Picosecond laser delivers energy in ultra-short pulses, targeting pigmentation, sun spots and tattoo ink without the heat damage older laser technology causes. Downtime is minimal, so you get visible results without an extended recovery. At Kirei Clinic, Dr Mei, Dr Rosie and Louise all deliver this treatment, with who treats you on the day set by booking availability, from our Leeds city centre clinic.
What Does Picosecond Laser Treat?
Picosecond laser treats sun spots and solar lentigines, freckles, age spots, post-inflammatory pigmentation, melasma, uneven skin tone, acne scarring, enlarged pores, mild fine lines, and overall skin texture and radiance. The laser also breaks down tattoo ink across a wide range of colours. Melasma responds well to picosecond energy in many patients, but this condition is prone to flaring with the wrong treatment, so your practitioner always assesses melasma carefully at consultation rather than treating the condition as standard. If pigmentation and sun damage are your main concern, visit our Pigmentation and Sun Damage page for a fuller picture of your options. For acne scarring, visit our Acne Scarring page. Picosecond laser also delivers the laser stage of our Painless Tattoo Removal treatment, where Dr Mei administers local anaesthetic first and Dr Mei, Dr Rosie or Louise carries out the removal, depending on booking availability.
Suitable for Darker and Asian Skin Tones
Kirei Clinic is one of the few clinics with a genuine picosecond laser, rather than a picosecond setting added to an older-generation device. The distinction matters: a true picosecond laser fires in trillionths of a second, generating far less heat in the surrounding skin than a device running a picosecond mode on slower hardware. This shorter pulse duration matters most for darker and Asian skin tones, where the heat from slower, older lasers carries a higher risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation. Genuine picosecond technology reduces this risk, so the treatment suits a wider range of skin tones.
Why Kirei Clinic?
Dr Mei, Dr Rosie and Louise all deliver picosecond laser, CO2 laser, IPL and other energy-based treatments at Kirei Clinic, with who treats you on the day set by booking availability. Every treatment plan starts with a full-face assessment, so your picosecond laser sessions sit within a wider view of your skin, not an isolated fix for one spot. Dr Mei, Dr Rosie and Louise work as a team, reviewing your skin together and agreeing the right technology and pace for your goals.
FAQs
What does picosecond laser treat?
Sun spots, freckles, age spots, post-inflammatory pigmentation, melasma, uneven skin tone, acne scarring, enlarged pores, mild fine lines, general skin texture, and tattoo removal.
Is picosecond laser suitable for darker or Asian skin tones?
Genuine picosecond lasers, like the one at Kirei Clinic, work in shorter pulses than older laser technology, generating less heat in the surrounding skin. This lowers the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation, a common concern for darker and Asian skin tones treated with less suitable lasers.
Does picosecond laser have downtime?
Downtime is minimal for most patients. Some redness or mild swelling sometimes occurs immediately after treatment and typically settles within a day or two.
How many picosecond laser sessions do I need?
This depends on the concern. Pigmentation often responds within a few sessions, while tattoo removal usually needs a longer course. Your practitioner confirms your plan at consultation.
Available in Leeds
Picosecond laser is a medical-grade laser treatment, available at our Leeds city centre clinic only. If you’re based near our Beverley location and want to know which treatments run there, ask at consultation and your practitioner will point you to the right option.