Underarm Pico Laser

Underarm Pico Toning

Addressing Dark Underarms and Uneven Skin Tone

The underarm area is prone to darkening due to various factors, including friction, shaving or hair removal, irritation from skincare or personal care products, and inflammation of the hair follicles. When these factors occur repeatedly, they may stimulate increased melanin production, causing the underarms to appear darker than the surrounding skin.

Pico Toning is one laser-based approach for addressing pigmentation and uneven skin tone. It uses laser energy delivered in extremely short pulses to target pigment in the skin, helping break it down into smaller particles before the body gradually eliminates them through its natural processes.

For the underarm area, treatment should take into consideration the degree of pigmentation, the individual’s skin condition, and the underlying causes of the darkening. This helps the doctor determine the most appropriate treatment approach for each individual.

What Can Underarm Pico Toning Help With?

Reduce Dullness and Darkening

Helps address excess pigmentation that causes the underarm skin to appear dark or dull.

Promote a More Even Skin Tone

As excess pigmentation is reduced, the skin tone in the underarm area may appear more even and uniform.

Address Post-Inflammatory Dark Spots

For dark spots caused by shaving, ingrown hairs, or inflamed hair follicles, Pico Toning may be incorporated as part of an approach to managing post-inflammatory pigmentation.

Help the Underarm Skin Look Smoother and Healthier

When pigmentation and dullness are the primary concerns, a more even skin tone may also make the overall appearance of the underarm skin look smoother and more uniform.

Who Is Underarm Pico Toning Suitable For?

Underarm Pico Toning may be suitable for individuals who experience:

• Underarms that appear darker than the surrounding skin
• Dull or uneven-looking underarm skin
• Uneven skin tone in the underarm area
• Dark spots caused by shaving or hair removal
• Post-inflammatory dark spots from inflamed hair follicles
• Darkening caused by friction
• Concerns about excess pigmentation in the underarm area

However, the underlying cause of the darkening should be assessed before treatment, as different causes of dark underarms may respond differently to treatment.

When Can You Expect to See Results from Underarm Pico Toning?

Pico Toning does not make dark pigmentation disappear immediately after treatment. After the pigment absorbs the laser energy, the body still needs time to naturally eliminate the fragmented pigment. As a result, the skin tone may gradually appear more even over time.

The results depend on several factors, including:

• The initial degree of pigmentation
• The underlying cause of the darkening
• The amount and type of pigmentation
• The individual’s natural skin tone
• The laser settings used during treatment
• Individual response to treatment
• Post-treatment skincare and aftercare

Things to Know Before Treatment

A doctor should evaluate the skin condition and underlying cause of dark underarms before undergoing Pico Toning. If there is a rash, wound, or active inflammation in the treatment area, inform the doctor before treatment. Individuals with sensitive skin or a tendency to develop post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation should also inform the doctor so that the laser settings can be appropriately adjusted to their skin condition.

Results, duration of effect, and individual response to treatment may vary from person to person.