Cutera introduces new treatment using ultra-short laser pulses

Cutera has introduced new treatment Pico Genesis for pigmentary skin problems.

The new treatment procedure is non-thermal and utilises an enlighten picosecond laser system.

Pico Genesis uses ultra-short laser pulses, which is claimed to produce a shockwave effect. This selectively is said to shatter problem pigments and result in the disruption and remodeling of the upper dermis leading to a brighter, more uniform complexion.

Cutera's interim chief executive officer and chief financial officer Ron Santilli said: "Cutera has a recognised history of introducing proven technology and then repurposing it to benefit our customers and their patients.

"We recognise that pigmentary conditions are a leading aesthetic concern for our market and we're excited to launch a solution for this condition to physicians' practices nationwide, while providing additional functionality to our enlighten system."

Use of the treatment by practitioners showed a decrease of the pigmentation and an improvement to patient's complexion in two treatments. The Pico Genesis procedure is claimed to be pain free, does not require any virtual downtime, and takes approximately 20 minutes to finish.

Pico Genesis' clinical investigator and cosmetic dermatologist Jeremy Green said: "PICO Genesis advances our options to efficiently treat common pigmentary concerns and we have had very positive outcomes with more challenging cases such as low contrast lentigines or lighter brown spots.

"In addition to the skin tone improvements, its visibly clear that there is also something special happening to the overall skin quality-the skin looks brighter and more youthful even following one treatment.

"PICO Genesis is a game changer for me especially when treating my darker skinned patients."

Founded in 1998, Cutera provides laser and other energy-based easy-to-use aesthetic systems for practitioners.