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PicoSure Pro

PicoSure Pro

Advanced picosecond laser for clearer, brighter and smoother skin — minimal downtime, maximum precision.

Updated October 2026

From £120
per session, from
£120
appointment
60 min
course of 6 · Pico Skin — Full Face · save 14%
£475 /session

A £30 deposit secures your appointment; the balance is paid at the clinic.

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Quick answers

PicoSure Pro in London: what to know

How much does PicoSure Pro cost in London at INNODERM?
PicoSure Pro at INNODERM starts from £120 per session, depending on the area treated. A 6-session package (Pico Skin — Full Face) is £2,850, about £475 a session. A £30 deposit secures your appointment; the balance is paid at the clinic.
How many PicoSure Pro sessions will I need?
A typical plan is 3 sessions, about 4 weeks apart. Your practitioner confirms the number at your consultation, based on your skin and your goal.
Is there any downtime after PicoSure Pro?
Low: typically a day or two of mild redness. Your practitioner talks you through aftercare before you leave.
Is PicoSure Pro suitable for darker skin?
Our planning rules allow PicoSure Pro for every skin type (Fitzpatrick I to VI), with settings adapted to your skin. Your practitioner assesses your skin at consultation, with a patch test where needed, before confirming it's right for you.
Can I have PicoSure Pro while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, we don't offer PicoSure Pro during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Tell us if you are pregnant and your practitioner will advise what can wait.
How long does a PicoSure Pro appointment take?
Allow about 60 minutes at our clinic at 19-21 Great Tower Street, a five-minute walk from Tower Hill station.
Treatment Applications

What Is It Used For?

Pigmentation (sun damage, age spots, melasma)
Acne scars and uneven skin texture
Hyperpigmentation
Wrinkles
Large pores
Sunspots
Uneven skin tone
Dull complexion
Melasma pigmentation
Nevus of Ota / Hori's nevus
Multicoloured tattoos, including blues and greens
Hard-to-remove black ink
Stubborn, previously treated tattoos
Decrease in collagen and elastin
Is this right for you?

Quick Qualification

    Is This Treatment Right for You?

    Review the indications and contraindications before booking.

    Indications

    • Pigmentation (sun damage, age spots, melasma)
    • Acne scars and uneven skin texture
    • Enlarged pores
    • Dull or uneven skin tone
    • Tattoo removal (including difficult pigment colours)

    Contraindications

    • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
    • Active skin infection (bacterial, viral, fungal, including herpes simplex)
    • Open wounds or broken skin in treatment area
    • Skin cancer or suspicious lesions
    • Photosensitive disorders (e.g. lupus, porphyria)
    • Use of photosensitising medications, retinoids, acids or active skincare
    • Recent isotretinoin (within the last 6 months)
    • Seizure disorders triggered by light
    • History of keloid or hypertrophic scarring
    • Recent aesthetic procedures (chemical peels, microneedling, laser)
    • Recent sun exposure (within 2-4 weeks) or self-tanning products

    How It Works

    PicoSure Pro is a next-generation picosecond laser delivering ultra-short energy pulses into the skin. Unlike traditional lasers, it works through a photomechanical effect — breaking down pigment particles while supporting collagen remodelling without excessive thermal damage. The result is greater precision, an improved safety profile, and faster recovery compared to older laser technologies. The laser delivers energy in trillionths of a second, creating controlled micro-disruption in the skin. This stimulates fragmentation of pigment, a regenerative skin response, and collagen and elastin remodelling. Over time, this leads to clearer, smoother and more even-looking skin. At INNODERM Clinic London, every PicoSure Pro treatment is doctor-led and tailored following a detailed skin assessment.

    PicoSure Pro fires laser energy in trillionths of a second, creating controlled micro-disruption in the skin without significant heat. This breaks pigment particles into very small fragments that the body gradually clears, while simultaneously triggering a regenerative response and collagen and elastin remodelling. For tattoo removal, the picosecond pulses shatter ink — including notoriously difficult blues, greens and previously treated colours — into particles small enough for the immune system to clear, with a much lower risk of thermal skin damage than traditional Q-switched lasers.

    PicoSure Pro treatment process at INNODERM Aesthetic Clinic

    What to Expect

    Your journey from consultation to final results.

    1

    Immediately after

    Mild redness, swelling and warmth are expected. A "frosting" / whitening of the skin can appear briefly. Apply cool compresses if needed.

    2

    Day 1-3

    Redness and slight swelling settle. Treated pigmentation often darkens before it fades. Mild dryness or flaking may occur.

    3

    Week 1

    Skin is healing. Continue gentle skincare and SPF 50 daily. Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids and other treatments.

    4

    Weeks 2-4

    Pigment fragments are gradually cleared by the body. Tone evens out and surface texture improves.

    5

    Follow-up

    A follow-up session is typically scheduled in 2-4 weeks. Full results develop gradually over several weeks as collagen and elastin remodel.

    Real Transformations

    Verified results from our London clinic.

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    Investment

    Transparent pricing for premium results.

    Pico Skin — Full Face

    Best Value
    Single Session£550
    Course of 3
    £1550£517 / session
    Course of 4
    £1950£488 / session
    Course of 6
    £2850£475 / session

    Pico Skin — Face + Neck

    Single Session£650
    Course of 3
    £1800£600 / session
    Course of 4
    £2350£588 / session
    Course of 6
    £3300£550 / session

    Pico Skin — Face + Neck + Décolleté

    Single Session£799
    Course of 3
    £2220£740 / session
    Course of 4
    £2920£730 / session
    Course of 6
    £4080£680 / session

    Pico Skin — Face + Décolleté

    Single Session£700
    Course of 3
    £1950£650 / session
    Course of 4
    £2550£638 / session
    Course of 6
    £3600£600 / session

    Pico Skin — Eyes / Periorbital

    Single Session£325
    Course of 3
    £875£292 / session

    Pico Skin — Hands

    Single Session£350
    Course of 3
    £945£315 / session
    Course of 4
    £1780£445 / session

    Pico Skin — One Facial Zone (cheeks / forehead / nose / chin)

    Single Session£250
    Course of 3
    £675£225 / session

    Pico Skin — Targeted Pigment Spot (up to 5x5 cm)

    Single Session£180

    Pico + Morpheus Reset

    Single Session£995
    Course of 3
    £2790£930 / session
    Course of 4
    £3650£913 / session

    Advanced Acne Scar Program (3x Morpheus, 4x PicoSure, AI diagnostic, LED)

    Single Session£3950
    Course of 6
    £3950£658 / session

    BBL + Pico Pigment Protocol

    Single Session£895
    Course of 3
    £2490£830 / session

    Moxi + Pico Staged Skin Quality Protocol

    Single Session£950
    Course of 3
    £2650£883 / session

    Tattoo Removal — XS (up to 3 cm)

    Single Session£120
    Course of 4
    £430£108 / session
    Course of 6
    £600£100 / session
    Course of 8
    £760£95 / session

    Tattoo Removal — Small (4-6 cm)

    Single Session£180
    Course of 4
    £650£163 / session
    Course of 6
    £900£150 / session
    Course of 8
    £1120£140 / session

    Tattoo Removal — Medium (7-15 cm)

    Single Session£280
    Course of 4
    £1000£250 / session
    Course of 6
    £1380£230 / session
    Course of 8
    £1720£215 / session

    Tattoo Removal — Large (16-20 cm)

    Single Session£450
    Course of 4
    £1620£405 / session
    Course of 6
    £2250£375 / session
    Course of 8
    £2800£350 / session

    Tattoo Brows / PMU removal

    Single Session£220
    Course of 4
    £760£190 / session

    * All prices include a comprehensive initial consultation. Course prices represent significant savings.

    Preparing for PicoSure Pro
    Before Your Session

    Preparation

    Follow these steps before your PicoSure Pro appointment to ensure the best outcome.

    • 4 weeks before: avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanning products. Apply SPF 50 daily.
    • 4 weeks before: avoid other laser treatments and aggressive procedures (peels, RF microneedling).
    • 1-2 weeks before: discontinue retinoids (Retinol, Tretinoin) and active skincare (AHAs/BHAs, exfoliating acids, benzoyl peroxide).
    • 1-2 weeks before: avoid waxing, scrubs, and aggressive facials.
    • Allow at least 2 weeks after botulinum toxin and 2-4 weeks after dermal fillers.
    • 24-48 hours before: avoid alcohol, excessive caffeine, intense exercise, perfumes, fake tan and irritating skincare.
    • Inform your practitioner about any antibiotics, photosensitising medications, recent isotretinoin (last 6 months), or history of herpes simplex.
    Post-Treatment Care

    Aftercare

    Follow these guidelines after your PicoSure Pro session for the best possible results.

    • First 24-48 hours: mild redness, swelling and warmth are normal. Apply cool compresses if needed (do not put ice directly on the skin).
    • Keep the treated area clean and dry. Use only a gentle, non-active moisturiser.
    • Avoid hot baths, saunas, steam rooms, the gym and intense exercise for 48-72 hours.
    • Avoid alcohol for 48-72 hours — it can increase redness.
    • Do not touch, rub or pick the treated area.
    • For 5-7 days avoid Retinol/Vitamin A, AHAs/BHAs, exfoliating acids and (if your skin is sensitive) Vitamin C.
    • Apply SPF 50 daily and reapply every 2-3 hours when exposed. Avoid direct sun for at least 2 weeks.
    • Do not have other treatments (laser, peels, microneedling) in the area for 2 weeks.
    • Contact the clinic if you experience excessive swelling or pain, blistering, signs of infection, persistent redness beyond 5-7 days, or unexpected pigmentation changes.
    PicoSure Pro aftercare

    Common Questions

    Everything you need to know about PicoSure Pro.

    A picosecond laser delivers energy pulses lasting one trillionth of a second — roughly a thousand times shorter than the pulses delivered by traditional nanosecond Q-switched lasers. The shorter pulse means most of the work is done by a photomechanical (pressure-wave) effect rather than heat alone, so unwanted pigment and tattoo ink can be shattered with less heat damage to surrounding skin. In practice this means improved safety on a wider range of skin types and faster recovery than older laser technologies.
    PicoSure Pro is a registered medical laser device used in licensed aesthetic and dermatology clinics. At INNODERM all picosecond laser treatments are doctor-led, following a detailed skin assessment, and operated by clinicians who hold the relevant Core of Knowledge (CoK) laser-safety certification.
    PicoSure Pro can be used as part of a melasma management plan, but melasma is a notoriously challenging hormone-influenced condition that responds to a combination of approaches — sun avoidance, topical brighteners, and conservative laser settings — rather than any single treatment in isolation. Your practitioner will assess whether laser is appropriate, may recommend a test patch first, and may pair the device with a topical preparation regime (such as ZO Skin Health) to minimise the risk of pigment rebound.
    Picosecond lasers like PicoSure Pro are generally regarded as safer on darker skin than older nanosecond Q-switched or longer-pulsed lasers, because the very short pulse limits heat spread to surrounding skin. However, careful assessment is still required — your practitioner will evaluate your Fitzpatrick type, may recommend a test patch, and will adjust energy settings accordingly. In some cases an alternative non-light-based approach may be recommended.
    Both can target pigment and tattoos, but the difference comes down to pulse duration. Q-switched lasers fire in nanoseconds and rely heavily on thermal effect — more heat per pulse, which means more risk of scarring or pigment changes, especially on darker skin. Picosecond lasers fire in trillionths of a second; pigment is broken down primarily by a pressure-wave (photomechanical) effect with less collateral heat. In practice this typically translates to fewer sessions, faster healing, and a wider safety margin across skin types.
    It depends entirely on what is being treated. Pigmentation usually responds within 2–4 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart. Tattoo removal generally requires 4–10+ sessions depending on ink type, colour, age, depth and skin type. Texture and pore refinement is usually a course of 3–5 sessions. Your practitioner will give you a realistic estimate after assessment.
    Yes. PicoSure Pro is widely used for tattoo removal and is particularly noted for its performance on traditionally difficult colours — blues, greens, and stubborn black ink. The picosecond pulse fragments pigment into smaller particles which the body then clears over weeks to months. That said, complete clearance is not guaranteed for every tattoo: results depend on ink composition, age, depth, and how the body responds. Your consultation will give you a realistic outlook on what is achievable.
    Yes. Beyond pigment work, PicoSure Pro can stimulate dermal collagen and elastin remodelling through controlled micro-disruption — useful for refining acne scarring, smoothing texture, and reducing the look of large pores. Visible texture improvement is typically built up over a course of treatments, and results continue to develop for several weeks as collagen rebuilds.

    Your practitioners for PicoSure Pro

    Every treatment is planned and carried out by our own team at the clinic. These are the practitioners who specialise in it.

    Ready to experience PicoSure Pro?

    Book your session today or request a callback to discuss your goals with our medical experts.