Sparkle Lifestyle & MediSpa · Moncton
PicoWay Laser in Moncton & Dieppe
Curious about PicoWay? Let’s start with what you’d like to improve. This versatile laser platform supports different plans for selected pigment concerns, acne scars, wrinkles and unwanted tattoos. Your free consultation helps us choose the right approach for your skin—not just the name of a device.
Established in 2012
Candela PicoWay
Free consultations
Moncton · Dieppe · Riverview
One platform. Different treatment plans.
PicoWay and Resolve: what’s the difference?
PicoWay is Candela’s picosecond laser platform. Its ultra-short pulses create a photoacoustic effect to target pigment particles. The handpiece, wavelength and settings are selected for the concern and your individual assessment. Heat, inflammation and pigment changes can still occur.
Targeted pigment & ink
Full-beam delivery is used for selected benign pigmented lesions and tattoo ink. Pigment and tattoo removal need different treatment plans.
Fractional Resolve
Resolve handpieces divide the laser energy into micro-beams for fractional treatment, including selected acne-scar and wrinkle concerns.
Find your treatment pathway
Start with your concern.
These pages explain the treatment-specific details, expectations and next steps. Your consultation confirms whether PicoWay fits your plan.
Pigmentation
Selected benign brown spots and uneven pigment need assessment first. Melasma-prone skin requires careful planning—not an automatic laser recommendation.
Acne scars & wrinkles
Explore PicoWay Resolve for fractional treatment planning, realistic recovery and gradual changes in skin texture.
Unwanted tattoos
Ink colour, density, location and skin response shape a separate series-based tattoo-removal plan.
People behind your care
Meet your Sparkle treatment team.
A thoughtful plan starts with someone who listens. Your provider will assess your skin and goals, explain the options and guide you through each visit.
Leadership and education
Madelaine Caissie
Founder & Owner · Clinical Trainer
Madelaine oversees PicoWay treatments at Sparkle and is a per-diem clinical trainer for Candela Medical. She supports the team’s ongoing education and thoughtful treatment planning.
Through Sparkle Academy, she also offers clinical training for med spa professionals and teams.
The Sparkle process
An assessment first. A plan that fits.
01 Consult
We review your concern, skin tone, pigment or scar pattern, sun exposure, melasma risk, medications and previous treatments. Your provider explains suitability, pricing and the proposed plan.
02 Treat
The treatment area, handpiece and settings shape the appointment. Sensation may feel warm, snappy, prickly or tingling; comfort varies.
03 Recover & review
Your provider explains aftercare and what to watch for, then reviews your response before the next step. Recovery and session spacing depend on the treatment.
Before & After
PicoWay laser before and after.
Before and after images are for educational purposes only and do not guarantee your outcome. Results vary by pigment type, scar type, tattoo ink, skin tone, settings, number of sessions, aftercare, and maintenance.
Results and recovery
Pigment, texture and ink have different timelines.
Same-day pinkness, warmth, swelling or tightness may occur. Pigment can darken before fading or flaking over days to weeks; texture and collagen-related changes build more gradually over weeks to months. Tattoo fading follows its own series-based plan. The number of sessions, recovery and maintenance vary—there is no single PicoWay timeline.
Candidacy and expectations
Your skin deserves an individual assessment.
We assess pigment type, skin tone, melasma history, acne activity, recent sun exposure, medications, skin-barrier health and past treatment response. No laser is automatically appropriate for every skin tone or pigmentation concern.
Know the concern
Selected benign pigment, acne scars, wrinkles or tattoos may be considered. Unknown or changing lesions need appropriate assessment before any cosmetic laser plan.
Plan conservatively
Melasma, previous pigment changes, recent tanning, active inflammation and sensitivity to heat need tailored planning. Another treatment may be a better first step.
Know when to wait
Treatment may be delayed or modified for pregnancy, active infection, certain medications, impaired healing, recent aggressive procedures or another contraindication identified at consultation.
Preparation and aftercare
A little preparation. Clear guidance afterward.
Before treatment
- Avoid tanning, sunburn, and unprotected sun exposure before treatment.
- Tell us about melasma, pigment changes, medications, pregnancy, cold sores, recent procedures, acne flares, and skin sensitivity.
- Pause retinoids, acids, exfoliants, or active skincare only as directed.
- Arrive with clean skin and no self-tanner on the area.
Aftercare
- Use gentle skincare and SPF as directed.
- Avoid heat, aggressive skincare, picking, exfoliation, and unprotected sun exposure while healing.
- Expect possible redness, tightness, dryness, sensitivity, flaking, or temporary pigment darkening.
- Contact the clinic if you notice blistering, worsening pain, infection signs, pigment changes, or anything concerning.
Risks and realistic expectations
Possible effects include redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising, dryness, flaking, crusting, blistering, burns, acne flare, cold sore flare, infection, pigment darkening, pigment lightening, melasma flare, scarring, under-response, or unsatisfactory results. Risks can be reduced with proper assessment, conservative settings, and aftercare, but they cannot be eliminated.
Important: Melasma often requires long-term management with sun protection, skincare, trigger control and careful treatment planning. Pigment can recur, and laser treatment does not guarantee clearance of melasma, acne scars, pigmentation, wrinkles, or other skin concerns.
A few things you may be wondering
Your questions,
answered
Clear answers about PicoWay, Resolve, comfort, recovery and choosing your next step.
What is PicoWay laser rejuvenation?
PicoWay is a picosecond laser platform used for selected benign pigmented lesions, acne scars, wrinkles, and tattoo removal. At Sparkle, PicoWay Resolve may be used for fractional acne-scar and wrinkle treatment, while other PicoWay applicators may be selected for pigment or tattoo-related concerns.
How does PicoWay work?
PicoWay delivers ultra-short laser pulses. Depending on the handpiece and setting, it may target pigment particles or create controlled microscopic treatment zones below the skin to support collagen remodeling. Treatment planning depends on skin tone, pigment type, scar type, and risk profile.
What can PicoWay treat?
PicoWay may be used for selected benign pigmented lesions, acne scars, wrinkles, melasma in appropriately selected clients, and tattoo removal. The appropriate wavelength, applicator and settings depend on the indication, skin tone, pigment history and treatment plan.
Is PicoWay good for melasma?
PicoWay may be considered in selected melasma-prone clients, but melasma is chronic and can worsen with heat, inflammation, sun exposure, hormones or aggressive treatment. Laser is not automatically the first or best option. Long-term sun protection, skincare and conservative planning remain essential.
Is PicoWay considered for many skin tones after assessment?
PicoWay may be considered across Fitzpatrick skin types when the indication and applicator support it, but no laser is automatically suitable or risk-free for every client. Pigment history, melasma risk, recent tanning, medications, treatment area and aftercare must be reviewed.
How many PicoWay treatments will I need?
The number of treatments depends on the concern. Pigmentation, acne scarring, texture, pores, and tattoo removal all require different plans. Many skin rejuvenation plans are series-based, while tattoo removal usually requires multiple sessions over time.
How long does a PicoWay treatment take?
Treatment time varies by the concern, treatment area, settings, preparation and comfort measures. Your total appointment may also include consultation, consent, photos, preparation and aftercare.
What does PicoWay feel like?
Clients may feel warmth, tingling, snapping, or prickling depending on the setting and treatment area. Comfort varies, and cooling or comfort measures may be used.
Is there downtime after PicoWay?
Downtime varies by indication, applicator and settings. Pinkness, flushing, redness, swelling, temporary pigment darkening, dryness, flaking, sensitivity or tightness can occur. More intensive settings or tattoo treatments may involve more recovery.
When will I see results?
Pigment may darken temporarily before flaking or fading. Texture and collagen-related improvement usually builds gradually over weeks to months. Results vary by concern, settings, skin type, aftercare, and treatment series.
Can PicoWay remove tattoos too?
Yes, PicoWay can be used for tattoo removal, but tattoo removal is a different treatment plan from skin rejuvenation. Sparkle has a dedicated PicoWay tattoo removal page for unwanted ink.
What are the risks of PicoWay laser?
Possible risks include redness, swelling, sensitivity, bruising, crusting, blistering, burns, infection, pigment darkening, pigment lightening, scarring, acne flare, melasma flare, under-response, or unsatisfactory results. Risks can be reduced with assessment and aftercare, but they cannot be eliminated.
Not sure which laser plan fits?
Bring your questions. We’ll assess your skin and goals, explain the options and pricing, and help you decide whether PicoWay—or another approach—fits your plan.
