Potenza RF Microneedling in Seoul

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Potenza is a radiofrequency microneedling system that inserts very fine needles into the skin and releases RF energy at the needle tips, creating tiny controlled heat zones that trigger new collagen. At Yaan Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, Potenza is one of the clinic's core texture and scar treatments, and Yaan has more than 14 years of experience with laser and energy-based skin procedures.

Because needle depth, energy and tip type can all be changed, the same device can be used gently on thin or sensitive skin or more deeply on stubborn acne scars.

What is Potenza and how does it work?

Potenza works in three steps: needles penetrate the skin, RF energy is emitted at a set depth, and the resulting coagulation zones stimulate collagen and elastin. The skin surface between needles stays largely intact, which helps recovery.

Potenza can deliver energy between 0.5 and 4.0 mm deep, so the doctor can target superficial texture, mid-dermal scars or deeper firmness in a single session by treating different layers. Yaan uses KFDA-approved devices and single-use, genuine tips sterilized with EO gas.

What are Potenza pore tips and pumping tips?

Yaan Clinic uses two Potenza tip types: pore tips, focused on pores and sebum-related concerns, and pumping tips, which deliver an active solution into the skin at the same time as RF.

Tip	Purpose	Often used for
Pore tip	Targets the pore area with RF	Enlarged pores, oily skin, acne-prone skin
Pumping tip	RF microneedling plus delivery of a booster solution	Scars, texture, skin quality; paired with Juvelook or exosome

What does Potenza treat?

Potenza is used for enlarged pores, acne scars and active acne-prone skin, uneven texture, fine lines, loss of elasticity, redness and rosacea-prone skin, pigmentation and melasma.

• Acne scars – rolling and boxcar scars typically improve gradually with a course. See our acne scar guide.
• Enlarged pores and texture – collagen remodeling helps skin look smoother; see large pores and texture.
• Fine lines and firmness – RF heat tightens and stimulates collagen.
• Redness and pigment – adjusted settings can help, though lasers may also be recommended.

What is Potenza Pumping x Juvelook Skin Booster?

It is Yaan Clinic's combination of Potenza pumping tips with Juvelook Skin Booster, offered as a three-session package. RF microneedling remodels the skin while Juvelook supports collagen from within.

Juvelook is a PLA and hyaluronic acid skin booster that stimulates the skin's own collagen. Yaan Clinic is a Juvelook Meister Key Doctor clinic and passed the 1,000-vial milestone in March 2025. Read more on Juvelook in Seoul. Exosome can also be used with the pumping tip.

Potenza vs fractional laser vs regular microneedling

Potenza adds RF heat at depth to the needles, so it typically remodels collagen more strongly than plain microneedling, with less surface damage than an ablative fractional laser.

	Potenza RF microneedling	Regular microneedling (general)	Ablative fractional laser (general)
Energy	RF delivered at needle tips	None (mechanical only)	Laser vaporizes columns of skin
Depth control	0.5–4.0 mm	Limited	Varies
Surface damage	Minimal	Minimal	Higher
Typical downtime	A few days of redness	1–2 days	About a week or more
Darker skin	Generally suitable with care	Suitable	Higher pigment risk

General comparisons are typical figures; your doctor will confirm what applies to you. See RF microneedling for more background.

Is Potenza painful? What is the downtime?

Most people feel prickling and heat, which is usually managed with numbing cream. Yaan Clinic describes Potenza as causing minimal skin damage with rapid recovery.

Typically, redness, mild swelling and small grid-like marks last a few days. Makeup is usually possible after a short period, which your doctor will confirm. After treatment, Yaan applies LDM Recovery Therapy with a Yaan-formulated topical solution to calm the skin.

Who is a good candidate for Potenza?

Good candidates want smoother texture, smaller-looking pores, softer acne scars or firmer skin with limited downtime. Thin and sensitive skin can often be treated with adjusted energy.

Treatment may be delayed if you have an active skin infection, a fresh tan, are pregnant, or have certain implanted electronic devices. Tell your doctor about isotretinoin use and keloid history. If you are prone to dark marks after inflammation, mention it so settings and aftercare can be adjusted.

What happens during treatment?

1. Consultation and 3D Meta-Vu skin analysis – pores, scars and texture are assessed.
2. Plan – depth, energy, tip type and any booster are chosen.
3. Numbing – topical anesthetic is applied.
4. Potenza treatment – RF microneedling across the target areas, sometimes with pumping.
5. LDM Recovery Therapy – soothes and hydrates before you leave.

How much does Potenza cost at Yaan Clinic in Seoul?

At Yaan Clinic, Potenza with the pore tip costs ₩400,000, and pumping-tip combinations cost ₩600,000 to ₩990,000. A Potenza tip fee of ₩50,000 is charged separately.

Potenza option at Yaan Clinic	Guide price (KRW)
Potenza pore tip	400,000
Potenza pumping tip + exosome	600,000
Potenza pumping tip + Juvelook Skin Booster	690,000
Potenza Pumping + Juvelook Skin Booster + Rejuran S 1cc + LDM (acne scars)	990,000
Potenza tip fee (separate)	50,000

International patients pay the same price as Korean patients, and your final price is confirmed at consultation. The consultation fee (10,000 KRW, or 30,000 KRW including a director consultation) is waived if you have a treatment. The cosmetic VAT refund for foreign patients ended on 1 January 2026.

For a full breakdown, see the Potenza price guide, the acne scar treatment price guide and all Yaan Clinic treatment prices.

Why choose Yaan Clinic for Potenza?

Yaan Clinic uses KFDA-approved devices, single-use genuine Potenza tips sterilized with EO gas, and its own LDM aftercare, with treatment performed directly by its doctors.

Single-use tips matter: a reused or non-genuine tip can be blunter, less sterile and deliver energy unevenly. Yaan opens a new genuine tip for every patient. The clinic also offers related tools in one place, including Juvelook boosters, exosome, lasers such as V laser and PicoPlus for redness and pigment, and LDM recovery, so a scar or pore plan can be built step by step instead of relying on a single device. Learn about genuine products and safety at Yaan and meet our doctors.

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About this information: Prepared from Yaan Clinic's published treatment information. Treatments at Yaan Clinic are performed by licensed physicians — meet our doctors. Last updated: October 2026. This page is general information, not a substitute for an in-person medical consultation; suitability, dosage and results are confirmed by your doctor.