Secret Laser: If It’s Called a Laser, Why Are Needles Mentioned?

Hello.

I’m Youngjin Wi from Beauty’s Doctor.

When looking into pore or scar care,

you often come across the name

“Secret Laser.”

Just from the name,

it sounds like a laser device that emits light,

but when you look at the description,

terms such as needles, radiofrequency, and RF appear together.

This may make you wonder:

“if it’s called a laser,

why are needles mentioned first?”

In one sentence,

Secret Laser is less a device that resurfaces the skin with light

and more a device that delivers radiofrequency through fine needles.

Therefore, in terms of its actual mechanism,

it is better understood as a microneedling RF treatment

rather than a conventional laser.

What kind of device is Secret Laser?

Secret Laser

is a microneedling RF device.

Microneedles

are extremely fine needles,

and

RF

stands for radio frequency, or radiofrequency.

Simply put,

fine needles enter the skin,

and then

radiofrequency energy is delivered into the skin through those needles.

This operating method differs from

lasers, which apply light to the skin’s surface.

So although the name includes “laser,”

its underlying principle

is more closely associated with needles and radiofrequency.

Why is microneedling RF used?

Microneedling RF is used

to deliver energy to the dermis

rather than focusing only on the skin’s surface.

The dermis

is the thick layer of skin beneath the epidermis.

Concerns such as pores, skin texture, and scars

may be related not only to the visible surface

but also to structures within the skin.

Microneedling RF

is a method that adjusts needle depth and radiofrequency delivery

to address the condition at hand.

However, this method

is not equally necessary for every type of pore or scar.

The appropriate approach may vary depending on

skin thickness, scar type, and sebum levels.

What do insulated needles mean?

One term that often appears

in descriptions of Secret Laser is “insulated needles.”

Insulated needles

refer to a design in which radiofrequency is not emitted from the entire needle,

but is delivered from specific areas of it.

Put simply,

the upper part of the needle is coated,

so energy is delivered primarily through the tip.

This structure

is used to deliver energy at the target depth

rather than mainly to the skin’s surface.

With Secret Laser,

needle depth can be adjusted

depending on the skin condition and treatment area.

This is because even on the same face,

the skin thickness may differ

between the forehead, cheeks, and area around the nose.

Therefore, rather than fixing the depth at one setting,

it is important to adjust it

while considering the treatment area and condition.

What concerns is it commonly discussed for?

Secret Laser is primarily discussed in connection with

enlarged pores, uneven skin texture,

and acne scars.

It is especially often mentioned

when the skin surface appears uneven,

such as with rolling scars or boxcar scars.

Rolling scars

are scars that appear gently depressed,

as though the skin undulates in waves.

Boxcar scars

are scars that appear indented

with relatively distinct edges.

However, even when they look like similar acne scars,

their depth and shape can vary from person to person.

Areas that look like pores

may also be affected by sebum, elasticity, scars, and skin thickness together.

Therefore, it is difficult to say that

all pores and scars can be treated in the same way

with Secret Laser alone.

The plan may vary depending on

what depth to target,

which areas to focus on,

and whether to consider combining it with another device.

Is it a treatment that ends in one session?

Pore or scar care

is generally difficult to assess after just one session.

The skin needs time to recover

after being stimulated,

and in many cases, the response of the skin is observed

before deciding whether to proceed again.

Scars in particular

may respond differently depending on

their depth and firmness, as well as skin thickness.

Therefore, rather than proceeding as strongly as possible,

it is important to assess the response

while adjusting the intervals and intensity.

Secret Laser, too,

is better understood not as a device that completes the process in one session,

but as one of the methods that can be used over multiple sessions

according to the condition of the skin.

What should be checked first?

Knowing the name of the device can be helpful,

but more important is confirming

whether this method is appropriate for your skin condition.

You should consider whether pores are the main concern,

whether scars are the main concern,

and whether skin texture, sebum, pigmentation, or sensitivity

are also present.

Even with the same Secret Laser treatment,

needle depth and the treatment method may vary

depending on skin thickness and scar depth.

Because skin conditions differ from person to person,

not every treatment is necessary for everyone.

If you are looking into pore or scar care in Hapjeong,

it is best to first have your current skin condition assessed

through a consultation.

After that, the safer order is to determine,

based on your condition,

whether Secret Laser is appropriate

and whether it would be better considered together with another method.

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is Secret Laser a laser?

Although the name includes “laser,”

its operating principle is closer to microneedling RF

than to a laser that emits light.

Radiofrequency energy is delivered

into the skin through fine needles.

That is why descriptions

mention needles and radiofrequency together.

Q. How are insulated needles different from regular needles?

Insulated needles

are designed to deliver radiofrequency from specific areas

rather than from the entire needle.

They can be understood as a structure intended

to deliver energy at the targeted depth

rather than primarily to the skin’s surface.

However, the actual depth and energy settings

may vary depending on the skin condition and treatment area.

Q. Does it end after one session?

It is generally difficult to assess after just one session.

Pore and scar concerns

are often addressed over multiple sessions,

allowing time for the skin to recover

and observing its response.

The number of sessions and intervals

may vary depending on the scar type, skin thickness, and sebum levels.

Thank you for reading this long post.

This was Youngjin Wi.