Pico Laser Price Singapore, Cost, Sessions and What Affects Pricing
Medically reviewed by Dr Bernard Ong. Edited by Dr Gerard Ee, Medical Director, The Clifford Clinic.
Prices across Singapore range from double-digit trial promotions to several hundred dollars per doctor-performed session, and a meaningful course usually involves multiple sessions. Comparing single-session prices without comparing what each session contains, and which laser is matched to your pigment, is the usual route to disappointment.
How much does Pico laser cost in Singapore?
At The Clifford Clinic, Pico laser treatment starts from $200 per treatment, with the final figure depending on the area treated, the machine and wavelength matched to your pigment, and the number of sessions your diagnosis needs. Across the wider market, single sessions are advertised from under a hundred dollars in promotional trials to several hundred dollars for full-face, doctor-performed treatments. Spot treatments of individual lesions are sometimes priced separately. Because pigmentation typically needs a course rather than a single visit, the more useful number is the cost of a complete, diagnosed treatment plan, which your doctor can only estimate after examining your skin.
Why Pico laser prices vary so much
Pico Laser Cost Factors
| Cost Factor | Why It Affects Price | What to Ask |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment Area | A single spot takes minutes, full face with multiple passes takes far longer | Is the quoted price for spot, partial or full face? |
| Pigmentation Type | Freckles may clear in a few sessions, melasma toning and dermal pigment need longer courses | How many sessions does my diagnosis realistically need? |
| Machine and Wavelength | Different pigment needs different wavelengths, and a clinic able to match the right laser delivers more than a single general setting | Which machine and wavelength are used for my pigment? |
| Who Performs It | Doctor-performed or doctor-supervised treatment is priced above technician-only sessions | Who does the treatment and who reviews my progress? |
| Consultation and Review | Diagnosis, progress photos and adjustment between sessions add clinical value | Is doctor review included in each session? |
| Aftercare Support | Post-laser care and management of any reactions | What happens, and what does it cost, if my skin reacts? |
Treatment area, spot treatment versus full face
Spot treatment of a few discrete sun spots is quick and usually the cheapest option. Full-face treatment for widespread freckling, uneven tone or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) involves more passes, longer treatment time and more energy delivery. Some clinics also offer combination protocols in a single sitting.
Pigmentation type (freckles, PIH, melasma and sun spots)
Two patients paying the same per-session price can face very different totals. Discrete freckles and sun spots often need only a short course. PIH commonly needs several sessions plus control of the underlying cause. Melasma requires gentle, low-energy toning over a longer period with maintenance, so its total cost reflects duration rather than intensity. Dermal pigmentation such as Hori’s naevus sits deepest and typically needs the longest course.
The Pico machines and lasers we use at The Clifford Clinic
Not all Pico laser sessions are performed on the same machine, and this matters more than most price lists suggest. Shorter wavelengths are absorbed strongly by superficial pigment, longer wavelengths reach deeper into the skin, and certain wavelengths suit particular pigment colours. A single machine at one general setting cannot suit every pigment type, which is one reason a low fixed price often reflects a single, general approach.
At The Clifford Clinic we use three picosecond platforms, which between them cover a wide range of wavelengths and therefore a wide range of pigmentation.
- Picocare is a picosecond laser offering 1064 nm and 532 nm wavelengths along with additional handpieces, and a micro-lens array for gentle toning and for texture. It suits freckles, sun spots, PIH and tattoo pigment.
- PicoPlus is a picosecond laser offering multiple wavelengths, which allows treatment of both surface and deeper pigment, as well as low-energy toning for conditions such as melasma.
- 785 Helios Pico is a picosecond platform that offers a 785 nm wavelength. This wavelength is useful for stubborn pigment and for certain blue and green pigments.
For pigmentation that responds better to fractional resurfacing than to a pigment laser, we also use two non-ablative fractional lasers.
- Fraxel 1550 Erbium Glass is a non-ablative fractional laser that works at a deeper level. It is useful for resistant pigmentation, some PIH, and the texture that often accompanies pigment concerns.
- Fraxel 1927 Thulium is a non-ablative fractional laser that works closer to the surface, which makes it particularly effective for surface pigmentation, diffuse sun damage and uneven tone across the face.
Pico Laser Devices and Treatment Uses
| Device | Type and Wavelength | Particularly Suited To |
|---|---|---|
| Picocare | Picosecond, 1064 nm and 532 nm plus handpieces and micro-lens array | Freckles, sun spots, PIH, tattoo pigment, toning |
| PicoPlus | Picosecond, multiple wavelengths | Superficial and deeper pigment, melasma toning |
| 785 Helios Pico | Picosecond, 785 nm | Stubborn pigment, blue and green pigment, selected dermal pigment |
| Fraxel 1550 Erbium Glass | Non-ablative fractional, 1550 nm | Resistant pigment, PIH, texture and resurfacing |
| Fraxel 1927 Thulium | Non-ablative fractional, 1927 nm | Epidermal pigment, diffuse sun damage, uneven tone |
When you compare prices, compare what machine and wavelength are matched to your diagnosis, because the ability to reach your specific pigment is what determines the result, not the headline figure.
Why cheap trials may not represent a full treatment plan
Low-priced trial sessions have a place in marketing, but a trial is not a treatment plan. A single low-energy pass over the face may deliver little clinical effect on established pigment, and a price built for volume rarely includes detailed diagnosis, doctor review, wavelength selection or aftercare. The comparison should be plan versus plan, not session versus session. Our guide to cheap Pico laser sessions covers what to check before booking.
What should be included in a proper Pico laser quote?
A meaningful quote follows an examination and states the diagnosis being treated, the area covered, the machine, wavelength and intended settings, a realistic session range with spacing, the per-session and estimated total cost, what reviews are included, and how reactions or non-response would be handled. Singapore’s Ministry of Health requires aesthetic advertising to be accurate and not to induce unnecessary consumption, and a good clinic’s pricing conversation reflects that spirit, giving information first and leaving the decision to you.
Questions to ask before paying for a package
- What exactly is my diagnosis, and how many sessions does it realistically need?
- Which machine and wavelength will be used, and why is it suited to my pigment?
- What area and how many passes does each session include?
- Who performs the treatment, and is doctor review included?
- What are the package expiry, refund and transfer terms if I stop?
- What aftercare is provided if my skin reacts?
Doctor’s perspective. The most expensive Pico laser session is the one aimed at the wrong diagnosis or delivered on a machine that cannot reach the pigment. Before comparing prices, get clarity on what is being treated, which laser suits it, and what a full course looks like. A fair price for an accurate plan beats a bargain for an inappropriate one.
When price should not be the only deciding factor
Melasma, dermal pigmentation and any undiagnosed spot deserve doctor-led care regardless of price, because the cost of rebound pigmentation or a missed diagnosis exceeds any saving. For simple, confirmed sun spots, price comparison between reputable clinics is reasonable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Pico laser price in Singapore?
At The Clifford Clinic, Pico laser treatment starts from $200 per treatment. There is no single market average because sessions differ in area, the machine and wavelength used, settings and clinical content, so the more useful figure is the cost of the full course your diagnosis needs.
Why are some Pico laser sessions so cheap?
Usually a combination of low-energy settings, a single general machine, short treatment time, technician delivery, limited area and marketing pricing designed to bring patients in. Cheap is not automatically bad, but the session content is not comparable to a full clinical treatment.
Does the type of Pico machine affect the price and result?
Yes. Different pigment needs different wavelengths, so a clinic with several picosecond platforms can match the laser to your pigment, which affects both the result and how the plan is priced. A single machine at one setting cannot suit every pigment type.
How many sessions should I budget for?
As a guide, a few sessions for discrete sun spots, several for PIH, and longer maintenance-based courses for melasma or dermal pigment. Budget for the course your diagnosis needs, not a single visit.
Is consultation included in Pico laser pricing?
It varies by clinic. Ask specifically whether diagnosis and review consultations are included in the quoted price, and whether they are with a doctor.
Can one Pico laser session remove pigmentation?
Occasionally a single discrete sun spot clears in one session, but most pigmentation requires a course. Be cautious of any promise of one-session removal.
Get a quote based on your skin, not a price list
An accurate cost estimate starts with a diagnosis and the right laser for your pigment. Learn more about Pico laser in Singapore and pigmentation treatment in Singapore, then book an assessment at The Clifford Clinic, 50 Raffles Place, #01-01 Singapore Land Tower. Call (65) 6532 2400 or WhatsApp (65) 8318 6332.
Selected References
- Disorders of hyperpigmentation, part I: pathogenesis and clinical features of common pigmentary disorders. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35151757
- DermNet: lasers in dermatology. https://dermnetnz.org/topics/lasers-in-dermatology
- American Academy of Dermatology: hyperpigmentation. https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/hyperpigmentation-treatment