PicoWay® LaserTreatments
The World's Smartest Laser for Pigment & Tattoos.
Finally, a laser that’s safe for darker skin tones. PicoWay® uses sound waves (not heat) to shatter pigment into dust. Whether it’s a regretful tattoo, stubborn melasma, or sun spots, we erase it without the downtime.
Sound, Not Heat
Heat is the enemy of Asian skin (hello, rebound pigment). PicoWay stays cool.
Traditional lasers cook the pigment. PicoWay shatters it using acoustic shockwaves. Think of it like breaking a rock with a precise hammer instead of melting it with a torch. This means no burns, no scabs, and way less risk of PIH (Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation).
Asian Skin Safe
Specifically calibrated for Fitzpatrick skin types III-V. We can treat melasma without making it worse.
Tattoo Destroyer
Crushes ink particles so small your body simply flushes them away. Works on all colors.
Lunchtime Facial
The 'Resolve' mode gently stimulates collagen with zero downtime. You will just look rosy.
Picosecond Power
A picosecond is a trillionth of a second. That's how fast the laser pulse is.
Dual Wavelength
1064nm (Deep) and 532nm (Surface) allowing us to hit pigment at all depths.
Zoom Handpiece
Pinpoint accuracy for specific sun spots or detailed tattoo work.
Resolve Handpiece
A holographic fractional beam that creates 'LIOBs' (Laser Induced Optical Breakdowns) under the skin to build collagen without breaking the surface.
PressureWave™
The patented shockwave that shatters ink/pigment into dust, not pebbles.
Clear Skin Candidates
If you have 'spots' you hate, this is likely the answer.
Great For
- +Melasma (The mask of pregnancy)
- +Sun spots / Age spots / Liver spots
- +Tattoos (Regret is fixable)
- +Acne Scars (Pigmented or Pitted)
- +Hori's Macules
- +General uneven skin tone
Skip It If
- –Pregnant or breastfeeding
- –Taking Accutane (wait 6 months)
- –Active infection in the area
- –Fresh tan (wait 4 weeks!)
Expert Hands
A laser is just a tool. The artist matters.
Dr. Jiang's Protocol
Protocols designed by a doctor who specializes in Asian skin physiology.
Honest Expectations
We won't promise to cure melasma in 1 session. We give you a realistic, safe plan.
Full Combo
We often combine PicoWay with chemical peels or oral tranexamic acid for stubborn cases.
Comfort First
We use a Zimmer cooler to blow -30°C air on your skin during treatment. It basically numbs you.
Target Zones
PicoWay is gentle enough for the face but strong enough for the body.
Face (Pigment)
Clearing spots, melasma, and general brightness.
Body Tattoos
Removing ink from arms, legs, back, etc.
Hands & Chest
Reversing sun damage on forgotten areas.
Brow Tattoos
Correcting old microblading or embroidery (carefully!).
Acne Scars
Smoothing rolling scars on cheeks.
Underarms
Brightening dark pigmentation in folds.
Laser Day
It's quicker than you think. Snap, snap, done.
Prep
NO SUN/TANNING for 4 weeks (Crucial!)
Stop Retinol 1 week before
Shave the area (if treating body tattoos)
Remove makeup before appt
The Zap
Safety Goggles
We protect your eyes first. Always.
Test Spot
We check your skin's reaction to the energy.
The Treatment
You'll feel 'snaps' like a rubber band. The cold air hose makes it manageable.
Cool Down
Aloe and ice packs if needed.
Healing
Pigment will darken before it falls off (Coffee Grounds effect)
Tattoos will frost (turn white) then fade
SPF 50+ is MANDATORY
No saunas for 48h
Be patient. Results take weeks to show as body clears debris
**Tattoos take multiple sessions. Melasma needs maintenance.
Curious Minds
Does it hurt?+
It feels like a rubber band snapping against skin. Spicy, but fast. The cooling air helps a ton.
How many for Melasma?+
Melasma is chronic, so we manage it. Usually 3-5 sessions to clear, then maintenance. We go 'Low & Slow' to prevent rebound.
Is it safe for my skin tone?+
100%. PicoWay is THE laser for Asian/Darker skin because it doesn't overheat your melanin.
Cosmetic Brows?+
Yes, we can remove old brows! But be aware colors like red/yellow can shift during removal. We'll do a test spot.
Downtime?+
Pigment treatment: You look red for a few hours, then spots get dark/crusty for a week. Tattoo: Swelling/blistering is possible for a few days.
Can I do it in summer?+
Only if you can 100% guarantee NO suntan. Laser + Tan = Burn risk. Winter is laser season!
Clear Skin Awaits
Book your PicoWay consultation at Skin Art MD Burnaby.