PicoWay Laser NYC – Advanced Pigmentation & Tattoo Removal at Candy Spa

📍 123 Baxter Street, Chinatown, New York  ·  Open Daily 10AM–8PM

PicoWay is a picosecond laser system — meaning it delivers energy pulses one thousand times shorter than traditional nanosecond lasers. This fundamental difference in how energy reaches the skin changes outcomes for patients: faster clearance of tattoo ink, more effective treatment of deep pigmentation, and less thermal stress on surrounding tissue. PicoWay is considered one of the most advanced laser systems currently available for both tattoo removal and pigmentation treatment.

Tattoo Removal

PicoWay breaks down tattoo ink particles through a photoacoustic mechanism — the ultra-short pulses create pressure waves that shatter ink into microscopic fragments, which the body’s lymphatic system then clears over the following weeks. Because the energy is delivered so briefly, heat does not accumulate in the surrounding skin at levels that cause scarring or textural change. This allows higher energy delivery per session without the thermal damage risk of older Q-switched lasers. Black and dark blue inks respond fastest; greens, yellows, and purples require more sessions due to their different light absorption spectra. Most tattoos require six to ten sessions for complete or near-complete clearance. Sessions are spaced eight to twelve weeks apart. Pricing from $150 per session.

Pigmentation Treatment

Sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, and age spots are among the most common skin concerns brought to us. PicoWay’s 532nm and 1064nm wavelengths target melanin at different depths, allowing precise treatment of both superficial and deeper pigmentation. For sun spots and age spots, results are typically visible after two to four sessions. Melasma is more complex — it has a hormonal component that makes it prone to recurrence — and requires both laser treatment and consistent sun protection to maintain results. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (from acne, injury, or prior cosmetic procedures) often responds well to PicoWay, particularly when combined with topical brightening agents between sessions. Pricing from $150 per session.

Skin Rejuvenation (RESOLVE)

PicoWay RESOLVE is a fractional laser modality that uses the same picosecond technology to stimulate collagen production without removing the surface layer of skin. It creates microscopic zones of laser impact beneath the epidermis, triggering the body’s wound-healing response and generating new collagen and elastin. The result is improved skin texture, reduced pore size, smoother fine lines, and a more even surface — with minimal downtime. Clients typically see progressive improvement across three to four sessions spaced one month apart. Pricing from $200 per session.

What to Expect

PicoWay treatments are quick — most sessions take 15 to 30 minutes depending on the area being treated. Patients describe the sensation as similar to a rubber band snapping against the skin. A topical anesthetic cream can be applied before your session to minimize discomfort. After treatment, the area may be red for a few hours; this resolves completely within 24 hours for most patients. Avoid sun exposure to the treated area and apply SPF daily during your course of treatment. Do not pick at any crusting that forms after tattoo removal sessions.

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