Jamsil Station Dermatology Specialist: In-Depth Acne Extraction and Scaling, Plus Treatment of the Root Causes of Acne

Acne Basic Care

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Acne is more than just an appearance issue; it can be an important signal of your skin condition. In particular, if inflammation keeps recurring or leads to scarring, home care alone may not be enough! In this post, we will walk you through the basics of acne care, starting with extraction, then scaling and Aquafill performed at the clinic, and finally treatment that regulates sebum secretion at the source :)

Acne Basic Care

Acne Extraction

Acne extraction is the most basic treatment for reducing inflammation by removing sebum and debris trapped inside hair follicles. In general, acne develops because the openings of the sebaceous glands become blocked, so extraction can remove pus and clumps of dead skin cells to help prevent inflammation from progressing! Extractions performed at a dermatology clinic are carried out safely using sterilized medical instruments.

However, the problem lies with self-extraction by squeezing with your hands. If you forcefully squeeze without proper sterilization, tissue around the follicle can be damaged, which may cause bacterial infection, pigmentation, or in severe cases, even scarring. Acne extraction must be done safely by medical professionals, with the skin condition taken into account.

<Problems with self-extraction of acne>

• Using unhygienic tools / risk of infection

• Damage to skin tissue / risk of scarring

• If the root is not removed / risk of recurrence

Acne Extraction

Acne Scaling

Another essential basic care step that should be done together with extraction is scaling. To organize sebum and prevent recurrence, it is a good idea to combine acne-specific scaling! Unlike the general scaling many people know, dermatology scaling uses mildly acidic ingredients such as AHA (glycolic acid) or BHA (salicylic acid) to chemically dissolve dead skin cells and sebum.

While dissolving the dead outer skin layer left on the skin, it also helps organize the pathways for sebum drainage, preventing acne from recurring and helping the skin texture become smoother. In particular, if post-inflammatory pigmentation remains, it can also be effective in lightening the discoloration. However, because it involves chemical irritation, the concentration must be properly adjusted according to skin type and condition.

<What is acne scaling?>

• Use of mildly acidic peeling agents

• Cleansing clogged pores / suppressing inflammatory acne

• Reducing repeated breakouts / effective when combined with medication

Acne Scaling

Aquafill

If you want to clean away debris thoroughly while minimizing skin irritation, Aquafill may be a suitable option. Aquafill is a water-peeling method that sprays a purified solution onto the skin while simultaneously removing sebum, debris, and dead skin cells through suction. Because it is performed using water, it provides a refreshing cleansing effect without irritation. Even those with sensitive skin can undergo the procedure without much 부담... should be performed comfortably. :)

It can soothe skin that has been worn out by acne and clear debris from within the pores, helping reduce repeated breakouts. Beyond simple exfoliation, it is also useful for balancing moisture and improving overall skin condition, so please keep that in mind :)

<Skin types suitable for Aquafill>

• Excess sebum and dead skin cells

• Oily, combination skin

• Sensitive skin that is burdened by scaling

• Acne-prone skin

Aquafill

Aquafill Procedure

Meanwhile, Aquafill is carried out in a total of 3 steps. The first step is a cleansing process that gently softens dead skin cells and sebum with a mildly acidic peeling solution. Then, in the second step, blackheads, sebum, and old dead skin cells are removed by vacuum suction, deeply cleansing the pores! The irritation applied to the skin during this process is extremely minimal.

In the final step, an ampoule containing soothing moisturizing ingredients is infused into the skin to calm the skin that has been irritated after the procedure. Through this process, the skin is left feeling fresh and hydrated. Because it places a low burden not only on acne-prone skin but also on sensitive skin, it is widely used to address various skin concerns.

Aquafill Procedure

Treatment of the Root Causes of Acne

However, when it comes to acne care, extraction and scaling alone inevitably have their limits. In particular, if you tend to produce a lot of sebum, there is no way to prevent acne from recurring continuously. Ultimately, the amount of sebum secretion itself must be controlled in order to prevent recurrence! So how can this be done?

Representative treatment methods include sebaceous gland destruction and Gold PTT. Sebaceous gland destruction is a method that directly destroys the sebaceous glands using radiofrequency or ultrasound energy to reduce sebum secretion itself. Gold PTT is a treatment in which gold particles are delivered into the pores and then exposed to laser energy to selectively transfer heat to the sebaceous glands. Both methods are used for recurrent acne, and the appropriate one is selected depending on the skin condition. There is a blog post that covers both root-cause treatments in detail, so it may be helpful to take a look :)

Treatment of the Root Causes of Acne

Basic Acne Care by Skin Condition