Pigmentation

Pigmentation protocols target excess and uneven melanin — lentigines, sun spots, dullness — using the Pro 1 Pico's 1064 nm picosecond delivery and the DPL Elite light platform over a course of sessions.

Laser and light energy break up or lift unwanted pigment so it clears over time. The 1064 nm picosecond wavelength is the conservative choice for pigment-prone and darker skin.

  • 1064 nm picosecond for deeper or reactive pigment; 532 nm for superficial, warm-toned spots.
  • DPL Elite narrowband light for broad pigment and tone protocols.
  • 1064 nm spares epidermal melanin — used cautiously across darker skin types.
  • Melasma is treated conservatively as a recurrence-prone condition (see the melasma guide).

Relevant technologies

Pro 1 Laser devices

Overview

Pigmentation protocols target excess or uneven melanin in the skin. Energy is absorbed by the pigment and the fragmented particles are cleared over time.

Approach depends on the depth and type of pigment. Conservative, provider-guided protocols are used for reactive or pigment-prone skin; suitability is assessed per patient.

For pigment-prone and darker skin, the 1064 nm picosecond wavelength is the conservative choice because it is less absorbed by epidermal melanin. For recurrence-prone melasma, see the Pro 1 Pico for melasma guide. This page is educational; suitability is determined by a trained provider.

FAQs

Which Pro 1 Laser devices support pigmentation protocols?

The Pro 1 Pico's picosecond and Q-switched modes and the DPL Elite narrowband light platform are used in pigment-focused protocols.

Is pigmentation treatment suitable for darker skin?

1064 nm picosecond delivery is the wavelength used for pigment-prone and darker skin types, with conservative settings selected by a trained provider.

What pigment concerns can be treated?

Common targets include lentigines (sun and age spots), freckling, and uneven tone. Melasma is approached separately and conservatively as a recurrence-prone condition.

How many sessions are needed?

Pigment clears over a course of sessions; the number depends on the pigment type, depth, skin type, and provider settings.

Which wavelength is used for darker skin?

1064 nm picosecond is used for pigment-prone and darker skin because it is less absorbed by epidermal melanin; 532 nm is reserved for superficial, warm-toned pigment with careful patient selection.