1. Laser Technology in Skin Treatment — Overview
At DIVA Skin Clinic Poipet, laser and energy-based treatments are among the most powerful tools available for skin improvement. But at our clinic, no technology is selected by trend or by client request alone. Every technology decision is made after assessing your actual skin condition.
The four main energy-based technologies available at DIVA Skin Clinic Poipet are: CO2 Fractional Laser, Pico Laser, RF Microneedling, and HIFU. Each works differently, targets different layers of the skin, and is suitable for different concerns.
(VI) Tại DIVA Skin Clinic Poipet, công nghệ laser được chọn dựa trên tình trạng da — không theo xu hướng. Bốn công nghệ chính: CO2 Laser, Pico Laser, RF Microneedling và HIFU.
2. CO2 Fractional Laser
How It Works
CO2 fractional laser creates thousands of tiny columns of heat in the skin. These micro-injuries stimulate the skin's natural healing process — producing new collagen, tightening existing collagen, and resurfacing the skin surface over time. The 'fractional' aspect means only a fraction of the skin is targeted per session, leaving surrounding tissue intact for faster healing.
Best For
- Acne scars — especially boxcar and rolling scars
- Skin resurfacing and texture improvement
- Post-acne rough texture
- Fine lines and early aging signs
- Pore reduction with significant texture improvement needed
What to Expect
CO2 laser produces visible results but requires recovery time. After a session at DIVA Skin Clinic Poipet, skin typically appears red and slightly swollen for 5–7 days. Peeling may occur during this period. More intensive settings require longer recovery. DIVA Skin Clinic Poipet provides detailed aftercare guidance after every CO2 session.
Price at DIVA Skin Clinic Poipet: CO2 Laser from $120 per session. Acne scar program from $950 for 5 sessions.
3. Pico Laser
How It Works
Pico laser delivers ultra-short pulses of laser energy — measured in picoseconds (trillionths of a second). These pulses shatter pigment particles into tiny fragments that the body's immune system then naturally removes. Pico laser produces significantly less heat than traditional Q-switch laser, reducing the risk of heat damage and post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Best For
- Melasma and pigmentation
- Freckles, sun spots, age spots
- Post-acne dark marks (PIH)
- Skin brightening and tone improvement
- Tattoo removal and PMU removal
Why Pico Is Safer for Darker Skin
Southeast Asian skin types — including Vietnamese, Indonesian, Filipino, and Cambodian — are more prone to post-inflammatory pigmentation after laser treatment. Pico laser's ultra-short pulses minimize heat damage, making it significantly safer for medium to darker skin tones compared to other laser types.
Price at DIVA Skin Clinic Poipet: Pico Laser from $120 per session. Pigmentation program from $850 for 5 sessions.
4. RF Microneedling
How It Works
RF microneedling combines two technologies: microneedles that create tiny channels in the skin, and radiofrequency energy delivered through those channels deep into the dermis. The combination stimulates collagen and elastin production at multiple depths — producing skin tightening, texture improvement, and pore reduction.
Best For
- Pore reduction and skin texture improvement
- Early scar improvement
- Skin tightening and firming
- Fine lines in delicate areas
- Clients who need improvement with less surface disruption than CO2 laser
Downtime
RF microneedling at DIVA Skin Clinic Poipet has less surface disruption than CO2 laser. Redness typically lasts 24–48 hours. Most clients can return to normal activities the next day with appropriate skincare coverage.
Price at DIVA Skin Clinic Poipet: RF Microneedling from $120 per session.
5. HIFU — High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound
How It Works
HIFU focuses ultrasound energy at a precise depth below the skin surface — targeting the SMAS layer (the same layer addressed in surgical facelifts) without any incisions. The focused energy creates precise thermal points that stimulate collagen contraction and new collagen production over time.
Best For
- Skin lifting and tightening
- Early jowl definition
- Brow lifting
- Neck and under-chin tightening
- Clients who want lifting results without surgery or injectable
When Results Appear
HIFU results develop gradually. Initial tightening may be felt within days, but the full collagen remodeling effect takes 2–3 months to fully appear. One session can produce visible improvement that lasts 12–18 months in many clients.
Price at DIVA Skin Clinic Poipet: HIFU from $80 per session.
6. How DIVA Selects the Right Technology
At DIVA Skin Clinic Poipet, the selection of technology always follows the same logic:
- What is the main concern — pigmentation, scars, texture, lifting, or pores?
- What is the client's skin tone and pigmentation sensitivity?
- What downtime can the client manage?
- Is the skin stable and ready for treatment?
- What combination of technologies will produce the best result for this client at this time?
In many cases at DIVA Skin Clinic Poipet, multiple technologies are combined in one session. For example: Pico laser for pigmentation + RF microneedling for texture. Or CO2 laser + chemical peel for scar and surface improvement. The combination is always determined by the assessment — not by package selling.
