Scar Potenzain Gangnam, Seoul
Scar Potenza uses RF microneedling at deeper settings to remodel the collagen beneath depressed acne scars and areas of uneven texture. Fine needles reach the dermis and deliver RF heat where scar tissue sits, prompting gradual repair over the following weeks. At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, we assess the scar type first, then choose the tip, depth and areas. A session usually takes about 30–50 minutes. (Results vary by individual.)
Who it’s for
- Depressed, rolling or boxcar acne scars
- Uneven texture left by past breakouts
- Anyone who prefers a device-based approach to scar texture
- People who have finished or controlled active acne and want to address the marks left behind
Scar type varies (depressed, tethered, pigmented), and different scars respond differently. A combined plan is sometimes suggested. Suitability is confirmed during consultation.
How it works
For scars, the needles are set to reach the dermis where scar collagen sits, and RF heat is delivered at that depth to prompt controlled remodeling and new collagen over the following weeks. A drug-delivery tip can also be used to place a chosen solution into the treated area. Because scars sit at different depths, the doctor adjusts needle depth and energy across the face — for example, treating cheeks where rolling scars are common. Repeated sessions build on each other as the skin renews.
THE MECHANISM, STEP BY STEP
01Needles set to reach scar depth
For scars, the microneedles are set deeper to reach the dermis where scar collagen sits, rather than staying near the surface.
02RF heat drives controlled remodeling
Radiofrequency heat is released at that depth to prompt controlled breakdown and renewal of scar collagen, encouraging the tissue beneath depressed scars to rebuild over the following weeks.
03An optional delivery tip
A drug-delivery tip can place a chosen solution into the treated area. Because scars sit at different depths, the doctor adjusts needle depth and energy across the face.
04Cumulative and gradual
Scar collagen remodels slowly, so repeated sessions build on one another as the skin renews. Change is progressive rather than immediate. (Results vary by individual.)
Treatment areas
- Cheeks
- The most common site for rolling and boxcar acne scars.
- Temples and jawline
- Areas where deeper or clustered scars can form.
- Individual scars
- Specific depressed marks addressed at higher precision.
What the procedure is like
- 1Consultation and scar-type assessment
- 2Cleansing and topical numbing for comfort
- 3RF microneedling at scar depth, by area
- 4Cooling and aftercare guidance
Time: A session takes about 30–50 minutes, depending on the extent of scarring.
Recovery & aftercare
- Downtime is usually short; makeup can often be applied the next day.
- Temporary redness, swelling, pinpoint scabbing or flaking may occur for a few days.
- Use gentle care and diligent daily sun protection, which is especially important after scar treatment.
What to expect over time
A general guide to how the days and months after treatment usually unfold. Results vary by individual.
DAY 0 Treatment day
Warmth during treatment, then redness, swelling and pinpoint scabbing where the needles entered at depth. Makeup can often be applied the next day, and diligent sun protection begins right away.
DAY 1-5 Settling
Redness eases and pinpoint scabs or flaking clear over a few days. Avoid picking, and follow the gentle aftercare provided.
WEEK 2-6 Early texture change
As renewal begins, some people notice depressed areas looking a little smoother. This varies a great deal. (Results vary by individual.)
ACROSS A SERIES Gradual remodeling
Over sessions spaced several weeks apart, collagen remodels and scar texture changes progressively for many people. (Results vary by individual.)
MAINTENANCE Review & upkeep
Your doctor reviews the outcome and discusses whether further sessions or a combined approach suit your scar type.
Sessions & results
Scar texture is usually approached as a series of sessions spaced several weeks apart, with gradual change as collagen remodels. The number depends on scar depth and type and is decided at consultation. (Results vary by individual.)
How it compares
These approaches all address scar texture, but they work in different ways and suit different scar types, so a plan is chosen after assessment.
| Comparison | Scar Potenza | Fractional laser | Subcision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | RF microneedling — needles deliver radiofrequency heat at scar depth | Light energy ablates micro-columns of skin | A needle releases the fibrous bands tethering a scar |
| Where it works | Dermal scar collagen, from within | Surface and micro-columns downward | Bands beneath rolling scars |
| Often chosen for | Depressed and rolling scars, uneven texture | Resurfacing and surface texture | Tethered rolling scars |
| Sensation | Warmth with pricking; deeper settings feel more intense | Heat with stinging | Pressure and a needle sensation |
| Downtime | A few days of redness and pinpoint scabs | Varies, can be longer | Bruising and swelling |
Neither is “better” — they work differently and suit different goals. The right choice is decided after we assess your skin.
Safety & considerations
Possible reactions
- Temporary redness, swelling or a flushed feeling
- Pinpoint scabbing and light flaking where the needles entered, for a few days
- Warmth, tightness or sensitivity in treated areas for a short time
- Occasionally bruising, or temporary darkening in those prone to post-inflammatory pigmentation
When to take extra care
- A history of keloid or hypertrophic scarring, or difficulty with wound healing — especially important for scar treatment
- Active acne, skin infection or inflammation in the treatment area
- Current or recent isotretinoin, or recent peels, lasers or other resurfacing — tell your doctor so timing can be planned
- A tendency toward post-inflammatory pigmentation or darker skin tones — aftercare and sun protection are emphasized
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding, and any implanted electrical device or metal implant in the area — let us know at consultation
Scar type varies, different scars respond differently, and a combined plan is sometimes suggested. Whether scar treatment suits you is confirmed during consultation. Effects and downtime vary by individual, and side effects may occur.
Your care at QD Clinic
Assessed and performed by a board-certified doctor
A board-certified doctor assesses your scar type and performs the treatment, adjusting depth and energy for different scars across the face.
One platform, matched settings
We use the Potenza system with interchangeable and drug-delivery tips, set to reach the dermis where scar collagen sits.
Care in your language
Consultation in English, with 中文 and 日本語 support arranged on request — including questions before you travel.
A short walk from Gangnam Station
Central Seoul location with guidance from the airport and nearby hotels, and hours shown in KST.
Pricing
Pricing depends on the area, scar extent and the number of sessions. Please consult us for a personalized quote.
Frequently asked questions
It aims to improve depressed scar texture by delivering RF heat into the dermis to remodel collagen over time. Deep or tethered scars may need a combined plan. (Results vary by individual.)
Scar work is typically a series spaced several weeks apart. The number depends on scar depth and type and is decided at consultation. (Results vary by individual.)
A topical anesthetic is applied first. Deeper settings can feel more intense than a basic pore session; comfort options are discussed. (Results vary by individual.)
Usually a few days of redness and possible pinpoint scabbing. Sun protection afterwards is especially important.
Active breakouts are usually addressed first. We assess your skin and advise whether to treat now or after acne is more controlled.
Yes. Our doctors consult in English directly, and 中文 / 日本語 can be arranged in advance. Tell us your language on WhatsApp before your visit.
Often considered together
Treatments that are sometimes planned alongside this one, decided at consultation.
+Acne Potenza
When breakouts are still active, addressing them first is usual; Acne Potenza targets oil-gland activity and inflammation before scar work. Timing is decided by your doctor.
+Potenza Pumping Tip
The pumping tip can deliver a chosen solution into the skin and support overall skin quality alongside scar remodeling.
+Subcision or laser
For tethered or mixed scars, a combined plan with subcision or a laser-based option may be suggested — sequencing is decided by your doctor.
For international patients
Consultation in English / 中文 / 日本語 · WhatsApp · WeChat · KakaoTalk · a 4-minute walk from Sinnonhyeon / Nonhyeon Station (hours in KST) · card payment.
For International PatientsMedically reviewed by Dr. Sahyeok Hong, board-certified plastic surgeon and Director of QD Clinic.