Acne Treatment Program Long-term acne care that addresses the sebaceous glands and the surrounding skin environment

The Acne Treatment Program manages acne by combining laser, RF, Gold PTT, extraction, and medication based on consultation findings. Rather than just calming acne that has already appeared, it is designed to address overactive sebaceous glands and the skin environment around them together. The combination differs from person to person depending on acne condition.

Smoothbeam, Potenza, Gold PTT, extraction, and oral and topical medications are combined to suit your acne condition. Rather than doing every component at once, we choose what is needed based on acne stage, sebum condition, and whether marks or scars are present. The composition and order are decided after consultation.

Gold PTT is a photothermal treatment in which gold nanoparticles are applied to the skin and a laser is then delivered, so that the energy absorbed by the particles acts on the surrounding sebaceous glands. It is used to reduce the cycle of excess sebum production and recurring inflammation. Suitability and number of sessions are decided after consultation, and responses vary by individual.

Smoothbeam is a 1450nm diode laser that delivers heat to the depth where sebaceous glands sit, addressing overactive sebaceous glands. Potenza is microneedle RF that delivers energy around the sebaceous glands and into the dermis, and is also used when pores or scars are a concern. Whether to use both or one is decided based on your acne and skin condition.

Not everyone needs to take medication. Medication is prescribed when needed, and managing the sebaceous glands with laser and RF treatments is considered alongside. However, severely inflamed nodular or pustular acne may call for medication alongside, which is decided after consultation.

Extraction helps clear comedones and acne that have already formed, but if the sebaceous glands remain overactive, acne may come back. That is why extraction is combined with treatments that address the sebaceous glands and the surrounding skin environment. Extraction is performed in the clinic with soothing care so as not to worsen inflammation.

It depends on your acne condition, but it is closer to long-term care over multiple sessions than one or two visits. Sessions are typically held at 3-4 week intervals, with composition and intervals adjusted based on response. The overall duration and number of sessions are advised after consultation based on your acne condition.

We cannot tell you that it will not come back. This program aims for a skin condition in which acne is less likely to flare up even with hormonal changes or external irritants, but acne can recur depending on hormonal and lifestyle factors. After improvement, we recommend maintenance care suited to your condition, and progress varies by individual.

Yes, they can be planned together depending on your acne condition and the stage of the marks or scars. Care at the red-mark or early-scar stage can help reduce the progression to scarring, and for depressed scars that have already formed, the Scar Combination Program is considered alongside. If new acne keeps appearing, we recommend stabilizing the acne beforehand.

It depends on the composition. Smoothbeam and Potenza are performed after topical numbing cream with moderate pain; after Smoothbeam, temporary erythema may last a few hours to 1 day, and after Potenza, erythema or fine scabs may last about 1-3 days. How much you feel and how quickly you recover vary by individual.

Do not squeeze or pick acne with your hands, and keep up with gentle cleansing and moisturizing. After laser treatments, apply sunscreen of SPF30 or higher daily, and do not pick off any scabs that form. If you take any medication or are pregnant or breastfeeding, be sure to tell us at your visit, as this is needed to decide the treatment composition.

The cost depends on the treatments included, the number of sessions, and whether medication is prescribed, and is confirmed after consultation. Consultation and medication may be billed on different criteria from treatments, and non-covered treatment fees can be found on the pricing page of our website. Booking and consultations are available via Naver Booking, our KakaoTalk channel, or phone (+82-51-710-1891), and you can also consult with us via LINE.