Dark spots can make your skin look older, uneven, or sun-damaged, even when your skin feels healthy. At Dr. Marta Recasens’ MediSpa in Glendale, Dr. Recasens offers PicoSure® laser dark spot treatment to help improve the appearance of brown spots, sun spots, freckles, and uneven pigment. With over 37 years of medical experience, she creates a personalized plan focused on clearer, more even-looking skin.

Book your free consultation online to find out if PicoSure is right for your skin.

What Is PicoSure Dark Spot Treatment?

PicoSure dark spot treatment is a laser treatment designed to improve the appearance of unwanted pigment in the skin. It uses ultra-short pulses of laser energy to target areas of excess pigment, helping the body gradually clear the fragmented pigment particles over time.

For patients searching for a pico laser for dark spots, PicoSure may be considered for concerns such as sun spots, freckles, uneven pigmentation, post-acne discoloration, and certain brown spots caused by sun exposure. It may also be discussed as a pico laser for hyperpigmentation when the pigment type and skin tone are appropriate.

At Dr. Marta Recasens’ MediSpa, hyperpigmentation treatment is always personalized. Dr. Recasens evaluates your skin tone, pigment pattern, sun history, sensitivity, and goals before recommending laser care. Not every brown spot should be treated the same way, and some pigment conditions require extra caution.

The goal is a clearer, more even complexion—not harsh treatment or unrealistic promises.

How PicoSure Pigmentation Treatment Works

Skin and Pigment Evaluation
Dr. Recasens begins by examining the size, color, depth, and pattern of your dark spots. This helps determine whether PicoSure is appropriate.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Your plan may focus on laser dark spot removal, laser sun spot removal, laser freckle removal, or broader uneven pigment correction.
PicoSure Laser Energy
The PicoSure laser delivers quick pulses of energy to targeted pigment. This energy helps break pigment into smaller particles that the body can naturally process over time.
Gradual Clearing
Dark spots may fade gradually after treatment. Some spots respond faster than others depending on pigment depth, sun exposure, skin type, and treatment area.
Ongoing Skin Protection
Sun protection is essential after treatment. Without consistent sunscreen and sun avoidance, pigmentation may return or new spots may develop.

What to Expect: Before, During & After

Before

Before your appointment, Dr. Recasens will review your skin history, sun exposure, medications, previous pigmentation treatments, and any tendency toward post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. You may be asked to avoid tanning, direct sun exposure, harsh exfoliants, or certain active skincare products before treatment.

If you are seeking melasma treatment, Dr. Recasens will evaluate your skin carefully. Melasma can be more complex than simple sun spots, and laser treatment may not be the first or only recommendation for every patient.

During

During treatment, your skin is cleansed and protective eyewear is provided. A cooling cream or comfort measure may be used when appropriate.

You may feel quick snapping, warmth, or mild tingling as the laser targets pigment. The treatment area and number of spots being treated will affect appointment length.

After

After PicoSure, temporary redness, warmth, sensitivity, or minor swelling may occur. Treated spots may temporarily darken before fading. Dr. Recasens will explain what is normal and how to care for your skin.

Gentle skincare and strict sun protection are important after treatment. Individual results may vary.

Benefits of PicoSure Dark Spot Treatment at Dr. Marta Recasens’ MediSpa

Helps improve the appearance of dark spots and uneven pigment
May be used for sun spots, freckles, and selected pigmentation concerns
Offers a non-surgical clear skin treatment option
Uses advanced PicoSure laser technology
Minimal downtime for many patients
Personalized settings based on skin tone and pigment type
Physician-led care from Dr. Marta Recasens, M.D., Q.M.E.
Convenient option for patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, and Los Angeles

Ready to learn whether PicoSure is the right option for your pigmentation? Book your free consultation online.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be a good candidate for PicoSure pigmentation treatment if you have visible dark spots, sun spots, freckles, uneven tone, or post-acne discoloration that has not improved enough with skincare alone. Patients often ask about the best treatment for dark spots on the face when creams are not giving them the result they want.

This treatment may be especially helpful for patients with isolated brown spots or sun-related pigmentation. It may also be considered for acne-related discoloration when active breakouts are controlled.

PicoSure may not be suitable for everyone. Patients with recent tanning, active skin irritation, certain medical conditions, pregnancy, or pigment patterns that suggest melasma should be evaluated carefully. Dr. Recasens will help determine whether PicoSure, skincare, chemical peels, SmartSkin resurfacing, or another option is safest for your skin.

Why Choose Dr. Marta Recasens?

Pigmentation treatment requires careful judgment. Treating the wrong pigment too aggressively can irritate the skin or make discoloration more noticeable.

Dr. Marta Recasens is a board-certified physician, M.D., Q.M.E., and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon with over 37 years of medical experience. Her physician-led approach helps patients receive thoughtful, medically responsible care—not a one-size-fits-all laser session.

At Dr. Marta Recasens’ MediSpa, your treatment plan is based on your skin, pigment type, and goals. Dr. Recasens explains what PicoSure can and cannot do before treatment begins. The practice is located at 1111 North Brand Blvd, Suite 320, Glendale, CA 91202, serving patients from Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, and the greater Los Angeles area.

Results: What You Can Expect

PicoSure results develop gradually as the body clears treated pigment. Some spots may fade noticeably after a session, while others may need multiple treatments for visible improvement.

Patients seeking laser dark spot removal or laser sun spot removal should understand that results depend on pigment depth, skin tone, sun exposure, and how well the skin is protected after treatment. New pigmentation can form if the skin is exposed to UV rays without protection.

For melasma, results can be less predictable. Dr. Recasens may recommend a more cautious plan that includes skincare, sun protection, and careful monitoring. Individual results may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best treatment for dark spots on the face?

The best treatment depends on what is causing the dark spots. Sun spots, freckles, post-acne marks, and melasma can all look similar but may need different care. Dr. Recasens will examine your skin before recommending PicoSure or another option.

Does PicoSure work for hyperpigmentation?

PicoSure may help with selected hyperpigmentation concerns, including certain sun spots and post-acne marks. Skin tone, pigment depth, and pigment type matter. Dr. Recasens will determine whether pico laser for hyperpigmentation is appropriate for your skin.

Can PicoSure remove sun spots?

PicoSure may help fade sun spots by targeting excess pigment with short pulses of laser energy. Some spots may need more than one session. Sun protection is important to help maintain results.

Is PicoSure good for freckles?

PicoSure may be considered for laser freckle removal when freckles are unwanted and appropriate for treatment. Dr. Recasens will evaluate whether the pigment is safe to treat and explain what kind of fading may be realistic.

Can PicoSure treat melasma?

Melasma treatment requires caution because heat, irritation, and sun exposure can sometimes worsen pigmentation. PicoSure may not be right for every melasma patient. Dr. Recasens will evaluate your skin and may recommend a combined or more conservative approach.

Is laser dark spot removal painful?

Most patients describe the sensation as quick snapping, warmth, or mild tingling. A cooling cream may be used when appropriate. Comfort varies depending on the treatment area and skin sensitivity.

How many treatments will I need?

The number of sessions depends on the size, darkness, depth, and type of pigment. Some spots respond quickly, while others need a series of treatments. Dr. Recasens will recommend a personalized plan during your consultation.

Is there downtime after PicoSure pigmentation treatment?

Downtime is minimal for many patients, but temporary redness, swelling, warmth, or darkening of treated spots may occur. Dr. Recasens will provide aftercare instructions, including sun protection and gentle skincare.

Book PicoSure Dark Spot Treatment in Glendale

If dark spots, freckles, sun spots, or uneven pigment are keeping your skin from looking as clear as you want, PicoSure may be a helpful next step. Dr. Marta Recasens will evaluate your skin, explain your options, and create a physician-guided plan focused on clearer, more even-looking skin.

Book your free consultation online with Dr. Marta Recasens’ MediSpa in Glendale, CA.