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Pico Laser Depth & Authenticity — 532 / 1064nm

Pico Laser works at Epidermis 0.1–0.3mm (532nm) · Papillary Dermis 0.3–1.5mm (1064nm / MLA). Pick any protocol below, or compare two head-to-head on the same cross-section.

Anatomical Skin-Layer Depth
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Aesthetic skin-layer depth diagram: Pico Laser, Sylfirm X, Thermage FLX, Ultherapy PRIME, Sofwave, Potenza, Fotona 4D Cross-section of facial skin from epidermis (0.1–0.3mm) through papillary dermis (to 1.5mm), reticular dermis (to 3.0mm), subcutaneous fat and the SMAS fibromuscular layer (4.5mm), showing each protocol's penetration vectors, thermal zones and injection depots. Highlighted: Pico Laser — Epidermis 0.1–0.3mm (532nm) · Papillary Dermis 0.3–1.5mm (1064nm / MLA). ENERGY DEVICES · 7 OF 12 Epidermis 0.1–0.3mm Papillary Dermis 0.3–1.5mm Reticular Dermis 1.5–3.0mm Subcutaneous Fat 3.0–4.2mm SMAS Fibromuscular · 4.5mm 0.3mm 1.5mm 3.0mm 4.5mm PICO 532 / 1064nm 532 1064 SYLFIRM X 0.3–4.0mm RF THERMAGE 6.78 MHz bulk ULTHERAPY 1.5/3.0/4.5mm SOFWAVE 1.5mm parallel POTENZA 0.5–4.0mm RF FOTONA 4D 0.1–3.0mm Er/Nd 2940 intraoral Depth scale is expanded in the upper layers for legibility · focal depths per manufacturer specification
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Pico Laser target depth on the skin-layer cross-section: Epidermis 0.1–0.3mm (532nm) · Papillary Dermis 0.3–1.5mm (1064nm / MLA), pain 2/10, Singapore median S$350
Plate III — Pico Laser (1064nm/532nm Picosecond Nd:YAG) on the skin-layer cross-section: Epidermis 0.1–0.3mm (532nm) · Papillary Dermis 0.3–1.5mm (1064nm / MLA). Pain 2/10, downtime 0 hrs (toning) · 24–48 hrs erythema (fractional), Singapore 2026 median S$350 (Per full-face session (Toning + Fractional Resolve)).

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Pico Laser

Photoacoustic shattering of melanin; fractional MLA lens creates laser-induced optical breakdown (LIOB) micro-vacuoles.

IndicationsMelasma, solar lentigines, PIH, fine acne scarring, pore refinement

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Energy / Modality
1064nm/532nm Picosecond Nd:YAG
Target Anatomical Layer
Epidermis 0.1–0.3mm
Papillary Dermis 0.3–1.5mm
Clinical Pain Index
2/10
None required for toning; optional topical numbing (20 min) for fractional passes.
Social Downtime
0 hrs (toning) · 24–48 hrs erythema (fractional)
Evidence-Based Interval
Every 2–4 weeks × 5–10 (toning) · every 4 weeks × 3–4 (fractional)

Counterfeit / Clone Machine Warning

Ask which platform and wavelength is used. Genuine systems display the manufacturer logo, serial plate and HSA medical-device registration; generic 'pico' Q-switched handpieces fire nanosecond, not picosecond, pulses.

  • ✓Manufacturer serial plate on the console
  • ✓HSA device registration listed by the clinic
  • ✓Picosecond pulse width shown on the treatment screen
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Comparison Matrix

Device Energy / Modality Target Layer Pain Downtime Interval SG Median
Pico Laser
Quanta · Candela · Cynosure · Fotona
 1064nm/532nm Picosecond Nd:YAG Epidermis 0.1–0.3mm (532nm) · Papillary Dermis 0.3–1.5mm (1064nm / MLA) 2/10 0 hrs (toning) · 24–48 hrs erythema (fractional) Every 2–4 weeks × 5–10 (toning) · every 4 weeks × 3–4 (fractional) S$350
Sylfirm X
Viol Co., Ltd. (Korea)
 300μm–4.0mm Bipolar Pulsed/CW RF Basement Membrane 0.3mm (PW) · Papillary & Reticular Dermis to 3.0mm+ (CW) 5/10 24–48 hrs erythema · pinpoint marks 2–3 days Every 4 weeks × 3–5 S$680
Thermage FLX
Solta Medical (Bausch Health)
 6.78 MHz Monopolar RF Reticular Dermis 1.5–3.0mm · Fibrous Septae to ~4.0mm 6/10 0–24 hrs mild erythema Annual single session (12–18 months) S$3,500
Ultherapy PRIME
Merz Aesthetics
 MHz Micro-Focused Ultrasound + Real-Time Ultrasound Imaging 1.5mm Dermis · 3.0mm Deep Dermis · 4.5mm SMAS Fibromuscular Layer 8/10 0 hrs social downtime · tenderness 1–2 weeks Annual single session (12–18 months) S$3,200
Sofwave
Sofwave Medical
 SUPERB Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam Mid-Dermis Parallel Cylinder Zone 1.5mm (spares SMAS & subcutaneous fat) 6/10 0–24 hrs mild redness Annual single session (optional 6-month top-up) S$3,200
Potenza
Cynosure
 4-Mode Monopolar/Bipolar RF Microneedling 0.5mm–4.0mm Dual-Depth (Tiger Tip treats two dermal depths per pass) 6/10 24–72 hrs erythema · pinpoint marks Every 4–6 weeks × 3 S$850
Fotona 4D
Fotona
 2940nm Er:YAG + 1064nm Nd:YAG (4 modes) 0.1mm Epidermal Peel · 1.0–3.0mm Bulk Dermal Heating · Intraoral Mucosal Vector 4/10 0–24 hrs (SupErficial: 2–3 days fine peeling) Every 4–6 weeks × 3, then every 6 months S$750
Rejuran Healer
PharmaResearch (Korea)
 Intradermal PN (Polynucleotide 2%) Papillary Dermis 0.5–1.5mm (intradermal blebs) 7/10 3–5 days micro-bumps / subdermal papules (gun) · 1–2 days (manual) Every 3–4 weeks × 3, then maintenance every 6 months S$650
Profhilo
IBSA Derma (Switzerland)
 Intradermal PN / BAP Hybrid HA Deep Dermis / Superficial Subcutaneous ~2.5–3.5mm (BAP depots) 3/10 24–48 hrs small injection bumps 2 sessions 4 weeks apart, then every 6 months S$950
Botulinum Toxin
Merz · AbbVie (Allergan) · Ipsen / Galderma
 Botulinum Toxin Type A Neuromodulator Intramuscular (Masseter / Frontalis / Corrugator >4.5mm) · Intradermal Micro-Botox (0.8–1.2mm) 3/10 0 hrs · pinpoint bumps for 15–30 minutes Every 3–4 months (masseter 4–6 months) S$650
Juvelook / Lenisna
Vaim Co. (Korea)
 PDLLA + Non-Crosslinked HA Biostimulator Papillary to Reticular Dermis 1.0–1.8mm (Juvelook 50mg) · Subdermal 2.5–4.0mm (Lenisna 200mg) 5/10 1–3 days micro-papules Every 4–6 weeks × 2–3, then yearly S$780
Skinvive / Belotero Revive
AbbVie (Allergan) · Merz
 Microdroplet Intradermal HA (+ Glycerol) Superficial Intradermal Microdroplet Depot 0.8–1.2mm 4/10 24–48 hrs small bumps / redness Every 6 months S$980

Pillar II · Singapore 2026 Fair Price

Pico Laser: fair S$220–S$480, median S$350

Per full-face session (Toning + Fractional Resolve) · SGD incl. 9% GST. Below S$98 is usually a 500-shot single-pass toning with no fractional lens — the 'trial' is the hook for a 10-session package.

Transparent practices: Halley Medical Aesthetics · Bio Aesthetic Laser Clinic (Palais Renaissance) · V Medical Aesthetics & Laser Clinic (Somerset)

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Section V · Before Pico Laser

Pre-Procedure Washout & Post-Procedure Barrier Support

Typical clinic guidance for heat, laser or needle treatments: pause these actives beforehand.

  • Retinoidstop 5–7 days before
  • Exfoliating Acidstop 3–5 days before
  • Vitamin C / Antioxidantstop 2–3 days before
  • Spicule / Microneedlestop 5–7 days before
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After the session · Recovery & photoprotection

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Editorial guidance from common clinic practice, not medical advice: your treating doctor's pre- and post-care instructions come first.

How It Works

How Pico & Q-Switched Lasers Break Up Pigment

532 nm laser: shallow reach, epidermal pigmentA 532 nanometre beam is absorbed near the surface and shatters pigment at the base of the epidermis; it fades within the papillary dermis. 532 nmKTP / frequency-doubled Nd:YAG · green lightEpidermisbasal melaninPapillary dermisReticular dermisSubcutis handpiecepigment shatteredreach fades: shallowBest for epidermal pigment: sunspots, freckles (lentigines).Melanin and haemoglobin absorb 532 nm strongly: higher risk ofpost-inflammatory pigmentation in darker skin (types IV–VI).
1064 nm laser: deeper reach, dermal pigmentA 1064 nanometre beam passes the epidermis with less melanin absorption and shatters pigment in the upper dermis; macrophages clear the fragments. 1064 nmNd:YAG · near-infraredEpidermisbasal melaninPapillary dermisReticular dermisSubcutis handpieceepidermis largely spareddermal pigment shatteredmacrophagereach fades: deeperBest for dermal pigment: Hori's naevus, naevus of Ota; low-fluence 'toning' for melasma. Less melanin absorption anddeeper reach: the usual choice for darker skin types.
Figure · 532 nm vs. 1064 nm pigment lasersQ-switched (nanosecond) and pico (picosecond) lasers both use 532 nm and 1064 nm. The shorter pico pulse breaks pigment into finer fragments, mainly by pressure (photoacoustic) effect, and macrophages clear them over the following weeks. Illustrative: layer thickness and beam reach are not to scale.

Field Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What skin depth and anatomical layer does Pico Laser target?

Pico Laser (1064nm/532nm Picosecond Nd:YAG) targets Epidermis 0.1–0.3mm (532nm) · Papillary Dermis 0.3–1.5mm (1064nm / MLA): Epidermis (0.1–0.3mm), Papillary Dermis (0.3–1.5mm). Photoacoustic shattering of melanin; fractional MLA lens creates laser-induced optical breakdown (LIOB) micro-vacuoles.

How painful is Pico Laser, what is the downtime, and what is the evidence-based session interval?

Pain index 2/10. None required for toning; optional topical numbing (20 min) for fractional passes. Downtime: 0 hrs (toning) · 24–48 hrs erythema (fractional). Interval: Every 2–4 weeks × 5–10 (toning) · every 4 weeks × 3–4 (fractional).

How do I verify an authentic Pico Laser machine and what is a fair price in Singapore?

Manufacturer serial plate on the console; HSA device registration listed by the clinic; Picosecond pulse width shown on the treatment screen. Ask which platform and wavelength is used. Genuine systems display the manufacturer logo, serial plate and HSA medical-device registration; generic 'pico' Q-switched handpieces fire nanosecond, not picosecond, pulses. Beauty.net's 2026 Singapore benchmark for Pico Laser (Per full-face session (Toning + Fractional Resolve)) is a fair range of S$220–S$480 with a median of S$350, incl. 9% GST.