Type
Pigmentation
Duration
45 min
The clinic uses the Discovery Pico and Cynosure Icon MaxG IPL to address brown spots, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and sun damage. Pigmentation spot treatments range from $125 to $425 per session depending on size, with three-packs reducing the cost further. Melasma protocols are $700 per session or $1,785 for three. Full-face laser rejuvenation targeting diffuse pigmentation is $1,500 single or $3,825 for three. IPL photofacials suit type I–III skin with widespread sun damage.
About this treatment
Aesthetic Laser Center of Seattle offers two complementary device-based pathways for pigmentation correction, allowing treatment to be matched to the type, depth, and extent of discolouration.
For isolated brown spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and sun spots, the Discovery Pico delivers ultra-short picosecond pulses that selectively shatter melanin clusters without damaging surrounding tissue. Single pigmentation spot treatments are priced from $125 for a small area to $425 for a large area, with three-session packages discounted to $320–$1,084. The picosecond mechanism is particularly advantageous for PIH because the…
For melasma — a hormonally driven, deeper, and more diffuse pigmentation pattern — the clinic uses a dedicated Pico protocol at $700 per session or $1,785 for three. Melasma requires more sessions than straightforward sun spots and ongoing photoprotection to prevent recurrence; the clinical team counsels patients on this at the complimentary consultation.
Pigmentation spots: $125–$425/session (small–large), 3-packs $320–$1,084; Melasma: $700/session or $1,785 for 3; Full-face rejuvenation: $1,500/session or $3,825 for 3