Acne Scar Treatment: 3 Important Things to Check Beyond Price Beomgye, Pyeongchon, Beomgye Station, Pyeongchon Station, Hogye-dong, Bisan-dong, Gwanyang-dong, Dongan-gu, Indeogwon, Geumjeong, Anyang

When looking into acne scar treatment costs, it's common to first check the price lists of several clinics.

Even with the same procedure name, the details can vary significantly depending on the number of shots, the type of tip used, and the overall treatment session plan. Therefore, it can be difficult to make a decision based solely on the price.

When you inquire about treatment costs at our clinic, we explain three important points that should be checked first.

Checklist Item 1: What type of scar do you have?

Acne scars don't just appear in one form. It's common for depressed scars where the skin is deeply indented, red marks, or brown pigmentation to appear in various mixed forms.

Since different scar types require different treatment approaches, it's important to first clarify which scar is the primary target for improvement to establish a specific treatment plan.

Checklist Item 2: Is it a single session, or a plan for multiple cumulative sessions?

For deep scars, fundamental skin regeneration can be expected to improve further as treatment sessions accumulate. For Potenza treatment, it is recommended to undergo 3 to 5 cumulative sessions at intervals of approximately 4 to 6 weeks, considering the skin regeneration cycle.

Even if the cost of a single session seems low, the total treatment cost will change if the overall number of required sessions increases. It is reasonable to determine the actual cost of acne scar treatment based on the total number of sessions.

Checklist Item 3: Are the number of shots and tip configuration clearly explained?

Even when using the same treatment equipment, there can be qualitative differences in the procedure depending on various factors, such as whether a sufficient number of shots are applied, whether the needle depth is finely adjusted to the characteristics of each area, and whether one tip is used per patient.

Checking these three points during the consultation can help you understand the specific basis for the quoted cost.

Why do scars occur?

When inflammation from acne affects the dermis layer of the skin, collagen and elastin, which support the skin structure, can be damaged. If the damaged area heals with uneven tissue filling, that part can remain as a depressed scar.

Methods that only improve the skin surface may have limitations in reaching the depth of scars. Therefore, it is important to directly stimulate the dermis layer beneath the skin to induce regeneration.

How is Potenza treatment performed?

Potenza treatment involves creating micro-channels in the dermis layer using fine needles, and then directly delivering radiofrequency energy from the tip of the needles. This stimulates the new production of collagen and elastin, which can help improve depressed scars, enlarged pores, and overall skin texture.

This procedure is an evolved form of the past method of directly abrading the skin surface, offering an approach that induces skin regeneration while reducing the burden of recovery time after treatment.

The needle depth can be adjusted from 0.5mm to 3.5mm, allowing for a delicate treatment plan tailored to the depth of each scar and the characteristics of the treatment area.

What are the post-treatment changes and recovery process like?

Even after just one session, you may notice a change where your skin texture becomes smoother. For deep scars, gradual improvement can be expected as treatment sessions accumulate, and individual differences may occur.

Since the procedure is performed after applying anesthetic cream, the pain may be relatively tolerable. Immediately after the treatment, redness and tiny bleeding points may appear, but these usually subside within 1-2 days. However, the recovery period may vary up to 1 week depending on the treatment intensity or individual skin type.

Makeup is possible from the day after the procedure, but it is advisable to minimize irritation for about 3 days. For 1-2 days after the procedure, please refrain from saunas, strenuous exercise, and alcohol, and focus on sufficient moisturizing care and thorough UV protection.

How we perform Potenza treatment at our clinic

At our clinic, we adhere to the principle of using only one treatment tip per patient and safely disposing of it immediately after use. We do not reuse treatment tips.

Rather than uniform treatment, our clinic utilizes a layering technique, meticulously adjusting needle depth and overlapping treatments for each area of concern, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the procedure.

At our clinic, we meticulously perform the procedure, applying the designated number of shots sufficiently to ensure that radiofrequency energy is evenly delivered throughout the skin.

When combining with a skin booster, we use a Potenza-specific pumping tip. This tip utilizes the positive pressure generated when the needles exit the skin to effectively push the medication into the dermis layer, thereby increasing absorption.

It is difficult to fully understand such detailed treatment operation methods solely from a price list. Therefore, we recommend that you first ask about the three key points mentioned earlier during your consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What criteria should I use to compare acne scar treatment costs?

A. When comparing acne scar treatment costs, you should comprehensively consider not just the single session price, but also the type of scar, the total treatment session plan, and the number of shots and tip configuration applied during the actual procedure. At our clinic, we provide detailed guidance on these items during the consultation.

Q. How many treatment sessions typically affect the cost of acne scar treatment?

A. When considering acne scar treatment costs, Potenza treatment is usually recommended for 3 to 5 cumulative sessions at intervals of 4 to 6 weeks. Since there can be differences depending on the depth of the scar and individual skin condition, the appropriate number of treatment sessions will be determined through accurate diagnosis.

Q. If the acne scar treatment cost is the same, is the treatment content also identical?

A. No, it is not identical. Even if the acne scar treatment cost is the same, there can be differences in the content and quality of the procedure depending on factors such as the number of shots applied during the actual treatment, the method of needle depth adjustment, and the principle of tip usage. At our clinic, we confirm these points in detail before the procedure.

Our Clinic's Treatment Philosophy

Our clinic strives to provide a safe and hygienic treatment environment by strictly adhering to the 'one tip per patient' principle for all patients and immediately disposing of tips after use.

At our clinic, we apply layering techniques that consider the characteristics of each area, striving to increase patient satisfaction with treatment results.

At our clinic, we do our best to achieve safe and positive results by applying a sufficient number of shots and meticulously utilizing the pumping tip.

A meticulous approach can significantly impact treatment results.