An advanced picosecond laser platform, used for selected pigment concerns and overall skin clarity — assessed and tailored individually.
Helios 785 is a picosecond laser used at NEA to help with pigmentation, sun damage, uneven tone and overall skin clarity, working through rapid photoacoustic energy rather than heat alone. Suitability differs between skin types, so every treatment begins with a consultation with Natalie, RN, to confirm whether it is appropriate and safe for your skin.
Older lasers rely heavily on heat to break down pigment. Picosecond lasers fire in pulses measured in trillionths of a second, relying more on a rapid pressure (photoacoustic) effect than on thermal energy. This can help fragment pigment efficiently while reducing collateral heat to the surrounding skin — one reason picosecond technology has become a leading option for pigmentation in Sydney clinics.
The Helios 785 combines a 785 nm picosecond wavelength with additional nanosecond modes across 1064 nm and 532 nm. In practice, this means treatment can be matched to the type and depth of your pigment, rather than applying a single setting to every concern.
Picosecond laser is used at NEA for a range of pigment and clarity concerns, including sun spots and sun damage, uneven skin tone, the marks left behind by past breakouts, and general dullness. Suitability depends on the kind of pigment you have and your skin overall.
Melasma deserves particular care. It is a stubborn, recurrence-prone form of pigmentation, and no treatment offers a permanent cure. At NEA, melasma is approached through individual assessment, conservative settings, diligent sun protection and ongoing maintenance — with realistic expectations set from the start.
Pigment concerns usually respond best to a planned series of sessions rather than a single visit, with your plan and intervals confirmed after assessment. Downtime varies with the depth and type of treatment, and is explained at your appointment.
The platform may suit a range of skin types, following careful assessment, patch testing where appropriate, and clinician-selected settings. As with any energy-based treatment, deeper skin tones are assessed with extra care. Your suitability is always confirmed in a consultation with Natalie, a registered nurse, here in Castle Hill.
Related skin concerns: Pigmentation & Sun Damage, Scarring and Texture & Tone.
Carbon facial. We also offer a carbon facial using the Helios platform: a fine carbon lotion is applied to the skin and then targeted with the laser, a treatment often chosen to refresh the look of the complexion and reduce the appearance of congestion, oiliness and enlarged pores. Suitability is assessed individually at your consultation. Available with the Helios platform from late June 2026.
Suitability and results vary between individuals and are assessed at your consultation. A $75 booking fee applies to all appointments and is redeemed from the cost of treatment on the day.
For many pigment concerns, picosecond lasers can fragment pigment efficiently with less heat than older nanosecond-only systems. Whether it suits you depends on your specific pigment and skin, which is assessed at your consultation.
Pigment concerns usually respond best to a planned series rather than a single session. The number is tailored to your skin and confirmed after assessment.
Melasma can be supported but not cured, and it is prone to recurrence. We approach it with conservative, individualised treatment, sun protection and maintenance, and realistic expectations.
It may be suitable for a range of skin types following careful assessment and patch testing, with settings chosen for your skin. Deeper skin tones are treated with extra care.
Book a consultation to assess your pigment concerns and whether a tailored laser plan is right for you.
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