Pico fraxel treats pitted scars and pores by firing picosecond laser pulses in a fractional grid, creating micro-zones of dermal remodeling that rebuild collagen under each depression — priced from published components such as Pico Toning + Genesis at ₩159,000 (≈ $114) per session, co-director performed at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong.
A pitted scar is a structural defect: the dermal collagen under an old acne lesion collapsed, and the surface fell into the gap. Enlarged pores follow the same logic on a smaller scale — the collagen ring supporting each pore wall loosens, and the opening stretches. Because both problems live in the dermis, resurfacing the top layer alone cannot close them; the fix has to trigger new collagen underneath. That is what pico fraxel is built for.
The name is patient shorthand: 'pico' for picosecond-domain laser pulses, 'fraxel' for fractional delivery. Instead of treating the whole surface, the handpiece concentrates energy into a grid of micro-spots, producing tiny zones of controlled disruption in the dermis (laser-induced optical breakdown) while the surrounding skin stays intact and drives fast recovery. Ultrashort picosecond pulses work photoacoustically rather than by bulk heating, which is why redness typically settles in 24-48 hours — a different recovery class from fractional CO2, which ablates the surface and peels for 5-7 days.
At Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong, pico fraxel for pitted scars and pores starts with scar-type mapping — icepick, rolling, and boxcar scars respond differently, and deep tethered scars may need RF microneedling or subcision added to the plan. Dr. Lee Wonjin or Dr. Lee Kangin performs the assessment and every laser pass personally, and the quote is assembled from the published KRW component list before anything is scheduled — the same list Korean patients pay, which is also why Seoul pricing on this treatment class commonly runs 50-70% below comparable United States quotes.