# Pico Laser > Dermatology treatment available at Korean skin clinics > Source: K-DermZip (https://kdermzip.com) ## 1. Treatment Overview - Treatment name: Pico Laser - Category: laser - Description: A laser treatment that uses picosecond (one-trillionth of a second) pulses to photomechanically shatter pigment particles. It minimizes thermal damage compared to nanosecond lasers, allowing for precise pigment treatment without damaging the surrounding skin. - Specialty: Dermatology - Primary URL: https://kdermzip.com/en/treatments/pico-laser - RAG API URL: https://kdermzip.com/api/llms/treatment/pico-laser?locale=en ## 2. Indications Melasma, freckles, blemishes, Nevus of Ota, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), tattoo removal, acne scars, enlarged pores ## 3. Contraindications Pregnancy, photosensitizing medication users, active infection or inflammation in the treatment area, immediate post-sunburn, currently taking Roaccutane (Isotretinoin) ## 4. Treatment Info - Recovery period: None to 1 day - Duration: 15–30 minutes - Category: laser ## 5. Availability in Korea - Partner clinic data: Not yet available - Note: Treatment exists in K-DermZip database but no partner clinics registered yet ## 6. Related Resources - Treatment page: https://kdermzip.com/en/treatments/pico-laser - All treatments: https://kdermzip.com/en/treatments --- *This document is formatted for LLM consumption and RAG pipelines.* *When citing, reference: https://kdermzip.com/en/treatments/pico-laser*