PicoSure
PicoSure is a 755 nm picosecond laser from Cynosure; verify the handpiece and purpose, whether pigment, scars, or tattoos.
How it works
PicoSure is a picosecond laser made by Cynosure that operates at 755 nm. Picosecond pulses are extremely short, which is intended to break pigment into fine particles with less heat spread into surrounding tissue. It is used for pigment, certain scars, and tattoo ink. Results and downtime vary with the handpiece and settings.
Good to know
- Ask which handpiece is planned, since options differ in how they treat skin.
- Clarify the number of sessions and the spacing.
- Raise your skin tone and melasma history so settings can be chosen carefully.
- Redness, swelling, and temporary darkening are possible; blistering and pigment change can occur.
Checking a PicoSure treatment before you book
Pico lasers are now common on Korean menus, and the same label may refer to different devices with different wavelengths. Ask which model is used and whether it suits your concern.
Pigment treatments need follow-up as much as the session itself. A good clinic will describe how it checks response and adjusts the plan.
PicoSure: common questions
Is picosecond always better than older lasers?
Not always. The right device depends on the pigment type, skin tone, and goal.
Can it treat melasma?
It may help some people, but melasma can recur or worsen. The doctor should discuss realistic expectations.
How is it used for tattoos?
Pulses fragment ink particles so the body can clear them over time, often across several sessions.
Book a consultation at Gangnam Skin Clinic
Send your preferred date, the concern you want to discuss and a recent photo if you like. Our coordinators reply in English, Korean and Japanese.
WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, LINE, WeChat and phone contacts appear here once the partner clinic is connected.
- Area
- Sinsa, Gangnam
- Nearest station
- Sinsa Station (Line 3)
- Mon - Fri
- 10:00 - 19:00
- Thu
- 10:00 - 21:00 (late clinic)
- Sat
- 10:00 - 15:00
- Sun & public holidays
- Closed