Pico Majesty by Wontech: 250 Picosecond Laser Treatment for Pigmentation, Scars, and Skin Rejuvenation in NYC
The World’s First 250 Picosecond Laser, Engineered in South Korea
Pico Majesty, also known as PicoCare Majesty, is an ultra-advanced picosecond laser platform developed by Wontech, one of South Korea’s most established medical laser companies. It holds the distinction of being the world’s first commercially available 250 picosecond Nd:YAG laser, delivering energy at a pulse duration faster than any other picosecond system currently on the market. Cleared by both the U.S. FDA and Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), the Pico Majesty is designed to treat pigmentation, acne scars, uneven skin tone, enlarged pores, and overall skin quality with exceptional precision and minimal downtime.
Wontech has been a pioneering force in Korean medical laser development since 1999, with a product portfolio spanning lasers, radiofrequency, and ultrasound devices distributed to more than 60 countries worldwide. The Pico Majesty represents the company’s most advanced picosecond platform to date, building on the success of the widely used PicoCare 450 and pushing pulse speed and peak power to new clinical benchmarks.
How Pico Majesty Works
Pico Majesty delivers laser energy in pulses of just 250 picoseconds at 1064nm, and 190 picoseconds at 532nm. At this speed, the laser relies primarily on a photoacoustic, or photomechanical, effect rather than heat. The ultra-rapid energy delivery creates a powerful shockwave at the target site that shatters pigment particles into microscopic fragments, which the body then clears naturally through its immune system. Because so little heat is generated compared to nanosecond or Q-switched lasers, the surrounding tissue is left largely unaffected, reducing the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and making the treatment safer across a broader range of skin types.
For skin rejuvenation and scar treatment, Pico Majesty uses a HEXA Micro Lens Array (MLA) handpiece that focuses the laser beam into an array of high-density microbeams. This creates what is known as Laser-Induced Optical Breakdown (LIOB) within the dermis, generating microscopic cavitation points that stimulate collagen and elastin production without breaking the surface of the skin. This approach allows for meaningful dermal remodeling and scar improvement with no ablation and minimal recovery.
What Pico Majesty Can Treat
Pico Majesty is one of the most versatile picosecond platforms available, addressing a wide range of both pigmentary and structural skin concerns.
For pigmentation, it effectively targets sunspots, age spots, freckles, cafe-au-lait spots, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, ABNOM (acquired bilateral nevus of Ota-like macules), nevus of Ota, and other superficial and dermal pigmented lesions. The combination of extreme pulse speed and multiple wavelengths allows for efficient fragmentation of melanin at various depths, making it suitable for concerns that can be difficult to treat with single-wavelength or nanosecond systems.
For acne scarring and skin texture, the HEXA MLA handpiece drives collagen remodeling in the dermis, improving the appearance of atrophic acne scars including boxcar, ice pick, and rolling scar types, as well as reducing enlarged pores and improving overall skin smoothness and texture.
For skin rejuvenation, low-energy Pico Majesty treatments using the LIOB mechanism stimulate ongoing collagen production and improve skin luminosity, tone, and firmness over a series of sessions. This type of treatment has become widely popular in Korean aesthetic practice as both a corrective and maintenance protocol for achieving clear, bright, high-quality skin.
For tattoo removal, the multi-wavelength capability of Pico Majesty, spanning 1064nm, 532nm, 595nm, and 660nm, allows for effective removal of a broad spectrum of ink colors in fewer sessions than older laser systems.
The Pico Majesty Handpiece System
A key feature that distinguishes Pico Majesty from many other picosecond platforms is its versatile handpiece system. Seven different handpieces are available, each designed to optimize energy delivery for a specific indication or treatment depth. The most commonly used are the Collimated Tip for broad-coverage pigmentation and brightening treatments, and the HEXA MLA fractional tip for scar revision and skin rejuvenation. Additional dye handpieces at 595nm and 660nm extend the device’s reach to vascular and multicolored tattoo applications. This range of handpiece options gives trained practitioners a high degree of flexibility in tailoring treatments to individual patients and concerns.
Benefits of Pico Majesty
- World’s first 250 picosecond pulse duration, generating greater photoacoustic effect than slower pico systems
- FDA-cleared and MFDS-approved
- Seven specialized handpieces for highly customized treatment protocols
- Effective across a wide range of pigmentation concerns including melasma, PIH, and dermal lesions
- HEXA MLA fractional technology for acne scar improvement and skin rejuvenation without ablation
- Suitable for diverse Fitzpatrick skin types due to minimal thermal effect
- Minimal downtime for most treatment protocols
- Multi-wavelength system for comprehensive tattoo removal across multiple ink colors
Ideal Candidates for Pico Majesty
Pico Majesty is a strong option for patients with pigmentation concerns including stubborn melasma, post-acne marks, sunspots, or deeper dermal pigmented lesions that have not fully responded to topical treatments or older laser technologies. It is also well suited for patients seeking improvement in acne scarring, enlarged pores, or overall skin texture without the downtime associated with ablative resurfacing. Patients with darker skin tones who require a low-thermal approach to avoid triggering PIH are particularly well served by this platform.
As with any laser treatment, a thorough consultation with a board-certified dermatologist is essential before proceeding. Melasma requires especially careful clinical judgment, as it can be sensitive to certain laser energies and settings, and outcomes depend significantly on the expertise of the treating provider.
What to Expect During Treatment
Pico Majesty treatment sessions are generally well tolerated. Most patients describe a mild snapping or warm sensation during energy delivery. Topical numbing cream is typically applied before treatment, particularly for higher-energy scar or pigmentation protocols.
Session length varies depending on the indication and area being treated, typically ranging from 15 to 45 minutes. For pigmentation concerns, a series of sessions spaced three to four weeks apart is generally recommended. Rejuvenation protocols may involve more frequent lower-energy treatments. Tattoo removal typically requires more sessions spaced six to eight weeks apart to allow the body time to clear fragmented ink particles between visits.
Results and Recovery
For brightening and low-energy toning treatments, there is generally no downtime. Mild redness may appear immediately after treatment and typically resolves within a few hours.
For pigmentation treatments, some temporary darkening of treated spots or mild redness may occur and generally resolves within a few days to one week. For scar and rejuvenation treatments using the MLA handpiece, redness and minor swelling may persist for one to two days before settling.
Pigmentation results often become visible within one to two weeks as treated spots gradually fade. Collagen remodeling from LIOB-based treatments develops progressively over weeks to months, with continued improvement across a full treatment series. Consistent sun protection following any pico laser treatment is essential to protect results and reduce the risk of pigmentation recurrence.
How Pico Majesty Fits Within the Korean Picosecond Laser Landscape
South Korea has long been at the forefront of picosecond laser development and clinical adoption. Wontech’s PICOCARE platform was the first Korean picosecond laser to receive FDA clearance for tattoo removal, and the Pico Majesty builds on that legacy by pushing pulse duration and peak power to new levels. Korean dermatologists and aesthetic clinics have pioneered many of the low-energy, high-frequency pico toning protocols now studied and replicated globally, and devices like the Pico Majesty reflect the continued innovation coming from Korean medical device engineering.
For patients interested in accessing the clinical standard of Korean aesthetic medicine, understanding the technology behind platforms like Pico Majesty is a useful starting point for conversations with a qualified dermatologist about the right treatment approach.
Learn More About Picosecond Laser Treatment for Pigmentation and Skin Rejuvenation
To explore whether a picosecond laser treatment may be appropriate for your skin concerns, schedule a consultation with Dr. Yoo.