Ultra-short picosecond pulses shatter stubborn pigment and tattoo ink with less heat, plus the Carbon Laser 'Hollywood' Peel for congestion and instant glow.
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Pico laser delivers energy in trillionths of a second, breaking pigment and ink into fine particles the body clears naturally, with less heat and less downtime than traditional lasers.
It is our instrument of choice for pigmented lesions, stubborn pigment that resists other approaches, laser toning, and tattoo removal across a planned series of sessions.
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Tattoo removal is quoted precisely in a skin consultation based on size, colours and ink depth.
“Pico” describes an extremely short pulse duration, not one universal treatment. The wavelength, handpiece and setting must match the intended target and skin.
For tattoo removal, response is influenced by:
For skin and pigment protocols, suitability depends on the type of pigmentation and the device indication. Melasma and post-inflammatory pigmentation require particular caution.
Tell your clinician about medication, recent tanning, previous pigment change, abnormal scarring, active infection and any cosmetic tattoo pigment containing white, flesh-toned or unknown colours.
Some cosmetic pigments can darken after laser exposure. A patch test may help assess response but cannot guarantee complete clearance or remove all risk.
Tattoo-removal sessions are spaced to allow the skin to heal and the body to clear fragmented pigment. Treating too frequently does not guarantee faster removal.
Temporary frosting, redness, swelling, tenderness, blistering or crusting can occur. Risks include infection, pigment change, texture change, incomplete clearance and scarring.
Keep the area clean, do not pick healing skin, avoid sun exposure and follow the dressing or product instructions provided.
No. Some colours and pigment compositions respond poorly or may change colour. Complete clearance and a fixed number of sessions cannot be guaranteed.
Pico laser delivers energy in picoseconds — trillionths of a second. Pulses this short shatter pigment and tattoo ink into far finer particles than older nanosecond lasers, letting the body clear them more effectively, with less heat left behind in the surrounding skin. Less heat means shorter recovery and a lower risk of marks on the skin around the target.
That precision is why we reach for Pico on stubborn pigment, post-inflammatory marks and dense or multi-coloured tattoos that other wavelengths struggle to shift. Treatment is quick, and most clients describe it as a series of fast snaps against the skin. Your clinician maps ink density, colours and depth in consultation and plans the series around them.
Sometimes called the “Hollywood peel”, the Carbon Laser Peel pairs a fine layer of medical-grade carbon with gentle laser passes. The carbon settles into pores and binds to oil and debris; the laser then targets the carbon, lifting it away together with the buildup while gently warming the skin to stimulate renewal.
The result is refreshed, refined-feeling skin with minimal downtime — a favourite before events for its immediate glow, and a practical option for congestion, enlarged-looking pores and oily skin. It can be repeated regularly as a maintenance treatment.
Assessment of the pigment or tattoo, a test patch where indicated, and a clear quote and session plan.
The area is cleansed; numbing is available for comfort.
Picosecond pulses target the pigment. Sessions are quick, often under 30 minutes.
The body clears shattered particles over the following weeks; sessions are spaced to allow this.
Temporary redness or frosting over treated pigment settles within hours to days. Tattoo removal typically requires multiple sessions spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart.
It varies with ink colour, density, depth and age; many tattoos need somewhere between 4 and 10 sessions. Your consultation gives an honest estimate for yours.
Pico pulses feel like quick snaps. Numbing keeps treatment very tolerable.
Generally very comfortable, with an immediate brightening effect and no downtime, which is why it's a favourite before events.
Treated skin heals best with calm, barrier-supporting care and daily SPF.
A 30-minute consultation with a senior clinician — honest advice and a written plan. $60, fully redeemable against treatment booked within two weeks.
Book a consultationOr call (03) 9699 1200 · 175 Wells Street, South Melbourne