Hello.
I am Director Hwang, from Cleor Clinic Gangnam Branch.
Have you ever looked closely in the mirror and noticed a bumpy texture on your cheeks?
While it may look fine from a distance, subtle irregularities often appear
densely when viewed under lighting at certain angles.
Such unevenness is usually caused by two factors overlapping in the same area.
It is a state where pores have enlarged due to accumulated sebum and dead skin cells, combined with marks left behind after inflammation where the dermis has not fully recovered.
Even if you cover the surface with cosmetics, the underlying unevenness remains, which can be frustrating.
In such cases, rather than stripping the surface, we look at an approach that sends regenerative signals deep into the dermis.
Today, we will look at what Gangnam Pico Fraxel is,
what its strengths are, and how it can be effectively utilized.
What is Gangnam Pico Fraxel
👉 Gangnam Pico Fraxel is a laser treatment that uses a Fraxel lens to concentrate extremely short pulses in picosecond units, creating microscopic regenerative signals beneath the surface while leaving the epidermis intact.
A picosecond is one trillionth of a second.
When the time a laser stays in the tissue becomes this
short, the nature of the energy itself changes.
Because there is no time for heat to spread to surrounding tissues,
the energy acts as an instantaneous pressure wave at the site instead of spreading as heat.
This is called the photoacoustic effect.
The Fraxel method is added to this.
The energy that would have been spread evenly over a wide area is concentrated into dense points through a special lens,
leaving the normal, untouched tissue between the points.
At the points where the energy is concentrated, very small spaces are created under the epidermis,
which is called Laser-Induced Optical Breakdown, or LIOB for short.
The skin recognizes these microscopic spaces as areas that need repair, triggering the regeneration process.
Strengths of Gangnam Pico Fraxel
👉 All the strengths of Gangnam Pico Fraxel stem from the single property of the extremely short pulse duration.
First, it does not give heat time to spread.
The degree to which a laser leaves heat in the tissue is determined not only by the intensity of the energy but also by how long that energy stays.
In the picosecond range, the time it takes for the energy to touch the tissue and disappear is shorter than the time it takes for heat to transfer to the surroundings.
Therefore, the proportion of thermal damage spreading outside the target area is reduced, and it is handled in a way that redness does not linger for long, even on sensitive skin.
Second, the energy acts as a pressure wave rather than heat.
The short pulse creates a force that pushes momentarily instead of heating the tissue.
This pressure wave is involved in breaking down clustered pigment particles,
and at the same time, it remains as mechanical stimulation deep in the dermis, leading to regenerative signals.
This is why it is easy to plan for areas where unevenness and pigmentation are mixed together in one direction.
Third, it is a non-ablative (does not strip the skin) method that leaves the epidermal surface intact.
As the Fraxel lens concentrates energy into points, the action site moves below the epidermis,
and the outermost stratum corneum is generally preserved.
Since the barrier covering the skin is maintained, large scabs do not form, and the time required for re-epithelialization and the burden of recovery are managed to be lighter than with ablative lasers.
Working Principle of Gangnam Pico Fraxel
👉 Gangnam Pico Fraxel follows a causal chain starting from extremely short pulses, leading to the formation of micro-spaces, regenerative signals, and collagen rearrangement.
It starts with pulse width.
When energy in the picosecond range passes through a Fraxel lens and is focused into dense points,
the energy density reaching each point increases rapidly.
At points where the density exceeds the critical threshold, the tissue under the epidermis is momentarily
pushed aside, creating very small empty spaces.
This is LIOB, and its size is so microscopic that it cannot be distinguished by the naked eye.
The skin reads these spaces as areas that need to be repaired.
The normal tissue remaining around them becomes the starting point for recovery, the regeneration process is activated,
and fibroblasts are activated to create new collagen and elastic fibers.
This is the reason for leaving the space between the points empty.
It is because untouched tissue must remain for recovery to fill in quickly.
As this process accumulates with each session, the area under the depressions is filled in little by little,
and the loose support structure around the pores is organized.
Since it is a method of layering microscopic regeneration multiple times rather than changing it significantly at once,
it is common to adjust the intensity and density while observing the reaction at intervals.
Equipment and Programs for Gangnam Pico Fraxel
👉 Gangnam Pico Fraxel is performed with the Piccolo Premium Fraxel device, and it is divided into a configuration that covers the entire face
and a configuration that includes other types of fractional items.
Piccolo Premium Fraxel is a device that concentrates picosecond-unit pulses into microscopic points
and delivers them under the epidermis.
Even with the same energy, if you concentrate it in point units, untouched surfaces remain in between,
and those surfaces become a stepping stone for recovery.
A configuration that includes applying a modeling pack after the procedure to calm the surface is also included.
There is more than one fractional method.
The method of leaving the surface intact and the method of creating microscopic channels with wavelengths absorbed by moisture
result in different remaining marks and recovery periods.
At Cleor Clinic Gangnam Branch, we use both Picosure Focus and Erbium Fraxel
and divide them according to the condition.
Even with the same fractional method, the recovery period and the areas addressed vary depending on
how the density of the points and the depth of reach are set.
The configuration will be decided during the consultation after checking the shape of the unevenness and skin thickness.
Who is Gangnam Pico Fraxel suitable for?
Those who are bothered by fine, bumpy irregularities when viewed up close
Those who have enlarged pores and acne marks mixed in the same area
Those who want to plan for both the pigmentation and the unevenness left by marks
Those who find treatments that cause large scabs burdensome due to their schedule
Those who prefer to continue with multiple sessions rather than one strong treatment
Types of Gangnam Skin Lasers
👉 Even with the same laser, the characteristics vary depending on the pulse width and energy delivery method.
Side Effects and Things to Know in Advance about Gangnam Pico Fraxel
👉 Since Gangnam Pico Fraxel is a treatment that goes through a regeneration process, management during the recovery period and UV protection significantly affect the subsequent progress.
⚠️ Precautions before and after Gangnam Pico Fraxel treatment
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How is Gangnam Pico Fraxel different from Pico Toning?
A. Even if the same picosecond pulse is used, the depth and purpose of the action differ depending on whether the energy is spread over a wide area
or concentrated into points with a lens.
Q. Does Gangnam Pico Fraxel cause many scabs?
A. As it is a non-ablative method that leaves the epidermal surface intact, rather than visible scabs, microscopic marks
are usually visible for a short time, and the actual degree depends on the intensity and skin condition.
Q. Is Gangnam Pico Fraxel helpful for pores?
A. There are many cases where areas with loose support structures around pores and depressed marks are bundled together
and planned in one direction.
Q. When can I wash my face after Gangnam Pico Fraxel?
A. You can wash your face lightly with lukewarm water from the day of the procedure,
and it is recommended to avoid rubbing motions and exfoliation.
Q. Can I have skin boosters while receiving Gangnam Pico Fraxel?
A. There are cases where parallel plans are made to take care of the regeneration process together,
and the interval and order are determined by observing the reaction.
Q. Can I receive Gangnam Pico Fraxel just once?
A. Since it is a method of layering microscopic regeneration multiple times, it is common to
accumulate sessions at intervals.
Gangnam Pico Fraxel is a laser that reduces the time the pulse stays to the one trillionth of a second unit,
making it act as a pressure wave instead of leaving heat.
The Fraxel lens concentrates that energy into points to create microscopic regenerative signals under the epidermis,
and because the surface is left intact, the recovery burden is relatively light.
This is also the reason why it is good to plan for areas where unevenness and pigmentation are mixed in one place.
At Cleor Clinic Gangnam Branch, we check the skin thickness, the depth of the unevenness,
and the pigmentation status together to confirm if it is a suitable direction during the consultation.
If you have been bothered by it every time you look closely, it would be good to talk about it comfortably.
※ This content is for general information purposes only, and changes may vary depending on the individual.
Please determine the exact diagnosis and whether to proceed with the procedure through a consultation with a specialist.
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