Which skincare products should I avoid?

Avoid retinol-based anti-wrinkle and whitening products after treatment.

Scabs occasionally form and shed naturally. Do not pick at them.

What is the difference between laser toning and Pico Toning?

Pico Toning devices emit picosecond pulses, much shorter than the nanosecond pulses of conventional laser toning devices. The very short pulses are designed to limit heat spread to surrounding tissue. Pico Toning also uses a wavelength that melanin responds to strongly, which allows more precise pigmentation treatment.

How long does treatment take, and how long is recovery?

Treatment takes about 5 minutes, and you can return to your daily activities right afterward.

Pico High Toning

Picosecond laser toning for melasma, freckles and blemishes

Pico High Toning at a glance

Price: From ₩59,000 · 4 options See all prices
Device: PicoHi by Hironic, South Korea
Laser: Nd:YAG 1064 nm and 532 nm in picosecond pulses
U.S. FDA: 510(k) clearance K201773
Treatment time: About 5 minutes
Course: 5 to 10 or more sessions, 1 to 2 weeks apart
Makeup: Same day; skip scrubs for a week

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Plan 5 to 10 or more sessions 1 to 2 weeks apart; each takes about 5 minutes. You can wash and wear makeup the same day, and skip scrubs and peels for about a week.

Your visit at Beauty Z

ConsultationA doctor assesses your skin and agrees the plan with you.
CleansingYou wash off makeup and sunscreen at the clinic.
TreatmentThe doctor passes the laser evenly across the treatment area.
Aftercare adviceYou receive aftercare instructions before you leave.

U.S. FDA-cleared uses

1064 nm: tattoo removal in black, brown, green, blue and purple ink, all skin types
532 nm: tattoo removal in red, yellow and orange ink, skin types I to III
Benign pigmented lesions, skin types I to IV

Related pigmentation treatments

PicoFractional Body Pico Toning Potenza for pigmentation

Common questions

Which skincare products should I avoid?: Avoid retinol-based anti-wrinkle and whitening products after treatment.
Will scabs form?: Scabs occasionally form and shed naturally. Do not pick at them.

Consultation desks, Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong

Private treatment room, Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong

Sources: U.S. FDA 510(k) K201773 · Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong treatment notes and price list. Results differ from person to person; your doctor will advise at consultation.

Pico High ToningTreatment overview

Pico Toning uses a laser that emits picosecond pulses, much shorter than those of nanosecond lasers. The very short pulses are designed to limit heat spread to surrounding tissue.
Because it uses a wavelength that melanin responds to strongly, it allows more precise pigmentation treatment.
It is mainly effective for deep-layer pigmentation and for removing green, yellow and red tattoos.
Pico High ToningRecommended for
- point 01.
  A dull skin tone you want to improve
- point 02.
  Hyperpigmentation and faint pigmentation spread over a wide area
- point 03.
  Pigmentation that has not improved much with previous treatments
Pico High ToningResults and frequency
- 01.
  Results vary with your skin condition. We recommend 5 to 10 or more sessions, spaced 1 to 2 weeks apart.
- 02.
  You can expect improvement in melasma, blemishes, hyperpigmentation and skin tone.
Pico High ToningQ&A
- Q.
  What is the difference between laser toning and Pico Toning?
- Pico Toning devices emit picosecond pulses, much shorter than the nanosecond pulses of conventional laser toning devices. The very short pulses are designed to limit heat spread to surrounding tissue. Pico Toning also uses a wavelength that melanin responds to strongly, which allows more precise pigmentation treatment.
- Q.
  How long does treatment take, and how long is recovery?
- Treatment takes about 5 minutes, and you can return to your daily activities right afterward.
Pico High ToningAftercare
- -After treatment, avoid heavy drinking, saunas or jjimjilbangs (Korean bathhouses), hot baths and strenuous exercise.
- -Mild redness and a burning sensation may occur but fade quickly.
- -Scabs may occasionally form after treatment. They shed on their own, so do not pick them off.
- -Your skin may feel dry after treatment. Moisturize often and always wear sunscreen when you go outside.
- -You can cleanse and wear makeup on the day of treatment. For about a week, skip scrubs and avoid peeling treatments.
- -Avoid active skincare such as retinol anti-wrinkle products and brightening products.