column (e.g. in newspaper)
2025.07.28
大人気のピコトーニング
As an Assistant Professor, Associate Ward Director, and Chief of Dermatopathology at the university hospital dermatology department, I deepened my expertise through academic presentations and paper publications both domestically and internationally. I have handled a wide range of treatments, from birthmark therapy in children to adult pigmentation concerns, utilizing various lasers and injection therapies, while also contributing to community healthcare. Through encountering numerous cases, I strongly felt the potential and necessity of aesthetic medicine, resolving to pursue further expertise. Building upon my solid dermatological knowledge and meticulous diagnostic skills, I value treatments that gently support each individual's skin while bringing out its inherent beauty.
ピコトーニングは当院でもとても人気な施術の一つです。
先日に引き続き、ピコでのトーニングの施術方法、適応についてご案内いたします。
I am Dr. Aya Hayama, a board-certified dermatologist.

ピコトーニングとは、低出力レーザーの衝撃波によってメラニン顆粒を減少させて、シミ・そばかす・肝斑・くすみなどを目立たなくする治療です。ピコトーニングはメラニン吸光度が高くメラニン色素に反応しやすい性質を持つため、従来のレーザーでは破壊しきれなかった小さい粒子の色素粉砕も可能です。そのため、これまでのレーザー治療では取り切れなかった小さなシミにもアプローチできます。
Pico Toning gradually breaks down and expels melanin pigment with each treatment session. A key feature is that you can experience results with fewer sessions than conventional lasers. Furthermore, this laser treatment can be used not only for facial spots and freckles, but also for darkened areolas and nipples.

liver spots
ピコレーザーおさらい
ピコレーザーのその他の施術
Pico lasers are medical laser devices considered effective for skin concerns such as age spots, melasma, and freckles. Pico Toning is one of the three irradiation modes available with pico lasers. In addition to Pico Toning, there are Pico Spot and Pico Fractional irradiation modes, each differing in their irradiation method and the specific skin concerns they address.
【ピコスポット】先日紹介済
A method that precisely targets skin concerns like dark spots and freckles with high-output laser energy. Powerful shockwaves finely shatter melanin pigment in the skin, effectively addressing deep dark spots, freckles, moles, and tattoos. Compared to the other two irradiation modes, its higher output allows for fewer treatment sessions while still aiming to remove dark spots and freckles.
【Pico Fractional】
A method that attaches a special lens to the tip of the pico laser, concentrating energy into pinpoint spots for irradiation. It creates microscopic cavities in the skin's dermis layer, aiming to improve skin quality through the skin's natural healing process. It can help remove fine wrinkles and enhance skin elasticity, while also addressing concerns like acne scars and skin texture irregularities.
At Bianca Clinic, we also offer combination treatments that pair Pico Toning with Pico Spot or Pico Fractional, tailored to your skin type and goals. If you wish to enhance the effectiveness of your spot treatment, minimize your treatment duration, or have not achieved desired results with conventional laser treatments, please consult with us. Our comprehensive treatments can deliver greater satisfaction.
https://biancaclinic.jp/treatment_category/skin-care/skin/picotoning/
Here's a personal musing from me, a dermatologist...
ピコトーニングでは色抜け(白斑)が出る場合があります。施術間隔が頻回であったり、高出力で頻回にあてるとメラノサイトまでダメージを受けてしまうため、一時的、あるいは永久的な白斑ができることがあります。
適切な診断と診察で肌回復を待ちながら続けていただくことをおすすめします。