Pico Laser in Penang | CANVAS Medical Clinic
Picosecond precision for pigment and tone — physician-performed PicoStar pico laser at our Gurney Walk clinic in George Town. Ultra-short pulses shatter pigment into finer particles than older lasers, treating spots, melasma, dullness and tattoos with less heat and less downtime.
What is Pico Laser?
A pico (picosecond) laser fires energy in pulses a thousand times shorter than older nanosecond lasers. Because the pulses are so brief, they shatter pigment through a photomechanical shockwave — breaking it into finer particles with less surrounding heat. Finer particles clear more easily, and less heat means gentler treatment for pigment-prone Asian skin.
At CANVAS Medical Clinic in George Town, Penang, our PicoStar platform treats sun spots, freckles, melasma (with care), uneven tone and dullness, plus tattoo removal — settings tuned by the physician to each concern. For a region where sun-driven pigmentation is near-universal, a pico laser is one of the most versatile tools in the laser range.
How it works
- Consultation & assessment. Your physician diagnoses the pigment type — crucial, as melasma and sun spots need different handling — and sets the plan.
- Tailored laser session. Pico pulses are delivered at settings matched to your concern and skin type, protecting surrounding skin.
- Clearance. Shattered pigment is cleared by the body over the following days to weeks; tone evens progressively.
- Course & review. Pigment and tone build over a course, reviewed and adjusted to your response.
Benefits
Finer pigment clearance
Picosecond shockwaves break pigment smaller than older lasers for easier clearing.
Less heat, less risk
Reduced thermal spread is gentler on pigment-prone skin.
Versatile
Spots, tone, dullness and tattoos on one platform.
Laser toning glow
Low-energy toning refreshes overall radiance.
Tattoo capable
Effective across many tattoo ink colours over a course.
Physician-diagnosed
Correct diagnosis of pigment type protects your result.
Who it's for
Pico Laser may be suitable if you:
- Have sun spots, freckles or uneven pigmentation
- Want brighter, more even overall tone and glow
- Have melasma and want it managed carefully by a physician
- Are seeking tattoo removal
- Have pigment-prone skin and want a gentler laser approach
- Are building a pigment and tone programme
Melasma is a chronic, relapsing condition that requires careful, conservative laser handling and a broader plan; aggressive treatment can worsen it. Pico laser is not suitable over active infection or during pregnancy; your physician will diagnose and advise honestly. Suitability is always confirmed at consultation.
Pico laser vs Dermablate resurfacing
Different lasers for different jobs. Pico laser targets pigment and tone with ultra-short pulses and minimal downtime. Dermablate is an Er:YAG resurfacing laser that removes surface layers to renew texture, fine lines and scars, with more recovery.
Pigment and toning: pico. Texture and resurfacing: Dermablate. Many programmes use both, and for stubborn pigment your physician may combine laser with a full pigmentation plan.
Why CANVAS
At CANVAS Medical Clinic, the pico laser is operated only by qualified, LCP-certified physicians — because diagnosing pigment type and choosing settings, especially for melasma, is medicine, not a machine preset.
We are located at Gurney Walk in the heart of George Town, with covered parking at Gurney Walk and Gurney Plaza. Walk-ins are welcome but we recommend booking in advance.
- LCP-certified physicians plan and supervise every Pico Laser treatment
- Assessment and screening before treatment — honesty before sales
- We'll tell you if another approach suits your goals better
- A full treatment formulary under one roof for a genuinely tailored plan
- Central Gurney Walk location with easy covered parking
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Care led by our physicians
Your Pico Laser treatment at CANVAS is planned and supervised by qualified, LCP-certified doctors registered with the Malaysian Medical Council — care is never delegated to unsupervised operators. Meet the physicians behind your treatment:
- LCP CertifiedPhysician-led care
- MMC RegisteredQualified doctors
- Genuine SystemsAuthentic & registered
- Open Daily10am – 10pm
Related treatments
Explore other physician-led treatments at our Gurney Walk clinic in George Town, Penang.
From our patients
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Book a consultation at our Gurney Walk clinic. Our physicians will diagnose your pigment and design a pico laser plan that treats it safely — melasma especially.
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