Jamsil Station Dermatology Acne Potenza & Gold PTT Effects: Which Treatment Is Right for Me?

2 Acne-Causing Treatments

Potenza Sebaceous Gland Destruction / Gold PTT

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Acne is often called the flower of puberty. That is because it is a common change among teenagers going through secondary sexual development. From the person’s perspective, it is certainly not welcome, so it is not unusual to find many people worrying about acne! Even if acne does not go away and keeps recurring after becoming an adult, you need to identify the problem within the skin and manage it through the appropriate treatment method.

2 Acne-Causing Treatments

Potenza Sebaceous Gland Destruction / Gold PTT

What Is Potenza Sebaceous Gland Destruction?

If acne keeps recurring and does not subside easily, improving inflammation alone will not achieve the desired result. In cases where acne persists for a long time and frequently recurs, such as adult acne, it is necessary to first consider the possibility that the sebaceous glands deep within the skin are overly active. When surface-level treatment has its limits, a method that directly acts on the skin structure itself becomes necessary~

Potenza sebaceous gland destruction is a treatment that targets this structural cause of acne. A minimally invasive radiofrequency tip is inserted into the skin with precision, and radiofrequency heat is delivered to the sebaceous gland area that is excessively active to suppress its function. Heat is concentrated on the sebaceous glands within the dermis while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue. It is widely used as a focused treatment tailored to local areas.

<Potenza Sebaceous Gland Destruction>

• Directly destroys sebaceous glands

• Removes the structural / root cause of acne

• Suitable for adult acne with a high risk of recurrence

Potenza Sebaceous Gland Destruction

The Principle Behind Potenza Sebaceous Gland Destruction

Potenza sebaceous gland treatment is not a single-step procedure, but rather a precise three-step process tailored to the skin structure. In the first step, an extremely fine microneedle penetrates the skin surface and enters deep into the dermis. At this point, there is no visible wound on the outside, but in reality the needle reaches the exact depth where the sebaceous glands are located, and treatment begins from within!

In the next step, radiofrequency energy is delivered directly through the microneedle tips. As the heat energy acts intensively only on the overactive sebaceous glands, the source that drives sebum production is reduced. Afterwards, the treated area stabilizes through the body’s natural recovery process, and over time sebum secretion is gradually regulated, leading to a reduction in the frequency of acne breakouts.

The Principle Behind Potenza Sebaceous Gland Destruction

Gold PTT

Meanwhile, if acne is widely distributed across the entire face or the skin is sensitive and reacts easily to stimulation, an invasive approach like Potenza may feel burdensome. In such cases, Gold PTT, a non-invasive treatment, can be a good alternative! A special wavelength laser that reacts to gold nanoparticles is applied after coating the skin with gold nanoparticles. At this point, the surface is not irritated, but the sebaceous glands and acne-causing bacteria undergo a thermal reaction.

As a result, the bacteria that cause acne are suppressed and sebaceous gland function is regulated, while the skin’s surface texture can also become smoother. Because it works across the face, it can treat a wide area without being limited to a specific spot, and it is also useful when inflammation is spread out~ Since there is almost no irritation during the process, it can be received without much difficulty even in daily life!

<Gold PTT / Method>

• Suitable for widely distributed acne / sensitive skin

• Apply gold nanoparticles to the skin

• Irradiate with a special wavelength laser

• Induce a photothermal reaction / eliminate acne-causing bacteria

Gold PTT

Gold PTT Effects and Advantages

Gold PTT is a treatment that acts sufficiently within the skin without irritating it. Because it is performed without skin irritation, even those sensitive to pain can apply it without much burden~ It does not stop at suppressing sebum, but also reduces acne-causing bacteria that trigger inflammation and improves the environment around the pores.

Since it can be applied evenly across the entire face, it is suitable when you want to balance overall skin sebum rather than focusing on a local area. Even in cases where excessive sebum, enlarged pores, and frequent acne breakouts are intertwined, it allows for an approach that controls them all at once! Recovery after the procedure is also relatively quick, so I would say it is a method with little burden when consistently applied to acne-prone skin that requires repeated management.

<Effects & Advantages of Gold PTT>

• Non-invasive treatment / no skin damage

• Suppresses sebaceous glands / reduces excess sebum production

• Eliminates acne-causing bacteria / can be applied to the entire face

• Improves skin texture

Gold PTT Effects and Advantages

The Right Cause-Based Treatment Method for Me

Lastly, I will wrap up today’s post by comparing the two treatments. Potenza focuses on directly coagulating local sebaceous glands by inserting microneedles into the skin, aiming to quickly and strongly reduce the function of the sebaceous glands. Gold PTT reacts only to gold particles applied to the skin surface, so it can work broadly across the entire face and is easier to apply to sensitive skin.

The recommended number of treatments is commonly around 3 to 5 sessions, and it may be adjusted depending on the extent of acne and the response of the sebaceous glands. In terms of pain, Potenza is an invasive method, so it is accompanied by a slight stinging sensation, and anesthetic cream is often used. On the other hand, Gold PTT causes almost no epidermal irritation, so pain is barely felt and the burden on the skin is also relatively low~ Therefore, it is important to decide on the appropriate treatment direction according to the skin condition and sensitivity!

The Right Cause-Based Treatment Method for Me

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