Quanta Discovery Pico Plus is the first “second generation” picosecond Nd:YAG laser for tattoo removal, pigmented lesions, acne scars and wrinkles. It is a non-ablative triple wavelength Q-switched picosecond laser that produces ultrashort laser pulses. The laser energy is absorbed by the targeted pigments producing photomechanical breakdown into tiny particles which are then eliminated by the body’s immune system.
Quanta Discovery Pico Plus produces pulses that are 10x shorter than traditional nanosecond Q-switched lasers. This means that the laser pulse is better confined to the targeted pigmentation, breaking it up into smaller finer fragments with less collateral damage. Less collateral damage means a lower risk of complications such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Overall, it induces faster results with fewer sessions or side effects.
This laser machine generates a pure photoacoustic effect to shatter inks and pigmentations leaving the surrounding tissues unharmed. Its picosecond laser, thanks to its shorter pulse durations and high peak power, can effectively pulverize even the deepest skin pigment. The Picosecond pulses represent the real trump card for every patient’s needs. The Quanta Discovery Pico Plus conjugates high fragmentation power for very effective treatment of tattoos and pigmentations, to fractional picosecond power for unparalleled results in acne scars and wrinkles treatments.
System Features
Highest Peak Power
Discovery Pico Plus, an FDA-approved second-generation picosecond laser, uses Quanta’s patented Pico-Boost technology to generate the highest peak power among available picosecond lasers such as Picosure, Picoway, Lutronic Pico Plus, Enlighten, etc. Discovery Pico Plus has 1.8GW peak power, which is many times higher than regular nanosecond Q-switched lasers such as the Fotona Starwalker MaQX (which has a five nanosecond pulse duration and is not a picosecond laser) that have peak powers ranging from 0.2 to 0.5GW. Higher peak power laser pulses are able to break up pigments more thoroughly and at a deeper depth in the skin, making it more effective for stubborn pigmentation.
Adjustable Pulse Duration with Four Emission Modes
Unlike many other picosecond lasers that can only produce picosecond pulses, Quanta Discovery Pico Plus is able to produce picosecond, nanosecond, Optipulse (double nanosecond) to quasi-long pulse 300us pulse durations. This adjustable pulse duration allows the the laser to be customized depending on need. It can use ultrashort pulse durations for photoacoustic effects (breaking up pigmentation, scar treatments) and longer ones for photothermal effects (to treat acne, stimulate collagen production).
Fractional Microlens Array
The Quanta Discovery Pico Plus laser uses a special fractional microlens array handpiece to further concentrate the laser energy into tiny spots. These areas of extremely high energy are able to generate laser-induced optical breakdown (LIOB) leading to plasma formation, cavitation and shockwave formation. This effectively breaks down scar tissue and old collagen and activates intense collagen stimulation leading to skin renewal, improvement in skin texture, scarring and pores.
