Pico Toning · Picosecond · Seomyeon, Busan

Brighter, clearer, in picoseconds.

Pico toning uses picosecond laser pulses to shatter pigment into dust your body clears — brightening dullness, freckles, sun spots and melasma with zero downtime. The modern, gentler way to even skin tone. A 5–10 session course from ₩80,000 at JRYN Seomyeon.

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20 min
Treatment
2–4 wks
Visible Results
6–12 mo
Duration
None
Downtime
5–10
Sessions
₩ 80k+
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Pico Toning · JRYN Seomyeon
What Is Pico Toning?

Pigment shattered into dust.

Pico toning uses ultra-short picosecond laser pulses to break pigment into particles so fine your body simply clears them away. Because it works by photomechanical shattering rather than heat, it's gentler on surrounding skin than older lasers — ideal for brightening and even tone with no downtime.

It addresses overall dullness, freckles, sun spots and melasma, and even tattoos. The result is brighter, clearer, more even skin built over a 5–10 session course, holding 6–12 months. At JRYN Seomyeon, Pico toning runs from ₩80,000 (PicoCare) to ₩300,000 per session.

How It Works

The science, without the hype.

Understanding the mechanism helps you set realistic expectations — and see why technique matters more than brand here.

01

Picosecond pulses

Laser energy in trillionths of a second shatters pigment mechanically, not by burning the skin.

02

Pigment broken to dust

Particles become fine enough for your immune system to clear naturally over the following weeks.

03

Gentle, no downtime

Less heat means less irritation — you can wear makeup the same day and keep your routine.

04

A brightening course

5–10 sessions, 2–4 weeks apart, build clearer, brighter, more even skin progressively.

What We Target

What we target, and how.

Each concern suits a different platform and session count. Dr. Lee maps yours in person — these are starting points, not fixed packages.

Overall Dullness
Brightening
Discovery Pico (full face).
Sessions 5–8 sessions
Improves 2–3 wks
Melasma
Stubborn
PicoCare 450.
Sessions 6–10 sessions
Improves 4–6 wks
Freckles
Surface
PicoWay or PicoPlus.
Sessions 3–5 sessions
Improves 1–2 wks
Sun Spots
Lentigos
PicoPlus or Discovery.
Sessions 2–4 sessions
Improves 1–2 wks

Sessions and timelines are typical ranges for foreign patients, personalised at your free consultation. Tattoo removal is also available.

Pico Toning Pricing

Platforms, side by side.

All these laser platforms are clinically proven in licensed hands. They differ in technology, downtime and cost — we'll match the right one to your skin and concern, never the priciest.

Brand Price Best for Duration
Korea · PicoCare 450 ₩80,000 Melasma, sensitive skin, Korean tones 6–9 mo
Korea · PicoPlus ₩120,000 Combination concerns, all skin types 6–12 mo
Imported · PicoWay (Candela) ₩150,000 Tattoo removal, freckles, deep pigment 6–12 mo
Full-Face Course / Package from ₩300,000 Overall brightening protocol 6–12 mo

Guide prices for foreign patients, per session. Pico toning works best as a 5–10 session course. Korean and imported pico platforms are both clinically safe. Korean medical advertising rules limit fixed online pricing; message us for an exact quote before you travel.

Honest Candidacy

Who it suits — and who should wait.

A good fit if you…

  • Want brighter, clearer, more even skin tone
  • Have dullness, freckles, sun spots or mild melasma
  • Want a gentle, no-downtime brightening treatment
  • Like the idea of a regular brightening ritual

Better to wait if you…

  • Have deep dermal melasma needing a tailored protocol
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Have a tan or recent sun exposure
  • Expect one session to transform — it's a course

After your treatment

  • Essentially no downtime — makeup is fine the same day
  • Mild warmth or pinkness settles within hours
  • Strict sun protection keeps results and prevents marks
  • Avoid heat and intense exercise for the rest of the day

Possible side effects

  • Pigment lightens gradually over 2–4 weeks per cycle
  • Some pigment may darken briefly before clearing
  • Maintain results with sun protection and skincare
  • We review you on WhatsApp after you fly home, in your language
Our Medical Team

Three doctors, one standard of care.

Your pico toning plan is set and performed under our doctors — founded and guided by Dr. Jeong Heon Lee since 2007.

Dr. Jeong Heon Lee, board-certified dermatologist at JRYN Seomyeon Busan
Your Injector

Pico is gentle precision, repeated.

Pico's appeal is that it brightens without the downtime or risk of harsher lasers — it shatters pigment mechanically, sparing the skin. For dullness, freckles and sun spots it's wonderfully effective over a course, and for sensitive Korean skin it's my go-to brightening tool.

  • Board-certified dermatologist · MD, Inje University College of Medicine
  • Founder, JRYN Dermatology (2007) · pigment & brightening specialist
  • Verified-dose products only · Korean MFDS & FDA-approved brands
  • A calm, unhurried consultation — your dose is planned, not guessed
Dr. Yoon Jung-wook, Chief Director at JRYN Seomyeon Busan
Chief Director · Seomyeon Main Branch

Dr. Yoon Jung-wook

  • Full Member, Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • Full Member, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Medicine
  • Full Member, Korean Society of Obesity & Body Contouring
  • Former Neurosurgery Resident (3rd Year), Dong-A University Hospital
  • Former Intern, Dong-A University Hospital
  • Former Chief Director, Forever Plastic Surgery & Dermatology (Changwon)
  • Former Director, Forever Plastic Surgery & Dermatology (Haeundae)
  • Former Chief Director, Lovely Plastic Surgery & Dermatology (Changwon)
  • Former Director, Insta Plastic Surgery & Dermatology (Gimhae)
  • Former Director, Dr. Yoon Beauty Center (Vietnam)
Dr. Jin Tae-wan, Vice Chief Director at JRYN Seomyeon Busan
Vice Chief Director · Seomyeon Main Branch

Dr. Jin Tae-wan

  • Former Director of Dermatology, MediWoman Women's Clinic
  • Former Director of Dermatology, Hangdo Quantum Clinic
  • Former Chief Director, AGE Clinic (formerly Paresa Clinic)
  • Former Chief Director, One Clinic (Guro)
  • Former Director, One Clinic (Gangnam)
  • Former Chief Director, SKY Plastic Surgery (Jongno)
  • Former Visiting Physician, Guangfu Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Hospital (Dalian, China)
  • Former Associate Director, Tokeshi Plastic Surgery
  • Former Associate Director, Midam Dermatology Clinic
  • Former Associate Director, Noble Line Plastic Surgery
  • Former Associate Director, Jeniva Plastic Surgery
  • Former Military Flight Surgeon, ROK Army Aviation Operations Command
  • Former Intern & Resident, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital
Pico Toning FAQ

Good to know.

At JRYN Seomyeon it runs from ₩80,000 (PicoCare) to ₩300,000 per session, with PicoPlus at ₩120,000 and PicoWay at ₩150,000. A 5–10 session course gives the best brightening. We confirm your exact quote free in consultation or over WhatsApp.

Pico uses picosecond pulses that shatter pigment mechanically with far less heat than nanosecond lasers — so it's gentler, clears pigment more efficiently and has essentially no downtime. It's especially well suited to sensitive Asian skin.

Overall dullness, freckles, sun spots (lentigos), mild melasma and post-acne marks — plus tattoo removal. Dr. Lee selects the platform and settings for your specific concern.

Typically 5–10 sessions, 2–4 weeks apart — fewer for freckles and sun spots, more for melasma. Results build gradually and last 6–12 months with maintenance and sun care.

Correct — most patients have only brief pinkness and can wear makeup the same day. The essential aftercare is strict daily sun protection to maintain results and prevent new pigment.

Yes — English, Japanese and Chinese. We're a 5-minute walk from Seomyeon Station, 45 minutes from Gimhae Airport, and review your progress on WhatsApp after you fly home.

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Ready When You Are

Plan your Pico course
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Individual results vary and are not guaranteed. Laser treatment is a medical procedure performed by a licensed dermatologist. This page is general information, not medical advice — a personal consultation is required to determine suitability.