Pico laser uses ultra-fast pulses of light to break down pigment and refresh the skin, targeting dark spots, melasma, acne scars and dullness with minimal downtime. At Vivardi Clinics in Rawang, every treatment is doctor-assessed and matched to your skin.
Doctor-led carePrivate & confidentialPico laser delivers energy in picoseconds, which are extremely short pulses. This shatters pigment into tiny particles that the body clears naturally, while being gentler on the surrounding skin than older lasers. The same rapid energy also stimulates the skin, helping to refine texture and improve overall clarity.
Breaks down excess pigment for a clearer, more even tone.
Pico energy can help fade certain tattoo inks over sessions.
Ultra-short energy treats pigment while sparing nearby skin.
Most people return to normal activities quickly.
Clearer skin with improved overall radiance.
Our doctor assesses your skin and confirms the right settings for you.
Skin is cleansed and numbing cream is applied for comfort.
The Pico laser is passed over the area in a quick, controlled session.
You receive simple aftercare, including daily sun protection to hold results.
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Pigment often looks darker briefly before it lifts and fades, which is normal. Results build gradually across a course of sessions as the skin clears and renews. Because our climate makes pigmentation common and prone to returning, daily sun protection is essential to protect your results, especially with melasma.
Gradual clearing over a course of sessions
Smoother texture and brighter tone
Daily sunscreen protects and maintains results
Depending on your skin, Pico laser is often combined with other treatments for a fuller result. Your doctor will guide the safest plan.
A wider approach to stubborn pigment. See our pigmentation therapy page.
Support for marked skin via scar reduction and acne therapy.
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Doctor-led skin care. Pigmentation has different types, and treating it the wrong way can sometimes make it worse. At Vivardi, your Pico laser treatment is assessed and performed by an LCP-certified doctor who selects the right settings for your skin. Every consultation is private and handled in line with Malaysia's PDPA.
Assessed and performed by a qualified, LCP-certified doctor.
We recommend only what suits your skin, with no pressure.
Your details and visit stay confidential at all times.
Pico laser is a versatile treatment that suits people wanting to address pigmentation such as sun spots, freckles and certain types of melasma, as well as dull tone, enlarged pores, fine lines and some acne scarring. It is also used for tattoo removal. Its very short, rapid pulses target pigment with less heat than older lasers, which makes it a comparatively gentle option for a range of skin tones when settings are chosen correctly. That said, pigmentation, and especially melasma, behaves differently on each person, so a doctor assessment is essential to confirm pico laser is the right tool for your concern and skin type, and to set realistic expectations before starting.
A session is usually quick. After cleansing, the laser is passed over the area and most people feel a light snapping sensation with some warmth, which is well tolerated. Downtime is generally minimal, with mild redness or a slightly flushed look that settles within hours to a day, though some treatments cause light flaking afterwards. Because pigment and texture improve gradually, a course of sessions spaced a few weeks apart usually gives the best result. Strict daily sun protection is essential throughout, since UV exposure can darken pigment and undo progress. Your doctor will give you simple aftercare and tailor the number of sessions to your skin and concern.
Pico laser may be considered for selected pigment, tattoo and texture concerns, but each requires a different assessment and treatment strategy. Skin tone, pigment depth, melasma tendency, recent sun exposure and previous reactions influence settings and risk. The exact device and wavelength should be confirmed during consultation rather than assumed from the word Pico.
| Concern | Key assessment | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Discrete benign pigment | Diagnosis, pigment depth and skin type | A suspicious or changing lesion needs medical evaluation, not cosmetic laser treatment. |
| Melasma | Pattern, triggers, hormones, sun and heat exposure | Melasma is chronic and can recur or worsen. Laser is not automatically first-line treatment. |
| Tattoo pigment | Ink colour, depth, layering and previous treatment | Different colours respond differently and complete clearance cannot be promised. |
| Texture or acne scars | Scar type, active acne and treatment depth | Structural scars may need combination care. Compare scar treatment options. |
Asian and darker skin can develop post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or, less commonly, lightening after energy-based treatment. Conservative settings, diagnosis, sun protection and appropriate intervals matter. A patch test may be considered when the doctor believes it is useful, but it cannot predict every reaction.
Depending on the diagnosis, alternatives include prescription skincare, sun protection, medical chemical peels, acne treatment or observation. The aesthetic treatment hub compares care by concern rather than device name.
Temporary redness, swelling, sensitivity, crusting and pigment change can occur. Follow the clinic's cleansing and sun-protection instructions and do not pick the skin. Promptly report increasing pain, extensive blistering, spreading redness, pus, fever or a marked colour change.
A systematic review of picosecond lasers for pigmentary disorders in Asian patients found potential benefit but included a limited evidence base. A broader systematic review of picosecond laser use in dermatology reported different evidence levels by indication. Malaysia's MOH aesthetic guideline sets expectations for assessment, consent and practitioner competency.
Doctors often combine or compare these options. Open any page to read more or ask the clinic.
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Medical information on this page is for general education and does not replace diagnosis or personal medical advice. Results vary from person to person. Treatment suitability, risks and alternatives should be discussed with a qualified doctor. Medically reviewed by Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Medical Director, Vivardi Clinics.