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PicoSure vs V-Laser: pigment or redness?

PicoSure is for brown (sun spots, freckles, melasma, dull tone); V-Laser is for red (capillaries, flushing, rosacea, red acne marks) and, in Genesis mode, glow. Most pigmentation packages at Mio include both.

PicoSureV-Laser (Vascular / Genesis)
Wavelength755 nm picosecond532 / 1064 nm long pulse
TargetMelaninHemoglobin / dermal heating
DowntimeNone (spot mode: scab 5–7 days)Redness hours; scabs on pigment 1 week
SessionsToning course of 5–105 × 2 weeks
Pricefrom KRW 39,000from KRW 59,000

PicoSure

PicoSure (Cynosure) is the original picosecond laser (755 nm). Used for sun spots, freckles, melasma, post-acne marks, uneven tone, and with the Focus lens for pores and fine lines. 'Pico toning' is Korea's standard brightening treatment.

People with sun damage, freckles, melasma, dark spots, dull or uneven tone.

V-Laser (Vascular / Genesis)

A long-pulsed 532/1064 nm laser used for redness, broken capillaries, rosacea, red acne marks, flushing, and (in Genesis toning mode) for overall glow and collagen.

People with facial redness, visible capillaries, red post-acne marks, or rosacea-prone skin. Core of Mio's Redness Packages.

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PicoSure vs V-Laser: pigment or redness?

PicoSure is for brown (sun spots, freckles, melasma, dull tone); V-Laser is for red (capillaries, flushing, rosacea, red acne marks) and, in Genesis mode, glow. Most pigmentation packages at Mio include both.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Jung Guhyun (Medical Director, Mio Clinic). Facts last checked 2026-10-22. Prices in KRW, VAT excluded, from the Mio Clinic price list of 2026-10-22; event prices change monthly. USD figures are approximate at 1 USD ≈ 1,250 KRW. See the editorial policy and clinic facts.