Skin lightening and brightening treatment at Pink Laser Clinics Melbourne

Our signature treatment, developed in-house, delivered from head to toe. Advanced laser paired with a prescribed home care routine, designed to target pigmentation, even out skin tone and leave you glowing. Safe for all skin types.

Skin Lightening & Brightening

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"Great quality and experience" ★★★★★ — I had body brightening done at Pink Laser Clinic and the results have been amazing. I can already see a real difference, and the level of care throughout was excellent. The staff made me feel comfortable and well looked after the whole time. Highly recommend! — Disha, Verified Reviewer

Pico/Nano Hybrid Lightening Technology

Fotona StarWalker MaQX

Pico and nanosecond dual-pulse laser. Shatters pigment without heat damage. One of Australia's most advanced lightening systems.

All Skin Types, Head to Toe

Safe for Fitzpatrick I through VI. Face, body, and intimate areas treated with the same precision system. Patch tested before every course.

Free Consultation

Your clinician assesses your skin type, pigmentation depth, and goals. Every programme starts with a personalised plan and patch test.

Underarm skin lightening laser treatment at Pink Laser Clinics Melbourne

Face Lightening

Our most popular treatment area. Target sun damage, melasma and uneven tone across the full face, forehead and cheeks.

Face skin lightening treatment being performed at Pink Laser Clinics Melbourne

Underarm Lightening

One of our most requested areas. Brighten dark underarms caused by shaving, friction or hormonal changes in as few as 3 sessions.

Intimate area skin lightening treatment at Pink Laser Clinics Melbourne

Intimate Lightening

Bikini, Brazilian, inner thighs and buttocks. Discreet, comfortable and treated by experienced clinicians in a private setting.

Choose Your Treatment Area

Select your body area below. We treat head to toe, all skin types.

Face treatment area

Face

from $179.00

Full Face

$390.00 per session

Number of sessions

$390.00 / 1 session

Face & Neck (front or back)

$539.00 per session

Number of sessions

$539.00 / 1 session

Under Eye Bags

$420.00 per session

Number of sessions

$420.00 / 1 session

Cheeks

$269.00 per session

Number of sessions

$269.00 / 1 session

Nose

$199.00 per session

Number of sessions

$199.00 / 1 session

Upper Lip

$179.00 per session

Number of sessions

$179.00 / 1 session

Lips

$420.00 per session

Number of sessions

$420.00 / 1 session

Chin

$179.00 per session

Number of sessions

$179.00 / 1 session

Lip & Chin

$289.00 per session

Number of sessions

$289.00 / 1 session

Ears

$319.00 per session

Number of sessions

$319.00 / 1 session
Neck Décolletage Shoulders & Chest treatment area

Neck Décolletage Shoulders & Chest

from $279.00

Neck (front or back)

$279.00 per session

Number of sessions

$279.00 / 1 session

Neck (front & back)

$449.00 per session

Number of sessions

$449.00 / 1 session

Décolletage

$389.00 per session

Number of sessions

$389.00 / 1 session

Neck (front or back) & Décolletage

$539.00 per session

Number of sessions

$539.00 / 1 session

Face & Neck (front or back) & Decolletage

$539.00 per session

Number of sessions

$539.00 / 1 session

Cleavage

$389.00 per session

Number of sessions

$389.00 / 1 session

Bra Line

$479.00 per session

Number of sessions

$479.00 / 1 session

Shoulders

$429.00 per session

Number of sessions

$429.00 / 1 session

Half Chest

$449.00 per session

Number of sessions

$449.00 / 1 session

Full Chest

$639.00 per session

Number of sessions

$639.00 / 1 session
Arms Elbows Hands & Underarms treatment area

Arms Elbows Hands & Underarms

from $199.00

3/4 Arms

$739.00 per session

Number of sessions

$739.00 / 1 session

Half Arms

$639.00 per session

Number of sessions

$639.00 / 1 session

1/4 Arms

$549.00 per session

Number of sessions

$549.00 / 1 session

Underarms

$229.00 per session

Number of sessions

$229.00 / 1 session

Elbows

$269.00 per session

Number of sessions

$269.00 / 1 session

Full Arms

$919.00 per session

Number of sessions

$919.00 / 1 session

Back of hands

$199.00 per session

Number of sessions

$199.00 / 1 session

Fingers

$199.00 per session

Number of sessions

$199.00 / 1 session

Back of Hands & Fingers

$319.00 per session

Number of sessions

$319.00 / 1 session
Back & Stomach treatment area

Back & Stomach

from $369.00

Stomach

$589.00 per session

Number of sessions

$589.00 / 1 session

Half Stomach

$409.00 per session

Number of sessions

$409.00 / 1 session

Stomach Line

$369.00 per session

Number of sessions

$369.00 / 1 session

1/4 Back

$599.00 per session

Number of sessions

$599.00 / 1 session

Half Back

$689.00 per session

Number of sessions

$689.00 / 1 session

3/4 Back

$789.00 per session

Number of sessions

$789.00 / 1 session

Full Back

$989.00 per session

Number of sessions

$989.00 / 1 session

Chest & Stomach

$999.00 per session

Number of sessions

$999.00 / 1 session

Back & Shoulders

$1,159.00 per session

Number of sessions

$1,159.00 / 1 session
Legs Knees & Feet treatment area

Legs Knees & Feet

from $319.00

1/4 Legs

$749.00 per session

Number of sessions

$749.00 / 1 session

Half Legs

$869.00 per session

Number of sessions

$869.00 / 1 session

3/4 Legs

$989.00 per session

Number of sessions

$989.00 / 1 session

Full Legs

$1,239.00 per session

Number of sessions

$1,239.00 / 1 session

Knees (front or back)

$319.00 per session

Number of sessions

$319.00 / 1 session

Knees (front & back)

$519.00 per session

Number of sessions

$519.00 / 1 session

Feet & Toes

$329.00 per session

Number of sessions

$329.00 / 1 session
Intimate Areas treatment area

Intimate Areas

from $389.00

Under Buttocks

$479.00 per session

Number of sessions

$479.00 / 1 session

Full Buttocks

$639.00 per session

Number of sessions

$639.00 / 1 session

Female Behind (extended)

$509.00 per session

Number of sessions

$509.00 / 1 session

Inner Thighs

$519.00 per session

Number of sessions

$519.00 / 1 session

Female Brazilian (ex. behind)

$389.00 per session

Number of sessions

$389.00 / 1 session

Female Brazilian (inc. behind)

$529.00 per session

Number of sessions

$529.00 / 1 session

Female Brazilian (ex.) & Underarms

$459.00 per session

Number of sessions

$459.00 / 1 session

Female Brazilian (inc.) & Underarms

$699.00 per session

Number of sessions

$699.00 / 1 session

Female Brazilian (ex. behind) & Bikini

$629.00 per session

Number of sessions

$629.00 / 1 session

Female Brazilian (inc. behind) & Bikini

$889.00 per session

Number of sessions

$889.00 / 1 session
Intimate Combos & Full Body treatment area

Intimate Combos & Full Body

from $319.00

Female Brazilian (ex. behind) & Inner Thighs

$679.00 per session

Number of sessions

$679.00 / 1 session

Female Brazilian (inc. behind) & Inner Thighs

$919.00 per session

Number of sessions

$919.00 / 1 session

Female Brazilian (ex. behind) & Underarms & Inner Thighs

$889.00 per session

Number of sessions

$889.00 / 1 session

Female Brazilian (inc. behind) & Underarms & Inner Thighs

$1,089.00 per session

Number of sessions

$1,089.00 / 1 session

Female Behind

$319.00 per session

Number of sessions

$319.00 / 1 session
Full Body treatment area

Full Body

from $5,999.00

Female Full Body (head to toe)

$5,999.00
$5,999.00 / 1 session

The Fotona StarWalker MaQX

Pico/nano hybrid laser technology for precision pigment treatment

Fotona StarWalker MaQX pico/nano hybrid laser system used at Pink Laser Clinics for skin lightening and pigmentation treatment

The StarWalker MaQX by Fotona is one of the most advanced pigmentation lasers available in Australia. It combines two pulse modes in a single system: picosecond pulses (trillionths of a second) and nanosecond pulses (billionths of a second).

This dual-pulse approach gives your clinician the flexibility to target both shallow and deep pigmentation in the same session, with precision that single-mode lasers cannot match.

Fotona StarWalker MaQX dual-pulse technology diagram showing 580 picosecond pulses within a 5 nanosecond envelope, combining picosecond pulse power with nanosecond energy delivery

Pico/Nano Hybrid Pulses

Two pulse modes, one system

Picosecond pulses for fine, surface-level pigment. Nanosecond pulses for deeper, stubborn melanin deposits. Your clinician selects or combines both based on the depth and type of your pigmentation.

Before and after illustration of laser-induced optical breakdown showing large melanin pigment clusters being shattered into tiny particles that the body eliminates naturally

LIOB Technology

Laser-Induced Optical Breakdown

Instead of heating the skin, LIOB creates a photoacoustic shockwave that mechanically shatters melanin. Effective pigment destruction with significantly lower risk of heat damage, scarring, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Wide Fitzpatrick Range

Safe across all skin types

The StarWalker MaQX treats Fitzpatrick skin types I through VI. For darker skin tones, your clinician uses conservative settings and a patch test to confirm your skin responds safely before starting your full course.

Why Pico/Nano Hybrid Matters

Most skin lightening clinics use single-mode Q-switched lasers or IPL devices. Single-mode systems work at one pulse speed, which limits their ability to address pigment at different depths in the same session.

IPL uses broad-spectrum light that is less targeted and carries higher risk for darker skin. The StarWalker MaQX's dual-pulse approach addresses both limitations. It is also why we can safely treat the full range of body areas, from the face to intimate zones, with the same device.

Fotona is a European manufacturer of medical laser systems with over 60 years of engineering heritage. The StarWalker MaQX is TGA-listed for use in Australia.

Why Clients Choose Skin Lightening & Brightening

People come to us for all kinds of reasons. Not everyone has a specific skin condition. Some simply want to look and feel better in their own skin.

Evening out skin tone where certain body areas are darker than others. Correcting unwanted yellow, green, or grey undertones. Fading post-inflammatory marks from acne, ingrown hairs, or waxing. Treating friction and hormonal darkening in underarms, groin folds, and intimate areas. Reversing sun damage and age spots on face, hands, and chest.

Not every client comes in with a diagnosed condition. Some people just want brighter, more radiant skin. That is a completely valid reason.

Laser Skin Lightening reduces visible pigmentation, corrects uneven tone, and improves skin radiance. It does not change your natural skin colour. Every program starts with a consultation and patch test.

Dark underarm treatment before and after at Pink Laser Clinics Melbourne

What to Expect

How Often?

Every 4-8 weeks, 8-12 sessions for 70-80% improvement

How Long?

Underarms ~15 min, Face ~20 min, Brazilian ~25 min

Feels Like?

Light rubber band flick, no anaesthetic needed

How It Works

Laser Targets Melanin

The StarWalker MaQX fires ultra-short pico and nanosecond pulses directly into melanin deposits. The laser energy is absorbed by pigment, not surrounding tissue.

Photoacoustic Shatter

Unlike heat-based lasers, the pico/nano pulses create a photoacoustic shockwave (LIOB) that shatters melanin into microscopic particles. No burning, no heat damage to surrounding skin.

Your Body Clears It

Your immune system recognises the shattered pigment fragments and clears them naturally through the lymphatic system. Over the following days and weeks, the treated area gradually lightens.

Repeat for Deeper Layers

Pigmentation sits at different depths. Surface-level (epidermal) pigment responds faster. Deeper (dermal) pigment needs more sessions. Each treatment works progressively deeper for more even results.

Pink Skin Care Skin Lightening and Brightening Kit held by clinician, used as part of the pre and post treatment home care routine for laser lightening sessions
Before and After Your Lightening Session

Mild redness and slight swelling are normal and resolve within a few hours. Apply a gentle, fragrance-free moisturiser or aloe vera to soothe the area. Avoid sun exposure entirely for at least 2 weeks. Apply SPF 50+ sunscreen to the treated area every day, even on cloudy days. Sun protection is the single most important factor in maintaining your results. Home care: Use Body Bright 2-3 nights per week on the treated area to support pigment correction. Body Smooth refines texture and manages ingrown hairs. Avoid harsh scrubs, chemical peels, or bleaching products between sessions.

Your Lightening Journey: Session by Session

Consultation and Patch Test

Your clinician assesses your skin type, the depth and cause of your pigmentation, and your goals. Baseline photos are taken so you can track your progress objectively.

Sessions 1-3: Visible Brightening

The first few sessions target surface-level (epidermal) pigment. You'll notice the treated area beginning to brighten and lighten. Texture often improves at the same time as the laser stimulates collagen renewal.

Sessions 4-8: Evening and Blending

Deeper pigment layers are reached. Skin tone becomes more even as the laser works through residual shadowing and blends the edges of the treated area. Most clients see 40-60% improvement by this point.

Maintenance: Protecting Your Results

After your initial course, results are maintained with top-up sessions every 2-3 months. Home care with Body Bright and strict sun protection are essential. Without maintenance, sun, hormones, and friction can cause some pigment to return over time.

Laser vs Chemical Peels vs Lightening Creams

How do the main treatment options compare for body pigmentation?

Pico/Nano Laser (StarWalker MaQX) Chemical Peels Lightening Creams
How it works Ultra-short laser pulses shatter melanin via photoacoustic energy. Your body clears the fragments naturally. Acid solution removes the top layers of skin, forcing cell turnover and bringing fresher skin to the surface. Active ingredients (kojic acid, arbutin, niacinamide, retinol) inhibit melanin production over time.
Depth Reaches both epidermal (surface) and dermal (deep) pigment. Surface layers only. Limited penetration into deeper pigment. Minimal penetration. Works on the outermost skin layer.
Best for Stubborn pigmentation, deep melanin, full-body treatment, all skin types. Mild surface discolouration, facial skin brightening. Maintenance between treatments, mild pigmentation, prevention.
Sessions needed 8-12 sessions for 70-80% improvement. More frequent sessions. Results plateau faster. Ongoing daily use. Slower, more gradual results.
Downtime Minimal. Mild redness for a few hours. 1-7 days depending on peel depth. Peeling, redness, sensitivity. None.
Risk for dark skin Lower PIH risk with pico/nano (no heat damage). Patch test standard. Higher PIH risk, especially medium and deep peels on darker skin. Low risk for most formulations. Some ingredients (hydroquinone) carry risks with prolonged use.
Permanence Long-lasting with maintenance. Sun, hormones, and friction can cause recurrence. Temporary. Requires regular repeat treatments. Temporary. Pigment returns when you stop using the product.
Pico/Nano Laser (StarWalker MaQX)
How it works
Ultra-short laser pulses shatter melanin via photoacoustic energy. Your body clears the fragments naturally.
Depth
Reaches both epidermal (surface) and dermal (deep) pigment.
Best for
Stubborn pigmentation, deep melanin, full-body treatment, all skin types.
Sessions needed
8-12 sessions for 70-80% improvement.
Downtime
Minimal. Mild redness for a few hours.
Risk for dark skin
Lower PIH risk with pico/nano (no heat damage). Patch test standard.
Permanence
Long-lasting with maintenance. Sun, hormones, and friction can cause recurrence.
Chemical Peels
How it works
Acid solution removes the top layers of skin, forcing cell turnover and bringing fresher skin to the surface.
Depth
Surface layers only. Limited penetration into deeper pigment.
Best for
Mild surface discolouration, facial skin brightening.
Sessions needed
More frequent sessions. Results plateau faster.
Downtime
1-7 days depending on peel depth. Peeling, redness, sensitivity.
Risk for dark skin
Higher PIH risk, especially medium and deep peels on darker skin.
Permanence
Temporary. Requires regular repeat treatments.
Lightening Creams
How it works
Active ingredients (kojic acid, arbutin, niacinamide, retinol) inhibit melanin production over time.
Depth
Minimal penetration. Works on the outermost skin layer.
Best for
Maintenance between treatments, mild pigmentation, prevention.
Sessions needed
Ongoing daily use. Slower, more gradual results.
Downtime
None.
Risk for dark skin
Low risk for most formulations. Some ingredients (hydroquinone) carry risks with prolonged use.
Permanence
Temporary. Pigment returns when you stop using the product.

Support Your Results at Home

For most of our clients, the best results come from combining laser treatment with targeted home care between sessions.

Body Bright Brightening Cream for dark spots by Pink Skin Care

Body Bright

Targeted pigmentation corrector combining Kojic Acid, Alpha Arbutin, Niacinamide, and Retinol. Use 2-3 nights per week on treated areas. Results visible in 4-6 weeks.

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Body Smooth Prevention Cream by Pink Skin Care

Body Smooth

Texture refinement and ingrown prevention. Ideal for underarms, bikini line, and body areas prone to friction. Keeps skin smooth between laser sessions.

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Skin Lightening and Brightening laser treatment at Pink Laser Clinics

Good to Know

6 Years

Tens of Thousands of Treatments

We have been delivering full-body Skin Lightening and Brightening since 2020. Six years of refining our protocols, training our team, and building a treatment program trusted by clients across Australia.

StarWalker MaQX

Fotona Pico/Nano Hybrid Laser

A European-engineered laser system with over 60 years of Fotona heritage. Two pulse modes in a single system for precision pigment treatment at multiple depths. TGA-listed for use in Australia.

Fitzpatrick I-VI

All Skin Types, Safely

Safe for all skin types on the Fitzpatrick scale. Patch testing is standard before every new treatment course. We do not offer any treatments involving unsafe bleaching agents, mercury-based creams, or IV glutathione.

Why Pink Laser

Our Signature Treatment

Skin Lightening and Brightening is the treatment we built our reputation on. Developed in-house, refined over years of clinical experience, and delivered from head to toe. Face, body, and intimate areas as a complete program.

Certified Laser Specialists

Our team are certified laser safety specialists trained on the Fotona StarWalker MaQX system. Every treatment plan is customised to your skin type, pigmentation depth, and treatment goals.

Honest, Realistic Expectations

We will not promise to change your skin colour or guarantee a specific number of shades lighter. What we will do is give you a realistic assessment, show you before-and-after examples, and build a program that delivers measurable improvement.

FAQs

Pink Laser Clinics specialises in advanced laser and skin treatments. Our FAQs are designed to help you feel informed and confident before booking.

Skin Lightening & Brightening Treatments, Questions We're Asked the Most.

Yes, when performed by trained clinicians using appropriate equipment. Our StarWalker MaQX uses photoacoustic energy (not heat) to break down pigment, which significantly lowers the risk of burns, scarring, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Every treatment course begins with a patch test, and your clinician selects conservative settings for darker skin tones. We do not use unsafe bleaching agents, mercury-based creams, or IV glutathione.

A typical lightening course is 8-12 sessions, spaced 4-8 weeks apart. Most clients see visible brightening after 2-3 sessions and 70-80% improvement by the end of their course. The exact number depends on the body area, depth of pigmentation, and your skin's response. Your clinician will give you a realistic estimate at your consultation.

Results are long-lasting but not permanent. Sun exposure, hormonal changes, friction, and certain medications can trigger pigment recurrence. Maintenance sessions every 2-3 months, combined with strict sun protection and home care (Body Bright), help sustain your results. Think of it as an ongoing program, not a one-time fix.

Yes. We treat all external intimate areas including bikini line, Brazilian zone, inner thighs, groin folds, buttocks, and perianal area. The StarWalker MaQX is safe for these sensitive zones when used with appropriate settings. Many of our clients travel from interstate specifically for intimate lightening because few clinics offer full-body coverage with this level of technology.

These terms are often used interchangeably, but they mean different things. Lightening describes reducing visible pigmentation to even out skin tone. Brightening improves overall skin radiance, glow, and clarity. We use the term "Skin Lightening and Brightening" because our laser targets melanin deposits (lightening) while stimulating collagen renewal for healthier, more radiant skin (brightening). We don't use the term "whitening" as it doesn't accurately describe what the treatment does. Lightening reduces unwanted pigmentation. It does not change your natural skin colour.

Laser treatment reaches both surface (epidermal) and deep (dermal) pigment. Chemical peels only affect the surface layers of skin. For stubborn body pigmentation, laser is more effective because it can target melanin at depths that peels cannot reach. Peels also carry a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation on darker skin. Some clients benefit from combining both, which your clinician can advise on.

Many over-the-counter lightening creams are safe when used correctly, but some contain harmful ingredients like mercury, hydroquinone at unsafe concentrations, or arsenic compounds. These can cause kidney damage, skin thinning, and paradoxical darkening. Laser treatment works faster, reaches deeper pigment, and does not expose your skin to potentially toxic ingredients. We recommend our Body Bright cream (Kojic Acid, Alpha Arbutin, Niacinamide, Retinol) for safe home care between laser sessions.

We treat the full body: face, neck, underarms, arms, hands, chest, back, stomach, buttocks, bikini, Brazilian, inner thighs, groin, knees, elbows, and areolae. Each area has its own treatment protocol based on skin thickness, sensitivity, and pigmentation depth. Select your body area in the configurator above for exact pricing on each zone.

Yes. The StarWalker MaQX pico/nano hybrid laser is specifically designed to be safe across all Fitzpatrick skin types (I through VI). For darker skin, your clinician uses conservative energy settings and always performs a patch test first. The photoacoustic mechanism (not heat-based) is what makes this laser safer for darker skin, as it shatters pigment without thermal damage to surrounding tissue.

Most clients describe a light snapping or prickling sensation. It is generally very tolerable, even on sensitive areas. Intimate zones and inner thighs may feel more intense due to thinner skin. Cooling is applied to keep you comfortable throughout. No anaesthetic is usually required, and you can return to normal activities immediately after.

Yes, and many of our clients do. Laser Hair Removal and Skin Lightening target different structures (hair follicle vs melanin), but both benefit from a coordinated treatment plan. Your clinician will space the treatments appropriately to allow your skin to recover between sessions. This is especially popular for underarms, bikini, and intimate areas where clients want both hair removal and lightening.

We recommend Body Bright (Kojic Acid, Alpha Arbutin, Niacinamide, Retinol) 2-3 nights per week on treated areas. Body Smooth for texture refinement and ingrown prevention on body areas. SPF 50+ sunscreen every day on treated areas, even on cloudy days. Avoid harsh scrubs, chemical peels, hydroquinone creams, and excessive sun exposure between sessions. Your clinician will build a home care routine tailored to your treatment areas.

Ready to Start Your Skin Lightening Journey?

Book your free consultation and your clinician will assess your skin, recommend the right treatment areas and build a programme tailored to your goals.

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