Seongdong-gu Dermatology Clinic: Addressing Dull Skin Tone and Enlarged Pores at the Same Time with Potenza and Re2O

Skin Tone & Pores at the Same Time!

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It is rare for skin concerns to appear one at a time. You may want to brighten a dull skin tone, but enlarged pores also catch your attention. Then, when you try to improve the pores, the dark tone becomes noticeable again! The two issues have different causes, but when they overlap, they make each other stand out more. Addressing them one at a time can take a long time. Today, we will organize how to approach pigmentation and pores separately, as well as the order in which they can be combined.

Skin Tone & Pores at the Same Time!

Two Concerns

A dull-looking skin tone is the result of two overlapping causes. One is melanin pigment that has become darker due to ultraviolet exposure and repeated irritation. The other is reduced light reflection as dead skin cells and impurities accumulate. Even if the actual color has not become darker, rough skin can make the complexion look dull.

Pores have slightly different characteristics. The pressure from sebum pushing against the pore walls from within works together with changes that weaken the skin's ability to hold the pores in place as collagen decreases. The problem arises when the two concerns overlap. When shadows form inside enlarged pores, the skin can look much darker even with the same tone! This is why treating only pigmentation leaves unevenness behind, while treating only pores leaves the dull tone unchanged. It is also why both concerns need to be planned together.

Two Concerns

Dual Toning

Let us start by looking at pigmentation. Dual toning is a method that uses two or more lasers with different wavelengths and pulse widths together. Pigments vary in the depth at which they are located and in particle size, so using only one wavelength allows only pigments at a particular depth to absorb the energy. The remaining pigment can become noticeable again over time!

There is also a reason why 10 sessions are recommended. Melanin pigment does not disappear after a single treatment, and raising the output excessively may cause rebound pigmentation. By dividing the treatment into multiple sessions at a low output, the pigment can be selectively broken down without affecting the surrounding tissue! When about 10 sessions are accumulated at 1- to 2-week intervals, changes in the overall tone can be observed. If treatment is stopped midway, the pigment that was being broken down may settle back into place, so it is better to complete the planned number of sessions.

Dual Toning

Brightening Skin Boosters

There are some areas that lasers alone cannot address. Laser toning breaks down pigment that has already formed, so if newly forming pigment is not reduced, the same area may become dark again. This is why brightening skin boosters are used alongside it.

Newarti directly delivers ingredients that regulate the pathway through which melanin is produced into the dermal layer, thereby reducing the rate of pigment production. Rejuviel combines antioxidant and moisturizing ingredients to reduce pigmentation caused by irritation and improve skin texture as well! Both are delivered directly to the dermal layer, so they reach a wider area than topical products. Alternating them with laser treatments allows pigment breakdown and inhibition to be addressed together while reducing the burden of irritation:)

<Brightening Skin Booster Effects>

• Regulation of pigment production

• Newarti: Tone refinement / reduced recurrence of pigmentation

• Rejuviel: Antioxidant care / deep hydration

Brightening Skin Boosters

Potenza N Tip

Now let us move on to pores. The Potenza N Tip uses non-insulated needles, allowing radiofrequency energy to be released along the entire length of the needles. Heat stimulation is delivered to the epidermis and dermis at the same time, and because it works at a shallow depth, it is suitable for addressing pores and shallow scars.

When the microneedles enter to a set depth and create thermal coagulation points, the skin detects the damage signals and produces collagen and elastin. As the tissue around the pores fills in from within, the previously enlarged openings tighten! Sebum production is also regulated, reducing excess shine. This method is well suited to enlarged pores accompanied by shallow scars! Since the needle depth can be adjusted, the intensity can also be planned differently for each area.

<Potenza N Tip Effects>

• Pore reduction

• Improvement of acne scars

• Sebum control / improved skin texture

Potenza N Tip

Re2O & DermaShine

The final step is restoring the dermis's supportive strength. Re2O uses ECM-based hADM ingredients to directly supply the substances that make up the skin, increasing dermal density. When the strength that holds the pores in place returns, the results of smoothing the skin's surface can also last longer.

The injection method also affects the results. The DermaShine injector uses negative pressure to bring the skin into close contact with the tip, after which multiple needles simultaneously enter to the set depth and inject the specified amount. This reduces variations in depth and volume that can occur with manual injection! Since pores are a concern spread across the entire face, it is important to inject evenly. For pigmentation, combine breakdown and inhibition; for pores, combine surface refinement and support! Placing these two approaches side by side and determining the order can also shorten the treatment period. You can decide what to start with based on which concern is currently bothering you more.

<+DermaShine Injector>

• Secures the skin with negative pressure

• Injects at a consistent depth

• Delivers a uniform, precise amount

• Treats the entire face evenly

Re2O & DermaShine

Skin Tone & Pores at the Same Time!