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

Pigment Is Complex. Your Treatment Should Be Smarter.

In Miami many patients suffer from Hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation can be from melasma, sun spots, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Hyperpigmentation is often treated with IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)—because it’s cheap, common, and easy to use.

​But if you're reading this, you may have already tried IPL… and been disappointed.

​The truth is, IPL was never designed to treat pigment deeply, safely, or consistently—especially in skin with melanin.

That’s why we use a Pico Laser, not IPL, at Certified Cosmetics—and here’s exactly why it matters.

IPL: The Outdated Choice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?

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.

Get Your Hyperpigmentation Treated Right the First Time

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.

Book Your Pico Laser Today

Located in Miami and ready to finally get rid of stubborn pigment?Book your consultation at Certified Cosmetics and see what happens when real laser science meets personalized skin care.