PICO Laser Training for Aesthetic Practitioners
Learn picosecond laser technology for pigmentation correction, tattoo removal, acne scarring, and skin rejuvenation. Advanced clinical training with hands-on device operation and treatment planning.
- Picosecond Technology
- Pigmentation & Tattoo Removal
- Acne Scar Treatment
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Parameter Optimisation
Program overview
PICO laser training for advanced aesthetic practice
PICO (picosecond) laser technology represents the gold standard in non-ablative laser treatment for pigmentation, tattoo removal, acne scarring, and skin rejuvenation. Unlike nanosecond Q-switched lasers, picosecond devices deliver ultra-short pulse durations that create a photoacoustic effect — shattering pigment particles more completely with reduced thermal injury to surrounding tissue. Our training program ensures you understand the physics, master the parameters, and can safely treat a wide range of skin concerns across diverse skin types.
Understanding PICO laser technology requires a solid foundation in chromophore targets, pulse durations, wavelengths (532nm, 785nm, 1064nm), and the differences between flat beam and fractional handpieces. Our program combines theory with supervised hands-on treatment sessions to develop real clinical competence in this advanced modality.
Alongside this course, you can also view all beauty and cosmetic training courses and book CO2 laser training for your practitioners.
For independent safety guidance on light based treatments, read the ARPANSA advice on lasers and IPL in the cosmetic industry.
- PICO laser physics: picosecond pulse duration and photoacoustic mechanism
- Wavelength selection: 532nm for red/orange, 785nm for green/blue, 1064nm for dark skin
- Pigmentation treatment protocols: melasma, solar lentigines, PIH, epidermal vs dermal
- Tattoo removal parameters: ink colour, layer depth, treatment spacing
- Acne scar treatment with fractional PICO handpiece
- Fitzpatrick skin typing and contraindication assessment
PICO laser curriculum
PICO laser training program overview
The program covers PICO laser science, clinical applications, parameter selection, and hands-on supervised device operation — progressing from foundational physics to advanced treatment protocols.
Adverse event management & aftercare
Is This Right for You?
Who is this PICO laser training for?
Aesthetic nurses expanding into advanced laser
Registered nurses already working in aesthetics who want to add PICO laser to their treatment menu for clients seeking pigmentation correction, tattoo removal, or acne scar treatment.
Dermal therapists seeking advanced device skills
Qualified dermal clinicians looking to extend their scope into medical-grade PICO laser technology for complex pigmentation and skin rejuvenation cases.
Clinic owners adding PICO to their service menu
Aesthetic business owners investing in PICO laser equipment who want their team formally trained in evidence-based treatment protocols to maximise clinical outcomes.
The PICO laser training gave me the confidence to approach complex pigmentation cases that I would have previously referred elsewhere. Understanding the wavelength selection and epidermal versus dermal classification made an immediate difference to my treatment outcomes.
Your Mentor
Learn directly from Dr Sana Pirzada
Dr Sana Pirzada is a highly experienced aesthetic practitioner and the founder of Aesthetics Consults. With over 15 years in cosmetic medicine, she has mentored hundreds of registered nurses across Australia, helping them build safe, confident, and AHPRA-compliant practices.
Her mentoring approach combines deep anatomical knowledge, hands-on injectable technique training, and real-world business guidance — everything you need to thrive in the competitive aesthetic medicine landscape
- 15+ years clinical and teaching experience in aesthetic medicine
- Expert in ultrasound-guided injections and complication management
- Fully aligned with AHPRA 2025 Cosmetic Injectables Guidelines
- Personalised mentoring tailored to your scope, goals, and experience level
Frequently asked questions
Q-switched lasers deliver nanosecond pulses (billionths of a second) for thermal-based pigment destruction. PICO lasers deliver picosecond pulses (trillionths of a second) — approximately 1000 times faster — generating a photoacoustic shockwave that shatters pigment particles with less heat. This results in more complete pigment clearance with lower risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and thermal damage.
PICO laser is highly effective for solar lentigines (sun spots), melasma (with caution), post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), seborrhoeic keratoses, multi-coloured tattoo removal, acne scarring (with fractional handpiece), and general skin rejuvenation and toning. Our training covers all of these applications.
Yes, with appropriate wavelength selection. The 1064nm Nd:YAG wavelength is preferentially absorbed by deeper melanin and is the safest option for Fitzpatrick skin types IV–VI. Our training program covers skin typing and parameter selection across all skin tones.
Treatment frequency varies by indication. Pigmentation may resolve in 1–3 sessions; tattoo removal typically requires 6–15 sessions depending on ink colour and depth; acne scarring generally requires 4–8 sessions. Our training includes patient expectation setting and treatment planning.