How Can You Get Results for Enlarged Pores with Potenza in Hongdae?

Hello. I’m Jo Won-jin, the medical director of Chai Clinic, where I have been treating skin conditions in Hongdae for 10 years.

You may have come to this article while looking into Potenza because of enlarged pores.

When you search for information, you find plenty of reviews saying that Potenza is effective, but there is not much explanation of how to make it work for your pores specifically.

For those looking into Potenza near Hongdae, the real question is not whether the clinic is nearby, but whether their pores can actually improve with this treatment.

So, if you are considering Potenza to improve enlarged pores, I’ll explain the treatment principles you should know,

what I consider important when performing Potenza as a doctor, and the methods that can work well when combined with Potenza.

Table of Contents

• The key principle behind how Potenza works on pores

• Four factors that determine the results of Potenza

• When Potenza alone is not enough: synergistic combination treatments

• What is the pain like during Potenza treatment?

1. The Key Principle Behind How Potenza Works on Pores

First, let’s look at how Potenza works on pores.

Potenza is a device that inserts fine needles into the skin and releases radiofrequency energy from the needle tips.

It applies thermal stimulation to the dermal layer beneath the walls of enlarged pores, inducing collagen regeneration.

Unlike lasers, which remove the surface layer, it improves firmness from within, making the pores appear tighter.

This is considered an advantage because it acts directly on the dermis while generally involving relatively little downtime.

Another point is that Potenza is operated by changing its tips and modes.

This means that how the practitioner assesses your skin and which settings they choose can have a significant impact on the results.

Even a good device can produce only average results if it is used in a uniform way.

That is why results can vary even when the same Potenza device is used. The key is choosing settings suited to the condition of your pores.

2. Four Factors That Determine the Results of Potenza

You can evaluate the treatment based on the following criteria.

1. Identifying the Type of Pores

Not all pores are the same.

Pores enlarged by excess sebum production, pores that have lost firmness with age and become elongated downward, and pores that appear indented like scars each require a different approach.

We first use the Mark-Vu skin analysis device to assess the condition of the pores, sebum, and pigmentation before determining the treatment approach.

This is because the needle depth and energy intensity need to be adjusted according to the cause.

Treatment that uses the same settings without an assessment is unlikely to produce optimal results.

The photo above shows a detailed assessment of the skin condition using the Mark-Vu diagnostic device.

2. Detailed Adjustment of Depth and Output

This is more complicated than it may seem.

When a practitioner lacks experience using Potenza, they may press the tip firmly into the skin because they think it should be inserted more deeply.

It can then go deeper than the intended layer, wasting energy and active ingredients.

The opposite can also be a problem.

If it is inserted too shallowly, the ingredients remain only in the epidermis rather than reaching the dermis, where collagen is produced, and fail to reach the area they need to affect.

Therefore, the key is not to use excessive intensity or depth unconditionally, but to accurately set the appropriate depth.

Some clinics set everything at once in manual mode and proceed,

but clinics that achieve good results generally set the depth, energy, and pressure separately for each area, such as the forehead, cheeks, and nose.

This is a photo of me performing a Potenza treatment.

3. Realistic Expectations Regarding the Number of Treatments

It takes time for new collagen to build up.

In many cases, people begin to notice changes after accumulating approximately three to four treatments at one-month intervals.

If you expect a dramatic change after a single treatment, it is easy to be disappointed.

(I personally try not to use excessively high energy during the first treatment.

Checking the skin’s response and adjusting the intensity afterward is a more stable way to gradually improve the results.)

To be honest, pores are not something that can be completely eliminated; they are something to be tightened and managed consistently.

Accepting this from the beginning can actually lead to greater satisfaction.

The case shown above is approximately one week after a single Potenza treatment. Although enlarged pores and larger scars are both present, the smaller pores have improved considerably and the skin texture appears more refined.

4. Post-Treatment Care

Immediately after Potenza, mild redness or a stinging sensation may occur, but it usually subsides within a day or two.

However, if you neglect sun protection and moisturization during this period, the stimulation you worked to create may remain as pigmentation, so caution is needed.

It is best to avoid vigorous cleansing, saunas, and alcohol on the day of treatment.

Ultimately, aftercare can affect the results just as much as the treatment itself.

3. When Potenza Alone Is Not Enough: Synergistic Combination Treatments

Can all types of enlarged pores be resolved with Potenza alone?

Not necessarily.

First, there are cases in which changes are slow with Potenza alone.

For the skin to create new collagen, it needs sufficient building materials. If those materials are lacking, production can be slow no matter how much stimulation is applied.

A skin booster such as Juvelook can help provide those materials.

The blue product on the left in the photo above is Juvelook Skin. It is a skin booster that is sometimes used together with Potenza to improve enlarged pores.

Also, large and deep pores that resemble scars may already have undergone fibrosis inside the skin, causing the tissue to become tightly interwoven and firm.

In such cases, it may be better to use a device such as Trifil Pro together to break up the intertwined fibrous tissue.

The device shown above is called Trifil Pro.

Ultimately, rather than relying on a single device, it is important to create a combination suited to your skin condition. This decision is made during the assessment and consultation stages.

In the long run, you are more likely to be satisfied if you choose a clinic that explains the limitations honestly instead of exaggerating the results.

As shown in the photo above, Trifil Pro breaks up the fibrotic tissue beneath the scar, reducing the pulling force from below.

4. What Is the Pain Like During Potenza Treatment?

Many people postpone treatment because they are concerned about pain.

Since numbing cream is applied sufficiently before Potenza treatment, most people experience a stinging sensation but generally do not find it unbearable.

However, pain sensitivity varies from person to person, so if you are particularly sensitive, it is best to mention this during your consultation.

In summary, if you want to see results for enlarged pores with Potenza in Hongdae,

you need the overall approach to include identifying the cause of your pores, setting the appropriate depth and output, undergoing a sufficient number of treatments, and, if necessary, combining Potenza with a skin booster or another device.

Rather than making a decision based solely on the name of the device, it is much more helpful to ask during your consultation how your skin will be assessed and what criteria will be used to determine the settings.

In particular, if you are planning to undergo treatments involving laser devices or lifting procedures, you should read the article below before visiting a clinic.

It may help reduce the risk of making the wrong choice and regretting it later.

Thank you. This was Jo Won-jin.