PicoPlus Laser Pigmentation Treatment

Multi-wavelength PicoPlus picosecond laser for treating pigmentation including melasma, sunspots, freckles, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone.

Pigmentation treatment at Sozo Aesthetic Clinic centres on the Lutronic PicoPlus laser, a multi-wavelength picosecond laser system that Sozo was among the first to introduce in Singapore. The PicoPlus operates across multiple wavelengths (1064nm, 532nm, 595nm, and 660nm) allowing it to target a wide spectrum of pigment colours and types. Picosecond pulses shatter melanin pigment particles into much finer fragments compared to traditional nanosecond lasers, enabling more efficient clearance through the body's natural lymphatic system. Common conditions treated include melasma (hormonal pigmentation), solar lentigines (age spots/sunspots), freckles, café-au-lait birthmarks, Hori's naevus (deep bluish-grey patches common in East Asian women), post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) following acne or skin trauma, and general uneven skin tone. Treatment protocols are customised based on the type, depth, and distribution of pigmentation. Multiple sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart are typically required for optimal clearance. The PicoPlus's photoacoustic (rather than photothermal) mechanism of action significantly reduces the risk of post-treatment PIH compared to older laser technologies, making it safer for Singapore's predominantly Asian patient population with Fitzpatrick skin types III–V. Sun protection and a tailored skincare routine are essential between sessions to maintain results.