Duration
10-30 minutes
Recommended sessions
Sessions at 2-4 week intervals
Downtime
Toning: immediate return; spot and tattoo removal: small scabs for a few days
Dr. Kim Tae-hoon, Medical Director · Reviewed by our medical director
Board-certified dermatologist · review date to be posted
Melasma is not a lesion to erase in one go but one to lighten and manage over time — excessive energy can actually make it worse.
01Overview
PicoWay / PicoWay Resolve A picosecond laser that shatters pigment into fine particles
PicoWay is a pigment laser that uses ultra-short picosecond pulses — trillionths of a second — to shatter pigment into fine particles.
Duration
10-30 minutes
Recommended sessions
Sessions at 2-4 week intervals
Downtime
Toning: immediate return; spot and tattoo removal: small scabs for a few days
How long it lasts
Builds over a course of sessions — maintenance needed
03Device & Technology
PicoWay Device
Candela (USA) · FDA cleared · MFDS (Korean FDA) approved
05Before / After
Before & After
PicoWay sun spot removal progress
Melasma toning progress over sessions
Clinical photos. Results vary with skin condition, age and treatment plan. Before-and-after photos are published with the patient's written consent, taken under identical conditions (lighting, angle) and never retouched. Results vary by individual.
07FAQ
Frequently asked questions
QHow many melasma toning sessions do I need?+
Typically 5-10 or more sessions at 2-4 week intervals, gradually lightening the tone. The plan depends on the lesion.
QCan it remove tattoos?+
Yes — picosecond lasers are used for tattoo and eyebrow-tattoo removal. The number of sessions depends on color and depth, which we estimate at consultation.
QWhat is Resolve?+
PicoWay's fractional handpiece. It creates micro-regenerative zones within the skin and is used to improve pores, fine scars, and texture.
Fees
Pricing depends on lesion type, extent, and number of sessions, and is confirmed after consultation.
See the fee schedule →Reviewed byDr. Kim Tae-hoon, Medical Director · Board-certified dermatologist · review date to be posted
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