Once skin improves, maintenance sessions can be done every 3–6 months.

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Post-Treatment Care for Honeycomb Pico Laser

After treatment, skin is sensitive and requires careful care:

i. Sun Protection

Always apply sunscreen to prevent UV-induced darkening and avoid redness, peeling, or irritation.

ii. Avoid Hot Water

During the first week, avoid hot water, hot baths, saunas, or facial steamers to prevent further irritation and dehydration.

iii. Enhance Hydration

Use moisturizers morning and night. Hydrating masks are recommended to maintain skin moisture and support self-repair.

iv. Avoid Irritating Skincare Products

Avoid exfoliants, alcohol-based products, retinoids (AHA/BHA), or other strong actives, which can cause secondary damage.

v. Avoid Makeup

Do not apply makeup immediately post-treatment, as rubbing or chemical exposure can irritate sensitive skin.

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Other Types of Laser Treatments

i. Skin Rejuvenation Laser (“White Porcelain Baby Laser”)

Brightens skin, evens tone, and removes dead surface cells while targeting melanin.

ii. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)

Reduces excessive sebum, shrinks pores, and stimulates collagen for firmer skin.

iii. Resurfacing Laser

Treats acne scars, indents, and pitted scars (commonly CO2 or Er:YAG lasers). Effective but requires longer recovery.

iv. Dye Laser

Fades red acne marks or indented scars by targeting microvascular issues, also reduces oil secretion.

v. Fractional Laser

Improves acne marks, indents, and pitted scars by creating micro-channels for dermal self-repair and collagen stimulation.

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Editor-Trial: Hormonal Spots – Perfect Medical PicoCure Pigmentation Removal Treatment

The editor personally tried Perfect Medical’s PicoCure Pigmentation Removal Treatment for hormonal spots.

Mechanism: Combines Pico and nanosecond lasers to break down melanin. Nanosecond laser targets larger melanin cells, then Pico laser shatters them into dust-like particles for easier metabolism. It also stimulates collagen for overall skin health.

Experience:

• Gentle and safe, only slightly stronger when the laser hits pigmentation.
• Feels like a mild snap or warm sensation.
• Immediate spot removal is not visible; melanin is gradually absorbed and expelled by the body.
• After one week, hormonal spots appear visibly lighter.

Recommendation: One session cannot fully remove hormonal spots. A full course (~6 sessions) is needed for ~70–80% clearance.

The editor purchased a full course after seeing visible results from the free trial. Skincare products like creams or serums often fail; only Pico/Honeycomb Pico delivers real depigmentation.

Perfect Medical currently offers a free first trial of the PicoCure Pigmentation Removal Treatment — don’t miss it!