Acne & pores
Potenza Korea: RF Microneedling Price, Downtime and Sessions
Potenza puts radiofrequency at the depth where acne scars and open pores actually sit, which a surface peel cannot reach. A session is 169,000 KRW plus a 44,000 KRW tip, from the list of 20 August 2026.
Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Jang Dong-hoon · Founder & Medical Director
Published · Updated · 8 min read
Potenza Korea: will one session of needles and radiofrequency do anything for the pitted scars and open pores that a facial never touched?
Read on before you compare quotes from different clinics, because what sits inside the price changes from list to list.
By the end you will know our list price and the tip added to it, the redness to plan for, how many sessions make sense, and how Potenza compares with Sylfirm and Fraxel on the same list.
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I wrote this because the questions come down to two things, what the needles actually do and what one session costs, and the answers online rarely sit side by side.
Potenza is RF microneedling: fine needles that carry radiofrequency into the dermis, the layer where acne scars and enlarged pores really sit. A surface peel cannot reach that depth. Plan the session for a day when some redness does not matter.
Potenza Korea price at our Gangnam clinic
These are list prices in Korean won, taken from the clinic's price list dated 20 August 2026. The tip is charged per session, so read both columns together. The final figure is confirmed at consultation, once the doctor has seen your skin.
| Treatment | Per session (KRW) | Tip, per session (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| Potenza | 169,000 | 44,000 |
| Intracel | 129,000 | 33,000 |
So the Potenza Korea price on our list is 169,000 KRW for the session and 44,000 KRW for the tip. A quote that leaves the tip out is not the number you will pay anywhere, including here.
Why Intracel sits lower on the list
Intracel is the other RF microneedling platform in the room, at 129,000 KRW a session with a 33,000 KRW tip. Both drive radiofrequency to dermal depth through needles. Which one runs depends on the tip a scar needs, not on which is newer.
How the needles and the radiofrequency work together
The needle handles depth. The radiofrequency handles the thermal effect. Together they start collagen remodelling at the level where depressed scars and open pores begin, and the surface takes far less load than it would from an ablative laser doing comparable work.
- Insulated, non-insulated and shallow tips are chosen from the scar type in front of us
- Depressed scars and an uneven surface are levelled rather than polished over
- Pores tighten and texture refines as the dermis rebuilds
- Each session lays down collagen that the next one builds on
What a Potenza session is like
- Skin analysis. The consultation can include 3D Meta-Vu imaging, which maps texture, pores, pigment and redness, so the plan comes from your own skin rather than a description of it.
- Numbing. A topical anaesthetic goes on first. After that the sensation is moderate.
- The pass. The tip is selected, then radiofrequency is delivered through the needles at dermal depth, area by area.
- Afterwards. Expect redness for 1–3 days. Nothing needs to be dressed or covered.
That one to three days of redness is the whole planning problem. Put the session early in your trip, not the evening before a dinner or a long flight, and tell us your dates so we can hold the right slot.
The first week has a short, specific aftercare list. If you have taken isotretinoin in the last six months, tell us before the session.
- Wash your face 4 to 6 hours after the session.
- Light makeup from the next day, full makeup after 2 to 3 days.
- For one week, skip scrubs, AHA/BHA, retinol and high-strength vitamin C.
- For 3 to 5 days, skip the sauna, swimming and exercise.
- Use SPF 50 or higher every day.
Potenza and Vbeam Perfecta can be done on the same day, priced as two separate lines, which helps when redness and texture are both on your list.
How many sessions
Scar work is a course, not a single visit: the result is cumulative, and each session builds on the collagen laid down by the one before. How many sessions your skin needs, and how far apart, is set at consultation from what the scan and the examination show. As a guide, Potenza is usually spaced 4 weeks apart for 3 to 5 sessions.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Works on | The dermis |
| Sensation | Moderate, under topical anaesthetic |
| Downtime | 1–3 days of redness |
| Result | Cumulative over a course |
| Tips | Insulated, non-insulated or shallow, by scar type |
Potenza, Sylfirm or Fraxel: who each one suits
Three treatments on our list work on texture and scarring, and they are not interchangeable. The deciding factor is what the skin shows: scars and pores, vessels and pigment, or a surface that needs resurfacing.
| Treatment | What it targets | Downtime | From (KRW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potenza | Radiofrequency into the dermis for scars, pores and texture | 1–3 days of redness | 169,000 + 44,000 tip |
| Sylfirm | Abnormal vessels feeding melasma, plus pigment and pores | Same-day redness | 249,000 + 33,000 tip |
| Fraxel | Microscopic laser columns for scars and rough texture | 3–7 days of redness and flaking | 109,000 |
Sylfirm is the one to ask about when melasma keeps returning, because it targets the abnormal vessels feeding the pigment rather than the melanin alone. Fraxel goes further on the surface and asks for more recovery in return. If the acne is still active, the sebaceous gland is the problem and not the scar. Agnes places radiofrequency into the gland itself, listed at 199,000 KRW for a full face.
Our acne, scar and pore treatments sit in one category for that reason: extraction empties a pore that is already full, and the recurrence starts deeper.
Who should ask us before booking
RF microneedling suits skin with depressed scars, enlarged pores, rough texture or lost elasticity. A few things we need to hear about first, because they change the plan. If the mark you want to soften is a childhood vaccine scar on the arm, Korean vaccine scar treatment sorts the three scar types and the methods for each.
- Recent fillers, isotretinoin, or any medication that affects healing
- Sun exposure and retinoids in the days before the appointment, which we ask you to avoid
- Your Fitzpatrick type, so we can plan around pigmentation risk
- A fixed flight date, since 1–3 days of redness is easy to work around when we know about it
Tell us your medical history in consultation and raise anything you are unsure about before the session, not after it. If you are visiting from abroad, the questions patients ask before they come cover the practical side. If pores are your main concern, what a Korean pore treatment can and can't change after 40 compares Agnes, Potenza and Fraxel.
What changes the total Potenza Korea price
One session is easy to price. The cost of the result depends on four decisions.
- How many sessions. The effect is cumulative, so the plan is built around a course rather than one visit.
- Which platform. Potenza is 169,000 KRW a session; Intracel is 129,000 KRW. The tip differs too, at 44,000 and 33,000 KRW.
- What is combined. Our list prices Fraxel with Intracel in one session at 199,000 KRW, plus the 33,000 KRW Intracel tip.
- What goes on afterwards. Exosome is listed at 129,000 KRW for 3cc and works well after microneedling, when the skin is already in repair mode.
If you can only visit Seoul once, say so when you message and you will get a straight answer on what a single session can do for your skin. When you are ready, tick Potenza in the booking selector and send us the dates. If skin density rather than scarring is what bothers you, our Rejuran price page is the better place to start.
The short version
- Potenza at THE Beautiful Clinic is 169,000 KRW a session plus a 44,000 KRW tip, per the price list of 20 August 2026.
- Intracel, the other RF microneedling platform here, is 129,000 KRW a session with a 33,000 KRW tip.
- The needles set the depth and the radiofrequency does the collagen remodelling in the dermis, so the surface takes less load than with an ablative laser.
- Expect a moderate sensation under topical anaesthetic and 1–3 days of redness.
- Results are cumulative over a course; the number of sessions is decided at consultation.
Questions patients ask
How much does Potenza cost in Korea?
At THE Beautiful Clinic in Gangnam, Potenza is 169,000 KRW a session plus a 44,000 KRW tip, from the price list dated 20 August 2026. The final quote is confirmed at consultation.
Does Potenza hurt?
The sensation is moderate and a topical anaesthetic is applied first. Tell the doctor during the session if it feels too strong, because energy and depth are adjustable.
How long is the downtime after Potenza?
Redness for one to three days is the usual picture, with nothing that needs dressing. Schedule the session early in a trip rather than the day before a flight or an event.
How many Potenza sessions do I need?
Scar and pore work is cumulative, so it is planned as a course in which each session builds on the last. The number and the spacing are set at consultation.
What is the difference between Potenza and Intracel?
Both deliver radiofrequency into the dermis through micro-needles. Intracel is 129,000 KRW a session with a 33,000 KRW tip, and the choice between them comes down to the tip your scar type needs.
Can Potenza be combined with other treatments?
Exosome, listed at 129,000 KRW for 3cc, works well after microneedling because the skin is already in repair mode. Our list also prices Fraxel with Intracel in one session at 199,000 KRW plus a 33,000 KRW tip.
How do I book Potenza from abroad?
Send a clear photo of your skin and your travel dates on WhatsApp. The clinic replies in English or Bahasa Indonesia within 24 business hours.
Results and recovery vary between individuals, and every treatment can have side effects. Prices are from the clinic's price list and are confirmed at consultation. This article is general information, not a diagnosis.
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About the author
Dr. Jang Dong-hoon
Founder & Medical Director
Founder and medical director of THE Beautiful Clinic in Nonhyeon, Gangnam. He sees every patient's skin analysis before a plan is drawn, and reviews every article on this blog against what the clinic actually does.
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