PicoLO Premium by Laseroptek: Picosecond Laser for Pigmentation, Scars, and Skin Rejuvenation
Built by Laseroptek, a South Korean medical laser company that has been developing and exporting advanced laser technology since 2000, the PicoLO Premium advances on its predecessor in output stability, handpiece versatility, and clinical depth, making it one of the more precisely engineered picosecond platforms currently available in the aesthetic laser market.
The PicoLO Premium is a picosecond Nd:YAG laser platform operating at 1064 nm and 532 nm, with pulse durations in the ~450 ps and ~350 ps range. It is used for pigmentary disorders, tattoo removal, acne scarring, and skin rejuvenation. The system incorporates fractional DOE-based handpieces with adjustable depth settings, allowing for targeted energy delivery across different dermal layers.
How PicoLO Premium Works
The core mechanism of picosecond laser treatment is the photoacoustic, or photomechanical, effect. Unlike older nanosecond Q-switched lasers that rely primarily on heat to destroy pigment, picosecond lasers fire energy in pulses approximately 100 times shorter, generating intense pressure waves that shatter pigment particles and trigger cellular repair processes with minimal thermal diffusion to the surrounding tissue.
The Dia FX Handpiece and Three-Depth Treatment
One of the most clinically notable features of the PicoLO Premium is its Dia FX 1064nm fractional handpiece, which incorporates Laseroptek’s proprietary DOE (Diffractive Optical Element) technology and offers three levels of depth adjustment for targeted treatments. This three-depth capability allows practitioners to direct energy to the superficial dermis, mid dermis, or deep dermis depending on the concern being addressed, enabling a level of customization that single-depth fractional handpieces cannot replicate.
What PicoLO Premium Can Treat
PicoLO Premium is a versatile platform that can address a range of both pigmentary and structural skin concerns.
For pigmentation, it effectively targets sunspots, age spots, freckles, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and other benign pigmented lesions. For acne scarring and skin texture, the Dia FX fractional handpiece drives collagen remodeling at adjustable depths within the dermis, improving the appearance of atrophic acne scars, enlarged pores, and uneven skin texture without ablating the surface of the skin.
For skin rejuvenation, low-energy PicoLO Premium treatments stimulate the skin’s natural repair response at the dermal level, progressively improving skin tone, luminosity, firmness, and texture over a series of sessions. For tattoo removal, the dual-wavelength system addresses a broad range of ink colors. The 1064nm wavelength effectively targets black, blue, and dark green inks, while the 532nm wavelength is suited for red and orange pigments.
Benefits of PicoLO Premium
- Proprietary DOE fractional technology for uniform energy distribution and consistent treatment outcomes
- Dia FX three-depth handpiece for precise targeting across superficial, mid, and deep dermis
- Effective across a broad range of pigmentation concerns including melasma and PIH
- Minimal downtime for most treatment protocols
- Award-winning platform with a strong international clinical and design track record
Ideal Candidates for PicoLO Premium
PicoLO Premium is well suited for patients with pigmentation concerns such as sunspots, melasma, or post-acne marks that have been resistant to topical treatments. It is also a strong option for patients seeking improvement in atrophic acne scarring, enlarged pores, or overall skin texture through a non-ablative approach. Patients with medium to darker skin tones who need a low-thermal treatment option to minimize the risk of PIH are particularly well served by this platform’s stable, high-peak-power picosecond delivery.
A consultation with a board-certified dermatologist is important before any picosecond laser treatment to assess skin type and concerns, determine appropriate settings, and establish realistic expectations for outcomes. Melasma in particular requires careful clinical evaluation, as it can be sensitive to certain treatment parameters and responds best when managed by a dermatologist with expertise in treating pigmentation across diverse skin tones.
Results and Recovery
For brightening and low-energy toning protocols, 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 Dia FX fractional handpiece, mild redness and swelling can persist for one to two days before settling.
Pigmentation results often become visible within one to two weeks as treated areas gradually fade.
PicoLO Premium Within the Laseroptek Family
Laseroptek offers both the Lotus III Er:YAG fractional laser and the PicoLO Premium picosecond platform. Patients and clinicians who are evaluating Korean laser technology will find that the two platforms address fundamentally different mechanisms of skin improvement and are often complementary when used in a comprehensive treatment plan.
Learn More About Picosecond Laser Treatment for Pigmentation and Skin Rejuvenation
To explore whether a picosecond laser treatment may be the right approach for your skin concerns, schedule a consultation with Dr. Yoo.