Gangnam
Dr. Yoon-Gon Ryu
Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
Flagship clinic · KOL for leading lifting & regenerative devices · Featured in Authority Magazine (2026)
A pico laser fires in picoseconds, one trillionth of a second, shattering pigment into tiny particles with less surrounding heat than older nanosecond lasers.
A pico laser is a picosecond laser that fires ultra-short pulses, one trillionth of a second, to shatter pigment into fine particles for dark spots, freckles, some melasma, and tattoos, with minimal downtime. At our Myeongdong (Seoul) location, Dr. Seung Jae Baek confirms your pigment type suits pico before planning a course of sessions.
One-on-One guidance from a dedicated doctor, ensuring your skin is professionally monitored and treated from start to finish.
Fluent assistance in English, Japanese, and Chinese, making communication clear, respectful and comfortable for international patients.
Over 100,000 patients worldwide have received our personalized dermatological care, highlighting our expertise and reliable results.
A pico laser is a picosecond laser, meaning it delivers energy in pulses lasting a trillionth of a second, far shorter than the nanosecond pulses of older Q-switched lasers. This ultra-short burst relies mainly on a photomechanical effect: it shatters pigment into extremely fine particles that the body clears more easily, while generating less surrounding heat. For international patients, that translates to effective pigment removal with typically minimal downtime.
Because it is so precise, a pico laser is versatile. It is used for sun spots, freckles, and other benign pigmented lesions, for carefully selected melasma with gentle settings, for skin toning and texture, and for removing multi-colour tattoos. Different wavelengths, commonly 1064nm, 755nm, and 532nm, target different pigment depths and colours, which is why the device choice and settings must be matched to your skin and your specific concern.
At Reberry Clinic, pico laser care is consultation-led and delivered in English for international patients. Our Myeongdong (Seoul) location, at 5, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, is about 5 minutes from Myeongdong Station, and Dr. Seung Jae Baek, Medical Director, confirms whether pico laser or an alternative such as IPL best suits your pigment before starting.
A pico laser works by combining ultra-short pulse duration with selective wavelengths. Because each pulse lasts around a trillionth of a second, the energy hits pigment faster than heat can spread to surrounding tissue, producing a mainly photomechanical shockwave that fractures melanin or tattoo ink into very fine particles. Those particles are small enough for the body’s immune cells to clear over the following weeks. Wavelength selection is central: 1064nm reaches deeper and darker pigment and is gentler on Asian skin, 755nm suits many brown lesions, and 532nm targets shallow red and orange tones and tattoo colours. Some pico systems add a diffractive lens or fractional handpiece to create controlled micro-zones for skin toning and texture. Compared with nanosecond lasers, the shorter pulse can mean more efficient clearance and a lower risk of heat-related post-inflammatory pigmentation when settings are conservative. This is why a doctor selects the wavelength, fluence, and spot for your exact skin type and pigment, rather than running one fixed program.
One Reberry Clinic, multiple Seoul-area locations. Pricing & current promotions are listed on each branch's own site — tap a clinic to view pricing & book.
ONE REBERRY CLINIC · MFDS-REGISTERED DEVICES · MULTILINGUAL CARE AT EVERY LOCATION
The doctor grades your Fitzpatrick skin type and pigment depth, choosing among 3 common wavelengths (1064, 755, 532nm).
Energy is fired in about 1 trillionth of a second, so pigment shatters photomechanically with minimal heat to surrounding skin.
The pulse breaks melanin or ink into fine particles far smaller than 1 nanosecond lasers achieve, easing clearance.
Immune cells remove the fragments over the following 2 to 4 weeks, so spots fade progressively rather than instantly.
Most goals need a course of several sessions spaced about 3 to 4 weeks apart, with settings adjusted to your response.
Reberry Clinic · Prices verified: Oct 2026
| Clinic | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|
| MyeongdongStandardcity-center flagship | from₩200,000 |
| Incheon AirportPromotionalinside the airport, same-day visits | from₩99,000 |
VAT excluded · Final price depends on treatment scope and skin condition · Confirmed after consultation
See representative outcomes from Reberry Clinic. Results build gradually and vary by individual; your plan is assessed at consultation.
At our Myeongdong (Seoul) location, Dr. Seung Jae Baek grades your pigment and skin type, then confirms pico laser or an alternative, in English.
Numbing cream is applied, then a session usually takes about 15 to 30 minutes depending on the area and number of spots.
Pico laser is planned as a course, so most goals need several sessions spaced about 3 to 4 weeks apart.
Pigment fragments clear over about 2 to 4 weeks per session, so spots fade progressively across the series.
Because pigment can recur with UV, daily sunscreen and occasional maintenance sessions help keep results stable long term.
A pico laser is a picosecond laser that fires pulses lasting a trillionth of a second to shatter pigment into fine particles for dark spots, freckles, select melasma, and tattoos. We offer it at our Myeongdong (Seoul) location with Dr. Seung Jae Baek. See our dark spot removal page.
Our Myeongdong (Seoul) location is at 5, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, about 5 minutes from Myeongdong Station, where Dr. Seung Jae Baek performs pico laser. It is easy to reach for international patients in central Seoul, with English-speaking staff who guide your consultation and coordinate sessions around your travel schedule.
A pico laser is best for stubborn or deeper pigment, benign sun spots, freckles, select melasma with gentle settings, and multi-colour tattoo removal, because its ultra-short pulses fragment pigment selectively. For surface sun spots or redness across a wide area, a broad-spectrum laser treatment or IPL may also be considered.
Most patients feel a quick tingling or light snapping during pico laser, and numbing cream is usually applied first to keep it comfortable. Sessions typically last about 15 to 30 minutes depending on the area. Sensitive spots may feel sharper, so tell your clinician if anything feels too strong so settings can be adjusted.
Pico laser downtime is usually minimal, with brief redness or slight swelling that settles within hours to a day, and sometimes tiny pinpoint darkening that flakes over days. Most patients return to normal activities quickly. Gentle skincare and strict sun protection during recovery help results come through evenly and reduce any irritation.
Most pigment goals need a course of several sessions spaced about 3 to 4 weeks apart, not a single visit, because fragments clear gradually and pigment sits at varying depths. Tattoos often need more sessions than sun spots. Your doctor reviews progress and adjusts wavelength and fluence so the plan stays effective and safe.
You often notice spots fading over about 2 to 4 weeks after each session as the body clears the shattered pigment, with fuller results building across the course. Deeper pigment and tattoos fade more gradually than surface sun spots. Your doctor tracks progress so session spacing stays matched to how your pigment responds.
A pico laser can help select melasma cases when used with gentle, conservative settings, but melasma is heat-sensitive and prone to recurrence, so it is managed rather than fixed in one course. Your doctor decides whether pico toning, low-fluence toning, or topicals fit best. Read our approach on the dark spot removal page.
Yes, when a doctor selects conservative settings and a suitable wavelength, since 1064nm is often gentler on Asian skin and lowers post-inflammatory pigmentation risk. Deeper tones need careful fluence to avoid darkening. Our skin-type-aware pigment care is central to delivering pico laser safely for diverse tones.
A pico laser fires far shorter picosecond pulses that shatter pigment mainly by a photomechanical effect, often clearing pigment more efficiently with less heat than nanosecond Q-switched lasers. Q-switched low-fluence toning still suits diffuse melasma. Your doctor chooses between them based on your pigment type, depth, and skin tone at consultation.
Yes, a pico laser is well suited to tattoo removal, including stubborn and multi-colour ink, because different wavelengths target different pigment colours and the short pulse fragments ink finely. Removal usually needs several sessions spaced weeks apart. Your doctor assesses ink colour, depth, and skin type to plan a realistic course and aftercare.
Pico laser aftercare centres on gentle, non-irritating skincare, avoiding picking any pinpoint scabs, and strict daily broad-spectrum sunscreen for several weeks. Avoid saunas and sun exposure while skin recovers. A supportive skin care routine protects your barrier and helps pigment clear evenly between sessions.
Good candidates have sun spots, freckles, benign pigmented lesions, tattoos, or select melasma, on skin assessed as suitable. Those with a recent tan, undiagnosed lesions, or certain medications may need to wait or choose another option. A consultation grades your skin and confirms whether pico laser is the safest fit for you.
For a first pico laser session, 2 to 3 days in Seoul is comfortable, allowing a consultation, treatment, and time for brief redness to settle. Because pigment goals run as a course, many international patients begin here and return, or coordinate session spacing with our English-speaking team around their travel plans.
Yes, flying within a day of a pico laser is generally fine, since downtime is minimal with only brief redness. Cabin air is drying, so moisturise and shield treated skin from sun through windows. Avoid picking any pinpoint scabs while you travel, and follow the aftercare your doctor provides for even clearance.
International patients can complete a pico laser course over one or more Seoul visits, and our English-speaking team offers remote check-ins between trips so the plan stays on track. You can continue supportive skin care at home, with your treatment notes kept on file to guide future sessions.
| Pico Laser | Q-Switched Laser | IPL Photofacial | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy / mechanism | Picosecond pulses, mainly photomechanical | Nanosecond pulses, more photothermal | Broad-spectrum intense pulsed light, 500 to 1200nm |
| Best for | Stubborn or dermal pigment, tattoos, select melasma | Diffuse melasma toning and some pigment | Surface sun spots, freckles, redness, uneven tone |
| Pain / comfort | Quick tingling, numbing cream often used | Mild warmth, gentle at low fluence | Warm snapping sensation, generally tolerable |
| Downtime | Minimal, brief redness for hours to a day | Minimal, brief redness | Micro-crusts flake over about 7 to 14 days |
| Sessions | A course over several weeks | Multiple sessions, often maintenance | Often 3 to 5 spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart |
| Cost factors | Depends on pigment depth, colour, and passes | Depends on maintenance frequency | Depends on area, sessions, and combined concerns |
Real verified reviews from our Google Business Profile, across all Reberry Clinic locations.
PULLED LIVE FROM GOOGLE · GANGNAM · MYEONGDONG · INCHEON AIRPORT
Your treatment is planned and performed by experienced, MFDS-registered doctors across our Seoul-area clinics, with multilingual support for international patients.
Flagship clinic · KOL for leading lifting & regenerative devices · Featured in Authority Magazine (2026)
Multilingual tourist care beside Myeongdong Cathedral
Fast, effective care 20 minutes from the terminals
Message us on WhatsApp for a free consultation in English about whether a pico laser suits your dark spots or tattoo.