Who it suits
- You have melasma or uneven pigment
- You have freckles or small blemishes and want a brighter tone
- You want a short session with little impact on your plans
- You also want to work on enlarged pores and fine lines
Is Pico Toning right for you?
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How pico toning works
The laser is aimed at areas with melanin pigment. It breaks the pigment built up in the skin into small particles, which the body then clears through lymphatic circulation.
Pigment deep in the skin is targeted selectively while damage to the pigment cells themselves and the surrounding tissue is kept low. This is why toning is used for melasma.
Lahyeon uses the Lutronic PicoPlus device for pico toning, aimed at pigment, blemishes and brightening.
What toning can help with
The clinic lists these uses for toning: melasma, stubborn pigment and uneven tone, enlarged pores, fine lines and skin firmness, a mild lifting effect, tattoo removal, and dermal pigment such as nevus of Ota.
Beyond removing pigment, the clinic aims for collagen remodeling and firmer skin. It also offers pico toning with an MLA handpiece for stretch marks.
Results vary by person. The same pigment problem can need a different approach depending on your skin type and thickness, so the cause is checked first.
Course for melasma
For melasma the clinic recommends a combined course of a soft peel, laser toning and laser S-peel, pairing the S-peel and toning steps of its VRM4 system. The basic course is once a week for 10 sessions.
If you live abroad, you can start in Seoul and plan the remaining sessions with the clinic. How many sessions you need is confirmed at consultation.
After the session
A toning session is short, about 5–10 minutes. The risk of side effects such as post-inflammatory pigmentation is low, and you can wash your face and wear makeup soon after.
Use sunscreen carefully while you are being treated for pigment.
Equipment we use


Questions
Which laser works for melasma?
The clinic uses laser toning for melasma because it targets melanin selectively. Combining it with a soft peel, laser S-peel or fractional laser can help further.
Can I wear makeup after pico toning?
Yes. You can wash your face and wear makeup a short time after the session.
How many sessions will I need?
For melasma the basic course is weekly for 10 sessions. For other pigment the number depends on your skin and is set at consultation.
Results vary by person.















