The Real Reason Why Pore Improvement Is Difficult with Just Pore-Reducing Ampoules Beomgye, Pyeongchon, Beomgye Station, Pyeongchon Station, Hogye-dong, Bisan-dong, Gwanyang-dong, Dongan-gu, Indeogwon, Geumjeong, Anyang

Many people feel that even if they consistently apply pore-minimizing ampoules, there is no change in pore size.

This phenomenon may occur not due to a lack of effectiveness of the ampoule itself, but because the fundamental cause of pore expansion is in a different skin layer than where the ampoule ingredients reach.

The Role of Pore-Minimizing Ampoules

Ampoules for home care are products designed to act on the skin surface and the outermost layer, the stratum corneum.

They can help regulate sebum secretion, refine dead skin cells, and temporarily alleviate prominent pores with moisturizing and soothing effects.

While the role of ampoules as daily basic care products is clear, ampoules and medical procedures are different areas with distinct objectives.

Various Causes of Enlarged Pores

First, excessive sebum secretion. When there is a lot of sebum, the pore opening can become blocked with sebum and dead skin cells, making the pores appear larger.

Second, decreased skin elasticity. If collagen and elastin in the dermal layer, which support pores, decrease, the surrounding pore tissue can weaken and appear to sag downwards.

Third, acne scars. Indentations left on the skin after acne inflammation can combine with pores, making the skin texture appear uneven.

Among these, pore changes due to decreased elasticity and indented scars are problems that occur in the dermal layer of the skin.

Since ingredients applied to the skin surface have difficulty reaching deep into the dermis, structural improvement for these types of pores may be hard to achieve with ampoules alone.

Conversely, pores that appear enlarged due to sebum and dead skin cells often respond well to surface-focused treatments like ampoules or peels.

Therefore, it is crucial to accurately identify the main cause of your pore concerns.

Potenza Treatment: Focusing on the Dermal Layer

Potenza is a treatment that uses microscopic needles to create micro-channels in the skin's dermal layer, then directly delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy from the needle tips.

This RF energy can stimulate collagen and elastin production, helping to restore the supportive strength of lax tissue around the pores.

The needle depth is precisely adjusted from 0.5mm to 3.5mm according to the treatment area and objective. In cases of excessive sebaceous gland activity, it can also help regulate sebaceous gland function.

A similar principle applies to improving pores accompanied by indented scars. As it induces regeneration in the dermal layer, its depth of action differs from surface skin care.

In summary, ampoules focus on daily skin surface care, while Potenza focuses on structural regeneration of the dermal layer. The two can be understood not as competing, but as treatment methods that act on different skin layers.

The recommended treatment interval is 4-6 weeks, with a cumulative total of 3-5 sessions typically recommended. While you may feel an improvement in skin texture after just one session, changes in dermal structure can become more pronounced with each subsequent session.

Immediately after the procedure, redness and tiny pinpoint bleeding may appear. This usually subsides within 1-2 days, but can last up to 1 week depending on the treatment intensity or the patient's skin characteristics, and individual differences exist.

For 1-2 days after the procedure, avoid activities that generate heat in the body, such as saunas, strenuous exercise, and alcohol consumption, and pay attention to moisturizing and sun protection. Makeup is possible from the next day, but it may be beneficial to avoid it for about 3 days to protect the skin.

Features of Potenza Treatment Application

When using skin boosters in conjunction with the treatment, a Potenza-specific pumping tip can be utilized to enhance the delivery and absorption rate of the medication into the dermal layer. This method effectively delivers the medication by using the positive pressure generated as the needles withdraw.

This dedicated tip, which is difficult to apply with conventional equipment, allows for treatment configurations that effectively deliver medication tailored to individual concerns deep into the dermis.

All tips used in the procedure are discarded immediately after a single use per person. This is a fundamental principle to ensure hygiene and safety.

During the treatment, the needle depth is delicately adjusted for each area of concern, and layering techniques are applied. This is not just a uniform treatment, but a method that concentrates energy more precisely, considering areas with lax pores or scars.

During the treatment, the promised number of shots is fully applied, and the procedure is meticulously performed to ensure that RF energy is evenly delivered across the entire skin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can pores become smaller if I consistently use pore-minimizing ampoules?

A. Pore-minimizing ampoules are skincare products primarily designed to manage sebum and dead skin cells, helping pores appear less prominent. If enlarged pores are due to decreased dermal elasticity or indented scars, structural changes may be difficult to achieve with ampoules alone. Therefore, it is important to first accurately diagnose the exact cause of your pore concerns.

Q. Is it okay to manage pores with both a pore-minimizing ampoule and Potenza treatment?

A. Since ampoules and Potenza act on different skin layers, many people consider combining the two treatments. However, as the skin may be temporarily sensitive immediately after the procedure, it is best to consult with your medical team to determine when to resume ampoule use.

Q. I haven't seen results with pore-minimizing ampoules, is Potenza treatment very painful?

A. Anesthetic cream is applied before the procedure, so the pain is tolerable. Compared to other needle-based treatments, the pain may not be excessively severe. Even for pore concerns that were difficult to improve with ampoules alone, we can precisely diagnose your skin condition and guide you on the treatment direction.

Our Commitment to Treatment

We strive to achieve more effective results by using a dedicated pumping tip during Potenza treatments.

All treatment tips are discarded immediately after a single use per person, and we aim to enhance treatment efficiency by applying customized layering techniques for each area.

We faithfully perform the promised number of shots and prioritize safety, striving for stable treatment results.

Expect subtle changes through meticulous care.