TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
PicoSure (Cynosure) vs PicoWay (Candela)
Analyzing the top two Picosecond lasers for tattoo and pigment removal, comparing 755nm vs 1064nm/532nm primary wavelengths.
PicoSure (Cynosure)
Pros
- ✓Uses a 755nm Alexandrite core wavelength
- ✓Incredible at shattering green, blue, and purple tattoo ink
- ✓Focus Lens Array is legendary for skin revitalization
Cons
- ×Struggles more with red ink
- ×755nm is not safely usable on skin types V and VI for tattoo removal
PicoWay (Candela)
Pros
- ✓Dual 1064nm/532nm wavelengths are highly versatile
- ✓The 1064nm mode is perfectly safe for dark skin (Fitzpatrick IV-VI)
- ✓Shorter picosecond pulse duration generates higher peak power
Cons
- ×Struggles with green and light blue tattoo ink without the 730nm handpiece
- ×Less renowned for general anti-aging than PicoSure
Clinical Verdict
PicoSure is the ultimate tool for blue/green tattoos and overall skin revitalization (Focus lens). PicoWay is the definitive safer choice for tattoo removal on dark skin.
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