[New Standard for Pigment Removal] Pico Toning

What is Pico Toning?

Pico Toning is a pigment laser that emits pulses in picosecond units.

Just saying this might not give you a clear understanding. You'll grasp it immediately if you compare it side-by-side with traditional laser toning.

The difference in pulse duration between the two procedures is 1,000 times.

The principle of eliminating pigment is simple: selectively destroying only the pigment with a laser. The problem is that, during this process, the surrounding normal skin, though subtly, is also stimulated.

What you want is for brown pigment to disappear, not for the healthy skin next to it to become red.

Therefore, the key is the speed of impact and withdrawal. The pigment must be broken down and the laser moved before heat spreads to the surrounding tissue.

Of course, traditional laser toning is also fast. However, when compared to Pico Toning, it is numerically 1,000 times slower. That's 1,000 times.

So, should you only receive Pico Toning?

No. This is where it really begins. For toning procedures, it's not about the equipment, but how it's performed. Even with the same equipment, completely different results can be achieved.

This is how Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Pico Toning is different.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Pico Toning: Why is it special?

One. We don't rely solely on visual inspection. We take images to see.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic verifies pigment with precise skin diagnostic devices such as Mark-Vu and Janus.

Pigments are all different. Even if they appear to be the same shade of brown, those in deeper layers differ from those in shallow layers. Accordingly, everything from the type of procedure to the laser wavelength changes.

What is visible to the eye is only the surface. If you determine the wavelength by only looking at the surface, that's a mere guess.

That's why we always take photos before your consultation. The director diagnoses based on these images, not intuition.

Two. We deliver a '2,000-shot' treatment, which is clinically significant in studies.

"I had Pico Toning."

This statement isn't quite accurate at Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic.

Studies typically recommend 2,000 shots or more for low-power whitening lasers. If the number of shots is insufficient, you'll have undergone the procedure, but with minimal effect. You've spent time and money, yet your skin hasn't seen the benefit.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic adheres to the 2,000-shot standard. We also confirm the exact number of shots administered after each procedure.

Therefore, at Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic, it's more accurate to say this:

"I had 2,000 shots of Pico Toning."

Three. We do not perform all 10 sessions with the exact same intensity.

Toning can be an easy procedure to perform with a fixed output.

Because it's low-power, even if the same settings are used every time, it's not noticeable, and it's difficult for the patient to tell the difference. This means it's a procedure that can theoretically be set once and then carried out for 10 sessions without adjustment.

However, pigment breaks down and fades with each session. The pigment from yesterday is different from the pigment today, so if the intensity remains the same, there will be no reaction.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic records each session. Before each procedure, we check the intensity of the previous session and re-determine the intensity through a pre-procedure consultation.

It's not 10 sessions; it's 10 precise judgments.

Four. In each session, we re-check your areas of concern.

Toning is a procedure typically performed over 10 or more sessions. Some concerns fade, while others remain. As sessions progress, the areas that bother you most continuously change.

What happens if we perform the procedure exactly the same way every time without asking?

Areas that haven't faded will continue to be stubborn. As more sessions are completed, the disparity widens, potentially leaving a patchy appearance.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic looks in the mirror with you before the procedure to confirm which area is most concerning today. This applies not just to the first session, but to every single session.

If we ask about your concerns but then perform the procedure exactly the same way, it's no different from not asking at all.

The confirmed areas are actually irradiated with more focus. We don't miss areas that are often overlooked, such as around the eyes or the bridge of the nose.

These spots are often missed because they are easy to overlook. We ensure they are addressed.

Five. Slow Lining Technique

Toning is not painful. And you will keep your eyes covered during the procedure.

In other words, it's a treatment where there's no way to confirm how it was performed.

There's a method where the handpiece is spun around to broadly sweep the area. It's fast. It's convenient. And the person receiving the treatment can't tell. That's because toning doesn't leave visible marks on the treated areas.

However, with this method, energy is delivered unevenly. Some areas are irradiated multiple times, while others are only grazed. It cannot be uniform.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic slowly draws lines to fill the face. Each shot is appropriately overlapped, ensuring no areas are missed.

To be honest, from the practitioner's perspective, it's much harder. Moving slowly is several times more strenuous than moving quickly. We also know that moving quickly is more comfortable.

Nevertheless, we use this method.

Six. We don't miss even curved and folded areas.

For toning, the hand not holding the handpiece determines the result.

Hair must be moved aside to prevent burning. Curved areas or folded spots, like the sides of the nose, must be gently straightened out during irradiation. If not straightened, energy won't reach the inner fold. Later, only that spot will remain.

Those who have received toning treatments will know how difficult it is to maintain this for the entire face during each session.

Because it's difficult, most places don't do it.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic upholds this.

Pico Toning Effects

Precise pigment breakdown without damaging surrounding tissue

At a speed 1000 times faster than traditional nano laser toning, in picosecond units, it targets only the pigment before heat spreads to surrounding normal skin, breaking down pigment particles finely for expulsion without redness or irritation.

Even skin tone-up without patchiness

Using a slow lining technique that involves drawing lines slowly and overlapping shots instead of quickly rolling the handpiece, energy is meticulously filled across the entire face, resulting in a clear and even tone-up.

Improvement of residual pigment in contoured areas

By delicately stretching and irradiating folded and curved areas such as the sides of the nose, eye area, and bridge of the nose with the opposite hand, stained residual pigment is thoroughly cleared without blind spots.

Cumulative improvement through customized adjustments each session

Parameters are reset each session according to the fading pigment condition, and over 2000 shots of effective energy are delivered, creating skin changes that become clearer with each passing session.

Recommended For

Those who experienced redness or severe heat stimulation in surrounding skin during previous laser toning treatments

Those who want to confirm the exact quantity of 2000 shots, not a factory-style treatment that merely sweeps over the entire face

Those who are concerned about pigment remaining stubbornly in contoured areas such as the eye area, bridge of the nose, and sides of the nose

Those who desire customized treatment that adjusts intensity according to the fading condition of the pigment, rather than using the same settings every time

Those who wish to receive treatment after confirming the pigment depth through precise diagnosis with Mark-Vu or Janus, rather than treatment based on guesswork

Treatment Process

STEP 1. Precisely analyze the depth and distribution of pigment using Mark-Vu.

STEP 2. The director personally assesses the skin condition and establishes a customized treatment plan for each individual.

STEP 3. Set pico toning parameters according to skin type and pigment condition.

STEP 4. Monitor skin reaction during treatment and adjust output and irradiation range if necessary.

STEP 5. After treatment, together confirm the skin condition and provide guidance on future care methods.

A Message from the Director

I believe that pigment treatment is not merely a procedure of irradiating with a laser, but rather one where finely analyzing and adjusting the skin condition is crucial.

Especially pigmentary disorders like melasma cannot be resolved with strong treatments alone; the process of precisely delivering the necessary energy while minimizing skin irritation is important.

Our clinic carefully observes the skin reaction of each patient, striving to provide customized pigment treatment rather than a mere procedure.

Post-Treatment Precautions

Washing your face and light makeup are possible from the day of the treatment.

It is important to diligently use sunscreen.

After the procedure, your skin may temporarily become red or dry, so we recommend focusing on moisturizing and soothing care.

It's best to avoid strong scrubs or irritating procedures for a certain period.

If redness or sensitivity symptoms persist for a long time, please consult with medical staff.

Q&A

Q. What are the specific differences between traditional laser toning and pico toning?

A. The biggest difference is the speed at which the laser is applied. Pico toning emits energy 1000 times faster in picosecond units than traditional nanosecond laser toning. It instantaneously breaks down pigment particles and exits before heat spreads to surrounding normal tissue, thereby reducing unnecessary heat stimulation and redness in the surrounding skin while breaking down pigments even more finely.

Q. Why are treatments performed with 2000 shots or more?

A. According to research papers on low-output brightening lasers, typically over 2000 shots of energy are required to induce a significant biological response and skin tone-up effect across the entire skin. If the number of shots is insufficient, the treatment's effect will be minimal. Therefore, Kkeuthan Clinic strictly adheres to the 2000-shot standard and directly confirms the total shot count of the equipment with the patient after the procedure.

Q. Does the intensity change each time during a 10-session package treatment?

A. Yes, it does. As the sessions progress, the pigments in the skin break down and lighten, so the condition of the pigments today is different from yesterday. If we always use the same intensity, the response will gradually decrease. Therefore, Kkeuthan Clinic reviews the intensity of the previous session before each treatment and conducts a consultation on the day to determine the appropriate intensity for the skin on that particular day.

Q. What is the Slow Lining Technique?

A. While it's convenient to quickly rotate and sweep the handpiece, the energy can be unevenly distributed, making it difficult to achieve consistent results. Kkeuthan Clinic's Slow Lining Technique is a precise method where the practitioner, despite the effort, slowly draws lines, overlapping at regular intervals, to evenly deliver energy across the entire face without missing any spots.