Skin · Device

Pico Toning in Myeongdong

Pico toning uses a picosecond laser at low energy across the face to even out pigment and brighten skin tone. Downtime: mild redness for a few hours is typical. Results: tone evens gradually over a series.
Pico Toning treatment at STON Clinic Myeongdong

✓ Doctor consultation first
Every plan is decided with a STON doctor

✓ Inside Lotte Hotel Seoul, 9F
Underground from Euljiro 1-ga Station

✓ Open 7 days
Weekdays to 20:30, weekends to 17:00

At a glance

  • Method: Device
  • Treatment time: About 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Numbing: Usually not needed; feels like light snapping.
  • Downtime: Mild redness for a few hours is typical.
  • Results: Tone evens gradually over a series.
  • Typical plan: Usually a series of sessions at regular intervals.

What is Pico Toning?

Pico toning uses a picosecond laser at low energy across the face to even out pigment and brighten skin tone.

How it works

Very short pulses break up pigment while limiting heat. The doctor first separates melasma, freckles, lentigines and post-acne marks, because each responds differently.

Who it may suit

It is often considered for:

What it does not do

Raised or deep lesions may need different treatment.

Before your consultation

Tell the doctor about:

  • What type of pigment you have
  • Recent sun exposure
  • Skincare actives you use
  • Medicines you take, pregnancy or breastfeeding

Planning around your trip

Easy to fit into a trip, but sun protection afterward matters.

What to expect at STON

You meet the doctor first. They look at your skin and your schedule, then decide with you whether Pico Toning suits you, which areas to treat and how. STON Clinic is on the 9th floor of the Lotte Hotel Seoul Main Tower, next to Euljiro 1-ga Station.

This page is general information to help you prepare for a consultation. It does not replace diagnosis or a treatment decision. Whether a treatment suits you, and how it is done, is decided by a doctor after examination. Results and side effects vary between people.

Common questions

Can pico toning remove melasma?

Melasma can be managed and lightened, but it tends to recur. Sun protection and maintenance matter.

Is pico toning safe for darker skin?

Settings are adjusted to skin type. The doctor checks your skin first.

How much does Pico Toning cost at STON?

Prices depend on the areas, the amount and your skin condition, so the doctor explains them at consultation.

Can I fly after Pico Toning?

Easy to fit into a trip, but sun protection afterward matters.