Pigmentation
Pico Laser Melbourne
Pico laser is a picosecond laser treatment for pigmentation removal, and it's available at all four St James Aesthetics clinics: Camberwell, Moonee Ponds, Ormond and Geelong. It's designed to target sun spots, freckling, uneven tone and stubborn patches, with minimal downtime and sessions that fit into a lunch break. Results vary between individuals, and your clinician will build a plan around your skin.
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- Duration
- 15–45 min
- Downtime
- Minimal
- Results
- Across a course
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At a glance
Everything You’d Want to Know, in One Place.
- What is it?
- Clear the marks. Keep the glow.
- What will it help?
- Pigmentation. Clients with pigmentation, sun damage, uneven tone or a tattoo they want gone.
- What does it feel like?
- Many describe quick flicks or snaps of warmth on the skin, and sessions are short.
- What do I do next?
- Book a $50 consultation. It comes off your first treatment.
Pico Laser at a glance
15 to 45 min
Per session
in and out in your lunch break
Minimal
Downtime
back to your day
Gradual
Pigment fades
across your course
$499
From
Black Friday pricing
Real results
Pico Laser Melbourne, Before & After.
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What to Expect
Your Consultation
Your $50 consult is a proper chat. Your clinician looks at your skin, asks about your history, sun exposure and current products, and talks through whether pico is the right fit. If it isn't, we'll say so and point you to a better option.
Treatment Day
Sessions take around 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the area. Your skin is cleansed, eye protection goes on, and the laser is passed over the treatment area. Sensation varies from person to person. Many people describe quick flicks of warmth or snapping, and your clinician will talk through comfort options beforehand.
Recovery and Aftercare
Downtime is minimal. Mild redness usually settles within a day or two. Then it's back to your day.
Aftercare matters, though:
- Daily SPF. Non-negotiable. Sun exposure can undo your progress.
- A gentle home routine. We can recommend a Skin Cosmetica routine, including a home pigment serum such as the Melano-Stop Pigment Defence Serum.
- Follow your clinician's advice on products and timing between sessions.
See what's possible in our before and after gallery. Individual results vary.
Pico vs IPL vs CO2 for Pigmentation
Not every pigment concern needs the same laser. A short, honest comparison:
- Pico laser: Our go-to for targeting pigment with minimal reliance on heat. A strong fit for sun spots, patches, melasma management and tattoos.
- IPL skin rejuvenation: Uses broad-spectrum light and can suit overall sun damage and general tone concerns. Your clinician can advise whether it suits your skin.
- CO2 laser: Usually the recommended option for texture, scarring and resurfacing, rather than pigment alone.
A carbon laser peel is another related option your clinician may discuss. Unsure? Your consult will sort it out.
Melasma: Honest Expectations
Let's be straight with you. Melasma can't be cured. It can be managed.
It's influenced by factors like sun, hormones and heat, and it can return. So a plan matters more than any single treatment. That plan usually includes:
- professional guidance on whether and when to treat
- carefully chosen laser settings and intervals
- strict daily sun protection
- a supportive home routine
If you're searching for melasma laser treatment in Melbourne, start with a consult. We'll give you an honest view of what's realistic for your skin.
Is Pico Laser Right for You?
Pico laser may suit you if you have:
- sun spots, brown spots or freckling
- uneven tone or hyperpigmentation
- age spots or sun damage
- melasma you'd like to manage with professional support
- an unwanted tattoo
It may not be suitable, or may need to wait, if you have a recent tan, active skin infections or certain medical conditions or medications. Your clinician will check suitability and talk through risks at your consult. Not sure which treatment suits you? Find my treatment with a $50 consult.
Pico Laser Cost in Melbourne
Pricing depends on the area treated and the size of your course. As a guide, an intro treatment from $499, packs from $399 per session, current sale pricing that can change. Check our prices page for the latest.
Your $50 consultation comes off your first treatment. Cancellations need 24 hours' notice.
Great session and all my questions & concerns answered. Pico Laser was comfortable and looking forward to further treatments.
Joanne M. · Camberwell · Google review
People often search for brand names like PicoSure. At St James Aesthetics, we simply say picosecond laser. It's the technology that matters, and our clinician will happily talk you through it at your consult.
Target the Pigment. Protect the Skin. Reveal the Clarity.
Great skin isn't luck. It's a plan made for you. Pico laser is one of the most useful tools we have for pigment, and it works best when it's part of that plan.
What Is Pico Laser?
Pico laser is an advanced laser treatment that uses ultra-short pulses of energy measured in trillionths of a second.
Unlike traditional lasers that rely more heavily on heat, pico technology works primarily through a photoacoustic effect. In simple terms, the laser delivers extremely fast pulses of energy that create a gentle pressure wave within the skin.
This energy breaks unwanted pigment into tiny particles, allowing the body to gradually clear them away through its natural processes.
Because the energy is delivered so quickly, pico laser can target pigment with less heat transferred into the surrounding skin. This makes it a precise option for treating concerns such as pigmentation, sun damage and uneven skin tone.
The result is targeted pigment treatment with a focus on protecting the surrounding skin and supporting a clearer, more even complexion over time.
What Pico Laser Can Treat
Pigmentation and Hyperpigmentation
Looking for hyperpigmentation treatment or skin pigmentation treatment in Melbourne? Pico laser is one of our go-to options for patchy, uneven tone, including sun damage and age spots. Your clinician will assess how deep your pigment sits and what's driving it before recommending a plan.
Sun Spots, Brown Spots and Freckles
Sun spots and brown spots are some of the most common reasons people come to see us. Pico laser can help target these discrete marks and areas of freckling. Results depend on pigment depth, skin type, sun habits and consistency.
Melasma
Melasma is a tricky one. Pico laser can be part of a management plan, with professional guidance. It's managed, not cured. More on that below.
Tattoos
Picosecond technology is also used for unwanted tattoo removal. See our tattoo removal page for details. Pigment and tattoo removal, one clinic team.
How Picosecond Laser Works
Here's the quick version.
- The pulse. An ultra-short burst of energy hits the pigment.
- The shatter. The photoacoustic effect fragments pigment into microscopic particles.
- The clear-out. Over the following weeks, your body gradually clears them.
Why less heat matters. Pigment can be sensitive to heat. Too much of it and some skin may respond by producing more pigment, known as rebound pigmentation. Because pico doesn't rely on excessive heat, it suits pigment work. Your clinician also chooses settings and treatment intervals to help minimise the risk of rebound pigmentation and protect surrounding skin. Minimise, not eliminate. No laser is risk-free.
Why You Need a Course, Not One Session
Pico laser isn't a one-session fix. Pigment sits at different depths, and your body clears fragments gradually. So results build across a course of carefully spaced sessions.
The number you need depends on:
- how deep and dense your pigment is
- your skin type
- your sun habits
- how consistent you are with treatment and aftercare
Your clinician will map this out at your consult. No guesswork.
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Love it already? Buy a pack now and pay by card, Afterpay or Zip. Your sessions are added to your St James file, ready to use at your chosen clinic. Single and intro treatments start with a consultation.
Pico Pigment
Your $50 comes off your first treatment. No obligation, no pressure.
Pico Laser Near You
Same clinician-led approach at every clinic. Pick whichever suits your week.
Pico Laser Camberwell
Looking for brown spot treatment or skin pigmentation treatment in Camberwell? Our Camberwell team can assess your spots, patches and tone, and plan your course. See the Pico laser Camberwell page or clinic details.
Pico Laser Moonee Ponds
Fitting skin goals around a busy schedule? Short sessions and minimal downtime make Moonee Ponds an easy lunch-break stop. See pico laser Moonee Ponds or the clinic page.
Pico Laser Ormond
Our Ormond clinic offers the full pico laser pathway, from consult to aftercare, for pigmentation and tone concerns. Visit pico laser Ormond or the Ormond clinic page.
Pico Laser Geelong
Based in Geelong? You don't need to travel to Melbourne for picosecond laser. Our Geelong clinic offers consults and treatment locally. See pico laser Geelong or the Geelong clinic page.
Ready to Start?
Refine. Radiate. Repeat. Book your $50 consult and let's build a pigment plan around your skin.
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Loved by Clients
“Finally decided to treat my pigmentation and other skin issues and researched heavily where to go, I’m so so happy to have found Ally & Linh in the Ormond clinic. When I say these girlies know their stuff and have all the tools and expertise to treat skin from all angles. Completely bespoke treatments and the best customer service I’ve received at a clinic. 10/10 recommend.”
“Great session and all my questions & concerns answered. Pico Laser was comfortable and looking forward to further treatments.”
“After having a consultation with Montana, I went ahead with a Pico Laser treatment with Ally to address some pigmentation. Ally was very knowledgeable, professional, and made the whole process easy and comfortable. She explained the treatment clearly and did a great job. I’m looking forward to seeing the results and will definitely be back.”
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Fading ink?
Pico Laser for Tattoos
Picosecond technology is also used to fade and remove unwanted tattoos. Explore tattoo removal Melbourne, and your clinician will suggest the right plan at your consultation.
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FAQs
How many pico sessions do I need for pigmentation?
It varies. Pico laser works best as a course of carefully spaced sessions, and the number depends on pigment depth, skin type, sun habits and consistency. Your clinician will recommend a plan after assessing your skin at your consult.
Does pico laser hurt?
Sensation varies between people. Many describe quick flicks or snaps of warmth on the skin. Sessions are short, and your clinician will talk through comfort options before you begin.
What's the difference between pico laser and PicoSure?
Pico laser, or picosecond laser, describes the type of technology: ultra-short pulses delivered in trillionths of a second. PicoSure is one brand name people often search for. At St James Aesthetics, our clinician uses picosecond technology, and you can ask about the specifics at your consult.
Is pico laser good for melasma?
Pico laser can be part of a melasma management plan with professional guidance. Melasma can't be cured and can return, so results vary. Strict daily sun protection and a supportive home routine are key. Your clinician will tell you honestly whether treatment suits you.
How long until I see results?
This varies between individuals. Your body clears pigment particles gradually, so changes build across a course of sessions rather than appearing overnight. Your clinician will talk you through what to expect for your skin.
What's the downtime after pico laser?
Minimal. Mild redness usually settles within a day or two. Daily SPF and a gentle home routine help protect your skin between sessions.
Can pico laser remove tattoos?
Picosecond technology is used for unwanted tattoo removal, typically over multiple sessions. Results vary depending on ink colour, depth and your skin. See our tattoo removal page or book a consult to discuss your tattoo.
How much does pico laser cost in Melbourne?
Cost depends on the area treated and your course size. Our current pricing, including intro offers and packs, is on our prices page and can change. Your $50 consultation comes off your first treatment.
All treatments begin with a consultation with a qualified clinician, who will tailor your plan to your skin, body and goals. Individual results vary.
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Picture this
Imagine Leaving the House Without Covering a Single Spot.
Clearer, more even-looking tone, with minimal downtime and a plan built around your skin. It starts with one relaxed conversation with your clinician.
- Minimal downtime
- Settings tailored to your skin
- A clear plan from day one
- $50 consult, taken off your treatment
No obligation, free rescheduling. Individual results vary.