Hello.
I am Dr. Kim Dong-young, Director of Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch.
Have you ever felt that when taking a selfie under bright lighting, your enlarged pores and acne scars become so prominent that you want to fundamentally improve your skin texture?
"My pores are getting larger, acne keeps recurring, and the scars from past acne won't fade, so I can't even cover them with makeup. I want to find out if there is a procedure that can address pores, breakouts, and scars all at once."
These are common inquiries we receive in the consultation room.
While enlarged pores, acne scars, and poor skin texture may seem like separate issues, they often share a common cause involving collagen damage in the dermis and sebaceous gland activity.
Potenza at our Hongdae branch is designed to deliver direct stimulation to the dermal tissue—which is difficult to reach with surface care alone—to induce collagen regeneration and regulate sebaceous glands simultaneously.
Today, I will explain the principles of how Potenza works, the differences between the N-tip and Pumping-tip, and which situations are best suited for combining it with skin boosters.
What is Potenza at our Hongdae branch?
👉 Potenza is a microneedle RF procedure that creates micro-injuries in the dermis using microneedles while simultaneously delivering RF (radiofrequency) energy from the needle tips to induce collagen regeneration and regulate sebaceous glands.
Potenza is a category of microneedle RF equipment with accumulated clinical data both domestically and internationally.
Unlike traditional Fraxel lasers that stimulate the epidermis, this method passes through the epidermis with microneedles to directly access the dermis, minimizing epidermal damage while eliciting a dermal response.
The key differentiator of Potenza is the ability to design a procedure tailored to your skin condition and goals through various tip options.
It has established itself as a customizable category by combining invasive tips used for pores, scars, and skin texture improvement with Pumping-tips specialized for injecting skin booster medications.
How the dual stimulation of microneedles and RF works
👉 Potenza is a procedure with a dual-action principle that induces collagen regeneration, sebaceous gland regulation, and tissue remodeling as the physical stimulation of microneedles and the thermal stimulation of RF energy occur simultaneously in the dermis.
Physical stimulation of microneedles
The microneedles reach the dermis to create very small injuries.
The human body has a characteristic of activating collagen production in the process of recovering from such micro-injuries, which is known to induce a natural regenerative response.
Thermal stimulation of RF energy
The RF energy generated at the tip of the needles delivers heat to the dermis.
This thermal stimulation is reported to contract existing collagen fibers, induce remodeling, and regulate sebaceous gland activity to improve the environment that causes acne.
Synergy of dual stimulation
As physical and thermal stimulation occur simultaneously in the dermis, collagen response is induced more strongly.
It is known that collagen is continuously produced over 3 to 6 months after the procedure, leading to pore reduction, scar improvement, and skin texture refinement.
Minimizing epidermal burden
Unlike traditional Fraxel lasers that damage the epidermal layer, this method directly accesses the dermis, resulting in a relatively lower burden for recovery.
The downtime after the procedure is short, making it an option that allows for an easy return to daily life.
Differences between the N-tip and Pumping-tip
👉 The N-tip used in Potenza at our Hongdae branch is an invasive needle tip focused on improving pores, scars, and skin texture, while the Pumping-tip is a special tip that allows microneedles to create channels in the dermis while simultaneously injecting skin booster medication directly into the dermal layer.
N-tip — Intensive care for pores and scars
This is the most representative invasive needle tip used in Potenza.
Since multiple microneedles deliver stimulation to the dermis simultaneously, it is frequently considered for improving large pores, acne scars, and uneven skin texture.
Pumping-tip — Direct dermal injection of skin boosters
The Pumping-tip is a method where the needles create channels in the dermis and inject skin booster medication directly through those channels.
It is known to maximize the absorption efficiency of skin boosters because the medication is delivered uniformly to the deep layers of the dermis, compared to applying it to the surface or injecting it into shallow layers with a regular syringe.
Situations where the Pumping-tip is suitable
The Pumping-tip option is frequently used when performing skin boosters like Aqua Injection, Juvelook, or Exosomes with Potenza.
Typically, the procedure starts with the N-tip, and the tip is changed to the Pumping-tip only when combining it with a skin booster.
Combination of the two tips
A combination often considered is creating stimulation in the dermis with the N-tip within one session and then injecting the skin booster with the Pumping-tip.
It is an option category that allows for both collagen regeneration stimulation and ingredient absorption.
Features of Potenza when combined with skin boosters
👉 Potenza at our Hongdae branch offers various options for combination with skin boosters such as Aqua Injection, Baby Injection, Juvelook, and Exosomes, allowing for personalized combinations based on your goals.
Potenza + Aqua Injection
This combination delivers the hyaluronic acid of the Aqua Injection directly into the dermis, providing both hydration and collagen stimulation.
It is a category frequently considered for dry skin with fine lines.
Potenza + Baby Injection
This combination delivers Baby Injection ingredients into the dermis to help restore skin condition.
It is a line considered by those looking to improve overall skin tone and condition.
Potenza + Juvelook
This combination delivers the PDLLA collagen booster ingredients of Juvelook into the dermis, providing dual collagen stimulation and managing pores as well.
It is frequently considered by those who want both pore improvement and elasticity recovery, and it is typically performed as an option including Hi-Cooks ingredients.
Potenza + Exosome ASCE+
This method delivers exosome ingredients into the dermis to activate cell regeneration signals.
It is a line considered by those who want both intensive regeneration and condition recovery.
Potenza lineup at our Hongdae branch
👉 At our Hongdae branch, we operate Potenza with a basic full-face option and various skin booster combination options, and the configuration includes cryo and sheet mask care after the procedure.
The basic procedure is performed with the N-tip, and you can add the option to change to the Pumping-tip when combining with a skin booster.
The line includes care to soothe initial irritation with cryo (cooling care) and a sheet mask after the procedure.
We will review the options and tip combinations that suit your skin condition and desired management direction during the pre-procedure consultation.
Who is Potenza suitable for?
Those who need fundamental care due to prominent enlarged pores.
Those concerned about scars and marks left by past acne.
Those who feel their skin texture is uneven and not smooth.
Those who want to manage recurring acne breakouts.
Those looking for combination options to increase the absorption efficiency of skin boosters.
Side effects and things to know in advance about Potenza at our Hongdae branch
👉 While Potenza is a microneedle RF line with long-standing clinical data, it is good to understand in advance that recovery speed and result stability vary depending on post-procedure care and individual skin characteristics.
Immediately after the procedure, you may experience light redness, micro-swelling, embossing marks, and heat on the face.
These generally resolve naturally within a few days to a maximum of one week.
Because Potenza delivers stimulation to the dermis, collagen regeneration tends to settle in gradually over 3 to 6 months.
Rather than expecting significant changes from a single session, it is known as a category where stable results are reported when performed in a series of 3 or more sessions at 3 to 4-week intervals.
If UV protection is insufficient after the procedure, there is a possibility of hyperpigmentation, so UV protection is important for stable recovery.
Refraining from saunas, jjimjilbangs (Korean dry saunas), intense exercise, and strong scrubs for about a week after the procedure helps with recovery.
It is a category that ensures stability by proceeding after checking your skin condition and status during a pre-procedure consultation guided by experienced medical staff.
If any of the following apply to you, please inform us during the consultation as the procedure may be restricted or require prior confirmation.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you have active herpes, infection, or severe acne inflammation in the treatment area.
If you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or keloid tendency.
If you have metal implants such as a pacemaker.
If you are taking photosensitive medication or have a history of recent strong peeling or laser procedures.
If you are regularly taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents, or have a bleeding tendency.
⚠️ Precautions before and after Potenza procedure
👉 Potenza is a procedure where recovery speed and collagen response stability vary depending on pre-procedure condition management and post-procedure UV/irritation care.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When can I see the results of Potenza?
With Potenza, you can start to feel subtle changes in skin texture immediately after the procedure.
The full-scale collagen response is reported to settle in from 3 to 4 weeks after the procedure and continue to improve over 3 to 6 months.
Q. How many sessions of Potenza should I receive?
Generally, it is a category where stable results are reported when performed in a series of 3 or more sessions at 3 to 4-week intervals.
In cases of large pores or deep scars, there are cases where it extends to 5 or more sessions, so we will determine the number of sessions suitable for your condition during the pre-procedure consultation.
Q. Should I choose the N-tip or the Pumping-tip?
It is a different category depending on the purpose.
If the main purpose is pores, scars, and skin texture, the N-tip is suitable, and if you want to achieve absorption efficiency through skin booster combination, the Pumping-tip option is considered.
Q. How much pain is involved with Potenza?
Since it is performed after applying numbing cream before the procedure, the intense pain is not significant.
You may feel a brief stinging and heat during the procedure, and the numbness after the procedure is a category that resolves naturally.
Q. What are the benefits of combining it with skin boosters?
As Potenza's dual stimulation and skin booster ingredients work together, collagen response and ingredient absorption proceed simultaneously.
Aqua Injection is often considered for hydration, Baby Injection for condition recovery, Juvelook for pores and elasticity, and Exosomes for regeneration stimulation.
Q. When can I wear makeup after the Potenza procedure?
Light makeup is possible from the day after the procedure.
It is a category where it is good for stable recovery to avoid irritation on the day of the procedure and manage with mild products for a few days after.
Q. Can I combine Potenza with other lifting procedures?
It is a line that allows for combined procedures.
Since there are combinations considered with other energy lines like Thermage or Shurink with intervals between sessions, we will plan according to your skin condition during the pre-procedure consultation.
Q. Does the redness after the procedure last long?
Redness immediately after the procedure usually resolves naturally within a day or a few days.
The line includes cryo cooling care and sheet mask soothing care immediately after the procedure, which helps alleviate initial irritation.
While enlarged pores, acne scars, and poor skin texture may seem like separate issues, they are a category where collagen damage in the dermis and sebaceous gland activity are involved together.
It is one of the procedures that can deliver direct stimulation to the dermis, which is difficult to reach with surface care alone.
Potenza at our Hongdae branch is a microneedle RF procedure where microneedles create micro-stimulation in the dermis and RF radiofrequency energy delivers thermal stimulation from the needle tips, bringing about both collagen regeneration and sebaceous gland regulation.
At our Hongdae branch, in addition to the full-face Potenza option, we also operate combination lines with various skin boosters such as Aqua Injection, Baby Injection, Juvelook, and Exosomes.
The basic procedure is performed with the N-tip, and it is a configuration that can maximize absorption efficiency with the Pumping-tip change option when combining with skin boosters, so it is a category where you can set up a personalized procedure plan according to your skin condition and desired direction.
We will personally check the Potenza combination that suits your skin condition during the consultation.
If you are concerned about enlarged pores and acne scars, please feel free to visit Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch.
Even before deciding on a procedure, you can examine the current state of your skin through a pre-procedure consultation.
※ This content is for general information purposes only, and results may vary by individual.
Please decide on accurate diagnosis and procedure through consultation with a specialist.
임신 중이거나 수유 중인 경우
시술 부위에 활동성 헤르페스, 감염, 심한 여드름 염증이 있는 경우
자가면역 질환, 켈로이드 체질을 진단받은 경우
심장 박동기(페이스메이커) 등 금속 삽입물이 있는 경우
광과민성 약물 복용 중이거나 최근 강한 필링·레이저 시술 이력이 있는 경우
항응고제·항혈소판제 정기 복용 중이거나 출혈 성향이 있는 경우
⚠️ 포텐자 시술 전후 주의사항
👉 포텐자는 시술 전 컨디션 관리와 시술 후 자외선·자극 관리에 따라 회복 속도와 콜라겐 반응 안정성이 달라지는 시술입니다.
❓ 자주 묻는 질문 (FAQ)
Q. 포텐자 결과는 언제부터 확인할 수 있나요?
포텐자는 시술 직후부터 미세한 피부결 변화가 체감되기 시작하는 편이에요.
본격적인 콜라겐 반응은 시술 후 3~4주 시점부터 자리 잡고
3~6개월에 걸쳐 지속적으로 개선되는 흐름으로 보고됩니다.
Q. 포텐자는 몇 회를 받아야 하나요?
일반적으로 3~4주 간격으로 3회 이상 시리즈로 진행할 때 안정적인 결과가 보고되는 카테고리예요.
모공이 넓거나 흉터가 깊은 경우 5회 이상까지 확장되는 사례가 있는 라인이라
본인 상태에 맞는 회차는 사전 진료에서 함께 정리합니다.
Q. N팁과 펌핑팁 중 어떤 걸 선택해야 하나요?
목적에 따라 다른 카테고리예요.
모공·흉터·피부결이 주된 목적이면 N팁이 어울리고,
스킨부스터 병행을 통해 흡수 효율까지 함께 가져가고 싶다면
펌핑팁 옵션 추가가 검토되는 라인입니다.
Q. 포텐자 통증은 어느 정도인가요?
시술 전 마취 크림 도포 후 진행되는 방식이라 강한 통증은 크지 않은 편이에요.
시술 중 잠깐의 따끔함과 열감이 느껴질 수 있고
시술 후 얼얼함은 자연스럽게 정리되는 카테고리입니다.
Q. 스킨부스터를 결합하면 어떤 점이 좋은가요?
포텐자의 이중 자극과 스킨부스터 성분이 함께 이뤄지면서
콜라겐 반응과 성분 흡수가 동시에 진행되는 편이에요.
수분 공급이 필요한 경우 물광, 컨디션 회복이 필요한 경우 아기 주사,
모공과 탄력을 함께 원하는 경우 쥬베룩, 재생 자극이 필요한 경우 엑소좀 조합이 자주 검토되는 라인입니다.
Q. 포텐자 시술 후 언제부터 메이크업이 가능한가요?
시술 다음 날부터 가벼운 메이크업이 가능한 편이에요.
시술 당일은 자극을 피하고 시술 후 며칠간은 순한 제품으로
관리하시는 게 회복 안정에 좋은 카테고리입니다.
Q. 포텐자와 다른 리프팅 시술을 병행할 수 있나요?
병행 진행이 가능한 라인이에요.
써마지, 슈링크 같은 다른 에너지 라인과 회차 간격을 두고
함께 검토되는 조합이 있는 편이라 본인 피부 상태에 맞는 계획은 사전 진료에서 함께 정리합니다.
Q. 시술 후 빨갛게 되는 게 오래 가나요?
시술 직후 붉은기는 하루에서 며칠 안에 자연스럽게 정리되는 편이에요.
시술 직후 크라이오 냉각 관리와 시트팩 진정 관리가 포함되어 있어
초기 자극을 완화하는 데 도움이 되는 라인입니다.
모공·여드름 흉터·피부결 저하는 각각 다른 문제 같지만 실제로는
진피층 콜라겐 손상과 피지선 활성이 함께 관여하는 카테고리입니다.
표면 케어만으로는 접근이 어려운 진피층에 직접 자극을
전달할 수 있는 시술 중 하나예요.
홍대 포텐자는 마이크로니들이 진피에 미세 자극을 만들고
니들 끝에서 RF 고주파 에너지가 열 자극을 전달함으로써
콜라겐 재생과 피지선 조절을 함께 가져가는 마이크로니들 RF 시술이에요.
홍대점에서는 포텐자 얼굴 전체 옵션 외에도
물광·아기 주사·쥬베룩·엑소좀 같은 다양한
스킨부스터와 결합된 조합 라인을 함께 운영하고 있어요.
기본 시술은 N팁으로 진행되고 스킨부스터 병행 시
펌핑팁 변경 옵션으로 흡수 효율을 극대화할 수 있는 구성이라
본인 피부 상태와 원하는 방향에 맞춰
개인 맞춤 시술 계획을 세우실 수 있는 카테고리예요.
본인 피부 상태와 어울리는 포텐자 조합은
상담 시 직접 확인해 드립니다.
넓어진 모공과 여드름 흉터가 신경 쓰이신다면
클레오르의원 홍대점으로 부담 없이 방문해 주세요.
시술 결정 전이라도 사전 진료를 통해
본인 피부의 지금 상태를 함께 살펴보실 수 있습니다.
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