Buy a Carbon Peel Device: PICOLO S, L and XL Compared

Are you looking to buy a carbon peeling device and wondering which laser is enough and what it costs per month? This buying guide shows you how to recognize a suitable device, how PICOLO S, PICOLO L and PICOLO XL differ for carbon peeling, what a calculation can look like and what belongs on your checklist before ordering. How the treatment itself works, who it suits and how often it is repeated is explained in the guide Carbon peeling with the laser.

How carbon peeling works technically

Carbon peeling needs two things: a carbon mask and a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (Q-Switch) with 1064 nm. The thinly applied carbon lotion settles into the pore openings. The laser delivers its energy in extremely short nanosecond pulses, the carbon particles absorb the light and break apart. This releases sebum and loose skin cells from the pores, while the skin also receives a mild warming stimulus. What matters in a carbon peeling laser device is therefore true Q-switch operation, the 1064 nm wavelength and finely adjustable energy. An IPL or BBL device does not produce such short pulses and is not intended for this treatment.

How to recognize a suitable carbon peeling device

Use the table as a checklist for every offer. On the right are the values of the PICOLO S, the SIACSKIN entry-level device.

PICOLO S, PICOLO L and PICOLO XL for carbon peeling

All three PICOLO lasers handle carbon peeling. They differ in what they can do beyond that and in the treatment volume they are built for.

Which device suits which salon

PICOLO S: You are starting with laser treatments and want to offer carbon peeling, permanent makeup removal and pigment treatments. The device is compact, the rate is low, and you cover several in-demand treatments. More on PMU removal can be found under Removing permanent makeup.

PICOLO L: Carbon peeling should run alongside regular tattoo removal, including multicolored designs. The Genesis mode with up to 5000 mJ is designed for carbon peeling and skin rejuvenation, and the cooling for continuous operation.

PICOLO XL: Your focus is tattoo and pigment removal at the highest level, with carbon peeling running as an additional treatment. For a pure carbon peeling offering, the picosecond laser is not necessary. The difference between pulse durations is explained in the guide Picosecond laser or Q-switch, and the tattoo laser buying guide shows all three devices in a tattoo comparison.

View PICOLO S Calculate leasing rate from €130/month Free consultation

Calculation: example with assumptions

The following calculation is an example with assumptions, not a statement about market prices. Plug in your own values.

Under these assumptions, just 2 sessions a month already cover the example rate of the PICOLO S. Since carbon peeling is usually booked as a series of 3 to 6 sessions, a few clients are enough to carry the rate predictably. With the PICOLO L at approx. €690, it would take around 10 sessions under the same assumptions, but there tattoo and pigment treatments come on top. Labor time, space and electricity are not yet included in this example. You can run your own calculation in the price calculator.

Common mistakes when buying

• No clear pulse specification: If the data sheet gives no pulse duration in nanoseconds, it is unclear whether a true Q-switch is at work.
• Buying too small or too large: For carbon peeling alone you do not need a picosecond laser. But if you plan colorful tattoos, an entry-level device will not get you far.
• Forgetting accessories: Laser safety goggles matched to the wavelength for everyone in the room and an extraction unit for the carbon dust are part of the setup. More on this under Laser protection and safety.
• Underestimating training: You learn how to apply the lotion, choose the energy and spare the brows and hairline in the training session, and in more depth at the SIAC Akademie.
• Not clarifying the requirements: Who may perform which laser treatment is regulated differently from country to country; in Germany, the NiSV regulates this. Clarify the requirements for your specific case with the responsible authority or your professional association before you order.

Checklist before buying

• Q-switch Nd:YAG with 1064 nm and a stated pulse duration
• Energy range, frequency and spot suitable for working over large areas of the face
• Other treatments you want to offer with the same device
• Shot allowance and costs afterwards in writing
• Warranty, service and spare parts supply (with SIACSKIN 2 years warranty, service from Düsseldorf)
• Training and instruction included
• Safety goggles, extraction unit and room prepared
• Financing clarified: leasing, rent-to-own, loan or purchase
• Device viewed and tested beforehand at the showroom in Düsseldorf

You can find all devices for tattoo and pigment treatments in the Tattoo removal collection. A skin analysis before the series, for example with the Skin Analyzer Pro, makes pores and sebum visible and documents progress.

View PICOLO L Calculate leasing rate from €690/month Free consultation

Frequently asked questions

All rates net, example calculation over a 60-month term, subject to credit approval. As of October 2026.