IPL vs Pico Laser: What’s the Best Treatment for Hyperpigmentation in Miami?

IPL: The Outdated Choice

What is IPL?

IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light—a broad-spectrum flashlamp that targets pigment and redness superficially.

It’s often marketed as a “photofacial,” and it can improve:

• Freckles

• Mild sun damage

• Redness (rosacea, vessels)

Why IPL Falls Short for Pigmentation:

• Scatters light energy, which reduces precision

• Only treats shallow pigment in the epidermis

• Can cause heat buildup, triggering post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)—especially in Fitzpatrick IV–VI

• Relapses are common with melasma or deeper pigment

Often requires many sessions with minimal improvement

Pico Laser: The Precision Breakthrough

What is a Pico Laser?

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Our Pico Laser emits ultra-short pulses of laser energy—measured in trillionths of a second—to shatter pigment particles mechanically, without relying on heat.

Why Pico Laser Is Superior:

• Breaks pigment into microscopic particles the body can naturally eliminate

• Targets both epidermal and deep dermal pigment

• Uses non-thermal energy, so it’s safe for melanin-rich skin

• Fewer sessions, faster results, less inflammation

• Proven effective for:

  • Melasma

  • Sun spots

  • PIH

  • Stubborn pigment unresponsive to IPL​​

“I already tried IPL and it didn’t work.”

Exactly. That’s why we upgraded to a next-generation pigment protocl using our advanced Pico laser at Certified Cosmetics.

Designed by Dr. Sergio Gaitan—a cosmetic dermatologist with an engineering background—our laser treatments are:

• Customized by skin type and pigment depth

• Performed with medical-grade precision

• Based on science, not sales

 Bottom Line:

If you’ve been using IPL to treat pigment and you’re not seeing real results—or worse, you're seeing new spots show up—you need to upgrade your treatment.

At Certified Cosmetics, we deliver true pigment correction, not just temporary surface brightening. Our Pico laser is one of the most advanced pigment technologies in the country—and we know how to use it.