Lee Hanbaro
Chief Medical Director
Potenza - Please be sure to check treatment options for melasma, acne scars, and enlarged pores.
Hello.
I am Hanbaro Lee, Director of Baro Clinic Pyeongtaek Branch, a dermatology clinic near Pyeongtaek Station.
These days in Pyeongtaek, fine dust and dry weather continue to alternate,
and many patients visit us with concerns such as:
“My skin texture has become rough.”
“My pores look more noticeable.”
In particular, many people in their 20s to 40s
experience stress due to acne scars, enlarged pores, and fine wrinkles.
Today, I would like to talk about
Potenza, which is commonly used for these concerns.
What kind of treatment is Potenza?
Potenza is a device that combines radiofrequency (RF) and microneedling.
Very fine needles enter the skin,
and at the same time deliver RF energy to provide thermal stimulation to the dermal layer.
To put it simply, it is like making small holes in hardened soil
and placing warm energy inside them so that new tissue can regenerate—
this comparison may help you understand the process more easily.
✔ Promotes collagen regeneration
✔ Reduces the appearance of pores
✔ Improves melasma
✔ Softens fine lines
✔ Refines skin texture
A key feature is that, rather than resurfacing the outer skin,
this treatment stimulates regeneration from within.
Who is a good candidate for Potenza?
Those concerned about enlarged pores
Those concerned about melasma
Those who feel their skin has lost elasticity
Those who want to improve both firmness and skin texture at the same time
Those who wish to receive ongoing skin care treatments
In particular, one of Potenza’s strengths is that treatment can be customized
according to tip type and energy settings,
including melasma mode, pore mode, and skin booster combination mode.
How painful is it, and what is the recovery time?
Because a sufficient amount of topical anesthetic cream is applied before the procedure,
most patients find the discomfort tolerable.
After treatment, redness for 1–3 days,
minor crusting, and swelling may occur,
but most patients can return to daily activities relatively quickly.
Potenza does not produce better results simply by “turning up the intensity.”
By evaluating skin thickness, treatment area, and current condition,
the needle depth and energy level must be adjusted with precision.
I always begin with this question:
“What kind of stimulation does this patient’s skin need most right now?”
Rather than overly aggressive procedures,
we focus on helping your skin improve on its own
within a recoverable and safe range.
Using genuine tips and the correct amount of energy is our standard,
and we create a step-by-step plan without any excessive recommendations.
With the diverse trendy devices and expertise I experienced in Gangnam,
we are now preparing so you can receive the same care comfortably in Pyeongtaek.
If enlarged pores make you open a photo-retouching app first,
or if pigmentation keeps your skin constantly on your mind,
we fully understand your concerns.
Potenza may be the right answer, or another method may suit you better.
What matters most is accurately understanding your skin’s current condition.
Please don’t struggle with skin concerns alone—visit us anytime with ease.
In Pyeongtaek, we promise honest and comfortable medical care.
This was Dr. Lee Hanbaro, Head Director of Barogue Clinic Pyeongtaek Branch.
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Lee Hanbaro
Chief Medical Director