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Your skin, refreshed.

Two laser facials, one goal: brighter, smoother, more even skin. Pico Genesis for pigment and glow. Pico Genesis FX for pigment plus fine lines, texture and acne scarring.

A Pico Genesis laser facial with protective eye shields at Chrysalis Project in Edmonton

How a pico facial works

Both facials use the same picosecond laser we trust for tattoo removal, the Cutera Enlighten III. It delivers energy in extremely short bursts, which breaks up excess pigment and wakes up your skin's own collagen, with less heat reaching the surrounding skin.

The difference between the two is how the energy reaches your skin.

Genesis or Genesis FX?

Not sure which you need? That's exactly what the free consult is for.

Pico Genesis

Brighter, more even tone

  • Best for: melasma, sun damage, sunspots, freckles, age spots, uneven tone, dullness and overall glow.
  • How it works: gentle laser energy is spread evenly across the skin to break up excess pigment and encourage collagen.
  • Downtime: none. A quick, gentle treatment you can fit into your day.
  • Skin types: suitable for all skin types, including darker skin tones.
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Pico Genesis FX

Smoother texture too

  • Best for: fine lines, wrinkles, rough texture and acne scarring, plus pigment.
  • How it works: fractional. The laser creates tiny, controlled channels in the skin with untouched skin in between, kickstarting new collagen and elastin.
  • Downtime: some. Expect redness, swelling and peeling for several days while your skin renews.
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How it goe

  1. Free consult

    We look at your skin, talk through your goals and history, and recommend Genesis, Genesis FX or a mix.

    About 20–30 min
  2. Treatment

    We cleanse your skin, keep you comfortable, and treat at your pace. We always finish with a cooling facial mask.

    Cooling mask included
  3. Glow & heal

    We'll walk you through your aftercare and what's normal, and we're a message away.

    Aftercare included
  4. Build your results

    A series usually gives the best results. We book your next one when your skin is ready.

    When your skin is ready

Pricing

Ask us at your free consult. We'll recommend the right facial and plan for your skin.

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Pico facial FAQ

What's the difference between Pico Genesis and Pico Genesis FX?

Both use our picosecond laser. Pico Genesis treats the skin evenly to break up excess pigment and brighten your tone. Pico Genesis FX is fractional: it treats tiny columns of skin with untouched skin in between, which kickstarts collagen to smooth fine lines, texture and acne scarring, as well as pigment.

Which one is right for me?

If your main concern is sunspots, freckles, uneven tone or dullness, Pico Genesis is usually the place to start. If you also want to work on fine lines, texture or acne scarring, Pico Genesis FX may suit you better. We'll look at your skin at your free consult and recommend the right one.

Does it hurt?

Most people find it very manageable. We keep you comfortable throughout, go at your pace, and always finish with a cooling facial mask to calm your skin.

Do you treat melasma?

Yes. Melasma is one of the most common reasons people come in for Pico Genesis. It's a gentle, low-heat treatment, which matters with melasma. Melasma can come back, so daily sun protection and occasional maintenance are part of the plan. We'll walk you through it at your free consult.

Is there any downtime?

Pico Genesis has no downtime, so you can get right back to your day. Pico Genesis FX is more intensive, so expect some redness, swelling and peeling for several days while your skin renews. We'll walk you through your aftercare before you leave.

How many treatments will I need?

Many people see a brighter, more even look after one treatment, and a series usually gives the best results. Every skin is different, so we'll recommend a plan for your skin at your free consult.

Does it work on all skin tones?

Pico Genesis is gentle and suitable for all skin types, including darker skin tones. For either facial, we tune the laser settings to your skin and talk through your goals and history at your consult, so we can recommend the safest approach for you.

How much does a pico facial cost?

Ask us at your free consult and we'll recommend the right treatment and plan for your skin.

More on melasma: Melasma treatment in Edmonton: how Pico Genesis can help.

Ready when you are.

Book a free consult and we'll look at your skin together and recommend the right pico facial for you.

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