Discovery Pico Plus: Complete Buyer's Guide
Quick Specifications
Wavelengths
Discovery PICO is Quanta System's high-power picosecond Nd:YAG platform. The standard configuration centers on 1064nm and 532nm, while Discovery PICO Plus adds a dedicated true 694nm Ruby source. The exact model, generation and handpiece package materially affect clinical scope and acquisition value.
The 694nm Ruby option is particularly relevant when difficult blue and green pigments are an important part of a practice's tattoo-removal mix. Its availability is specific to the Plus configuration.
Pulse Duration
Current published values are approximately 450 picoseconds at 1064nm and 370 picoseconds at 532nm. VarioPulse provides three pico-pulse selections.
The platform also offers nano, Opti-Pulse and photothermal regimes by configuration. These capabilities should be confirmed on the exact system being purchased.
Energy & Fluence
Current specifications report pico output up to 800mJ at 1064nm and 300mJ at 532nm, with output varying according to spot size and operating mode. Published peak power is up to 1.8GW.
Spot / Beam Delivery
OptiBeam II provides flat-top round, square and fractional delivery patterns. Exact spot sizes and energy limits depend on the handpiece and configuration; the executive summary does not provide a complete spot-size table.
Fractional Technology
The executive summary identifies flat-top fractional delivery as a platform option and notes microbeam handpieces within the broader Discovery family. Exact fractional indications and included handpieces should be documented for the quoted configuration.
Treatment Capabilities
Discovery PICO combines 1064/532nm Nd:YAG/KTP operation with multiple pulse regimes. Depending on configuration, the platform can support tattoo and benign-pigment work plus selected fractional and other non-pico applications. Optional TWAIN IPL and 2940nm Er:YAG expansion is configuration- and generation-dependent.
FDA-Cleared Indications
The executive summary reports a foundational Discovery Pico Family U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance on December 5, 2016, with tattoo and benign-pigment indications at 1064nm and 532nm. Later family clearances expanded or updated the record, including microbeam handpieces in 2019 and a current family record cleared June 6, 2025.
- Tattoo-related indications within the Discovery Pico family
- Benign pigmented-lesion indications within the family
- Fractional/microbeam and selected vascular, hair and soft-tissue indications across applicable clearances
Important: FDA scope is family-, configuration- and handpiece-dependent.
Key Strengths
- Up to 800mJ at 1064nm and 300mJ at 532nm
- True three-wavelength option in the Plus model with 694nm Ruby
- Multiple pico, nano, Opti-Pulse and photothermal regimes by configuration
- OptiBeam II flat-top round, square and fractional delivery
- Optional TWAIN IPL and 2940nm Er:YAG expansion
- Broad FDA documentation across the Discovery Pico family
Buyer Considerations
The biggest buyer issue is configuration complexity. Model names, optical benches, handpieces and regulatory generations are not interchangeable.
The Plus-only 694nm Ruby source operates at a lower repetition rate than 1064/532nm operation, and darker skin requires conservative patient selection and settings. Specialty handpieces, an articulated arm and multi-source architecture can also create repair and calibration exposure outside warranty.
For U.S. installations, confirm voltage, dedicated circuit, plug and cooling requirements for the exact serial number.
Warranty & Service
Warranty terms are quote-specific. Obtain duration and exclusions in writing for laser sources, articulated arm, optics, handpieces, parts, labor and travel. Identify both the contracting and servicing entities for U.S. purchases.
Approximate Pricing
Estimated new planning range; configuration-dependent. Plus, VarioPulse and accessory packages can materially change the quotation.
No verified pre-owned range is provided in the executive summary. Evaluate age, generation, shot count, condition, handpieces, service history and warranty individually.
Who Might Consider This Platform?
Discovery PICO may be a strong fit for a high-volume tattoo-removal or dermatology practice that values high 1064/532nm energy, flexible spot geometry and both photoacoustic and photothermal modes.
The Plus configuration is particularly relevant when difficult blue and green pigments are a meaningful part of the patient mix and the practice can support premium acquisition and service costs.
Pico Laser Interactive Spotlight Table
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| PicoTech | 5 Standard: 1064, 532, 755, 585, 650nm | 2 Standard – Honeycomb 120px & 1064 DOE 49px | 350ps | 350ps | 800mj | 25.46 J/cm2 | 2 Years | $60,000 |
| PicoSure Pro | 1 Standard: 755nm (532, 1064nm optional) | 1 Standard Platinum Focus™ Lens Array | 900ps (500ps@755) | 450ps | 300mj | 9.55 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $200,000 |
| PicoWay | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm (730, 785nm optional) | 0 Standard – Resolve Fractional optional | 343ps | 294ps | 400mj | 12.73 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $250,000 |
| Discovery Pico | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm (694nm ruby on Plus) | 0 Standard – Optional Microbeam HC/DF | 450ps | 370ps | 800mj | 25.46 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $160,000 |
| PicoPlus | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm (595, 660nm optional) | 0 Standard – Optional Dual Focused Dots | 450ps | 450ps | 800mj | 25.46 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $160,000 |
| PicoCare Majesty | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm (595, 660nm optional) | 0 Standard – Optional MLA/DOE | 250ps | 180ps | 500mj | 15.92 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $125,000 |
| PicoLazer | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm | 1 Standard – Fractional Handpiece | 450ps | 450ps | 500mj | 15.92 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $95,995 |
| PicoLO Premium | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm | 1 Standard – Dia FX fractional | 450ps | 380ps | 500mj | 15.92 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $150,000 |
| PicoStar | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm | 0 Standard – Optional MicroSpot PICO | 300ps | 300ps | 800mj | 25.46 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $180,000 |
| StarWalker PICO Pro | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm (585, 650nm optional) | 1 Standard – FracTAT® & FracRevive | 300ps | 300ps | 800mj | 25.46 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $180,000 |
| PicoClear | 4 Standard: 1064, 532, 585, 650nm | 1 Standard – PicoLift 7×7 fractional | 350ps | 300ps | 450mj | 14.32 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $120,000 |
| PICOHI 300 | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm | 0 Standard – Optional VMLA, ZMLA, DOE | 300ps | 275ps | 500mj | 15.92 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $95,000 |
| PicoFusion HS-298 | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm | 0 Standard – Optional MLA/DOE | 350ps | 300ps | 500mj | 15.92 J/cm2 | 2 Years | $129,000 |
| Picofy | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm | 0 Standard – Optional Array MLA 110 & Peak MLA 60 | 300ps | 300ps | 500mj | 15.92 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $160,000 |
| enlighten III | 3 Standard: 1064, 532, 670nm | 0 Standard – Optional MLA Handpiece | 750ps | 750ps | 600mj | 19.10 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $180,000 |
| PiQo4 | 4 Standard: 1064, 532, 585, 650nm | 0 Standard | 500ps | 500ps | 650mj | 20.69 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $180,000 |