※ This video was produced with patient consent and features a real treatment case.
📌 Why This Patient Visited the Clinic
One patient in his 20s visited Dr.Newcell with a very common yet frustrating skin concern: he was struggling with persistent inflammatory acne breakouts and noticeably enlarged pores.
He had previously tried traditional treatments like Fraxel lasers, but found they didn’t deliver the results he hoped for. The constant cycle of new acne lesions combined with visible skin irregularities and widening pores left him looking for a more fundamental solution that could treat both active inflammation and skin texture simultaneously.
Patient’s Main Concerns
- ✔ Persistent Inflammatory Acne — dealing with painful, recurring pustules
- ✔ Enlarged Pores & Irregularities — visible stretching of pores around the central face
- ✔ Disappointed by Previous Laser Treatments — felt Fraxel didn’t address the root cause
- ✔ Post-Laser Dryness Concerns — wanted to avoid the extreme dryness often caused by heat energy
- ✔ Desire for Root-Cause Treatment — needed something to suppress acne bacteria and restore skin health
“I keep breaking out with inflammatory acne, and my pores are becoming a major insecurity. I tried Potenza pore treatment and Fraxel in the past, but it felt like it did nothing for my active breakouts or my deep pore concerns. I just want smooth, healthy skin.”
📌 Consultation & Diagnosis
During the evaluation, Dr. Yongbae conducted a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s skin condition to identify why previous resurfacing treatments hadn’t worked.
① Area of Concern
The doctor identified a combination of active, inflammatory pustular acne and localized structural scarring/pore enlargement. Active breakouts weaken the surrounding skin tissue, causing pores to stretch out and sag, creating an uneven surface texture that cannot be fixed by addressing texture alone.
② What Makes Potenza RF Microneedling Different
Traditional microneedling and RF microneedling work differently.
Traditional microneedling creates tiny microchannels in the skin using fine needles. This stimulates your body’s natural healing process and helps improve skin texture, acne scars, and fine lines by boosting collagen production.
RF microneedling combines microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) energy. After the needles reach the targeted depth, RF energy is delivered into the deeper layers of the skin. This provides additional collagen remodeling, skin tightening, and improved elasticity while treating concerns such as acne scars, enlarged pores, wrinkles, and mild skin laxity.
Comparing Results: Potenza vs. Traditional Microneedling
Traditional microneedling mainly stimulates collagen through controlled micro-injuries, while RF microneedling stimulates collagen and tightens the skin by combining microneedling with radiofrequency energy.
③ Doctor’s Recommendation
Based on the patient’s presentation of simultaneous active inflammation and structural pore widening, the doctor recommended Potenza RF Microneedling paired with an Exosome Skin Booster. This synergistic approach targets the overactive oil glands while delivering potent anti-inflammatory and regenerative ingredients directly into the deeper skin layers.
📌 Treatment Approach
To treat both the active inflammation and the structural pore issues, Dr.Newcell implemented a synergistic protocol combining the Potenza Pore Treatment with an Exosome Skin Booster.
1. Potenza Microneedling RF — Targeted Sebaceous Control
The foundation of the therapy was the Potenza Pore Treatment. This advanced microneedling radiofrequency (RF) system inserts ultra-fine insulated needles directly into the dermis. By delivering controlled RF energy precisely into the deeper layers, it safely coagulates overactive sebaceous glands. This directly reduces oil production, treats active acne, and tightens loose pore structures from the inside out.
2. Exosome Skin Booster Infusion — Cellular Regeneration
When used alone, the thermal energy from RF microneedling can sometimes leave oily skin feeling temporarily dry or irritated. To counter this, Dr.Newcell paired the treatment with an Exosome skin booster. Applied during the procedure, exosomes penetrate deep into the micro-channels created by the Potenza needles. These powerful cellular messengers deliver potent anti-inflammatory and regenerative signals, killing acne bacteria and speeding up tissue repair.
3. Optimized Session and Interval Planning
While significant improvements can often be seen after a single session for moderate cases, a standard protocol of three sessions spaced 1 to 2 months apart is generally recommended. This structured timeline allows the skin to fully regenerate between treatments, ensuring long-lasting pore reduction and preventing future acne flare-ups.
Key Treatment Principle – Benefits of Potenza RF Microneedling
Potenza’s greatest advantage in pore and acne care lies in its mechanical delivery system. The physical microneedles create direct pathways, allowing the heavily concentrated anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties of the Exosome booster to penetrate deep into the dermis. This dual action controls oil production at the root while simultaneously shrinking pore size from the inside out.
📌 Results After Treatment
By pairing deep-reaching RF energy with advanced cellular skin boosters, the patient achieved clear, visible improvements in both her skin health and overall texture.
- ✔ Significant reduction in active pustular acne and a noticeable drop in daily oil production
- ✔ Visible tightening of enlarged pores, leading to a much smoother, more refined skin surface
- ✔ Gradual fading of acne scars as the new collagen matrix filled in depressed areas
- ✔ Minimal post-treatment dryness or irritation, thanks to the soothing, healing properties of the exosomes
📌 Who May Benefit from This Treatment
- ✔ Individuals suffering from a combination of active, inflammatory acne and enlarged pores
- ✔ Those who have tried traditional pore lasers (like Fraxel) without seeing satisfactory results
- ✔ People looking to improve both skin texture and active breakouts in a single treatment
- ✔ Patients worried about extreme skin dryness or barrier damage after laser treatments
- ✔ Anyone seeking a clinically proven, non-surgical solution for smoother, clearer skin
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Can Potenza treat active acne as well as acne scars?
Potenza is designed to treat both. It helps reduce active inflammatory acne by targeting overactive oil glands while also stimulating collagen production to gradually improve acne scars, enlarged pores, and uneven skin texture.
Q2. Is Potenza better than Fraxel for acne and enlarged pores?
They work differently.
-Fraxel primarily resurfaces the skin and improves superficial texture.
-Potenza targets deeper skin layers, helping regulate oil production while stimulating collagen remodeling.
For patients with ongoing inflammatory acne together with enlarged pores, Potenza may offer advantages because it addresses both inflammation and structural skin changes.
The most appropriate treatment depends on your individual skin condition after consultation.
Q3. How many sessions are recommended?
Many patients notice visible improvement after just one session. However, for optimal and longer-lasting results, doctors generally recommend:
-3 treatment sessions
-1–2 months apart
The exact treatment plan depends on the severity of acne, pore size, and acne scarring.
Q4. Is there any downtime?
Downtime is generally mild. Most patients experience:
Redness for 1–3 days
Mild swelling
Temporary dryness or roughness
Q5. Does the Potenza RF Microneedling treatment hurt?
A topical numbing cream is applied before treatment to maximize comfort. Most patients describe the sensation as mild to moderate heat and tiny pinpricks. The level of discomfort varies depending on the treatment area and RF settings.
Q6. Can Potenza help prevent future acne breakouts?
Potenza can help reduce future inflammatory breakouts by decreasing overactive sebaceous gland activity and improving overall skin health.
However, because acne has multiple causes—including hormones, genetics, and lifestyle—maintenance treatments or additional acne management may be recommended depending on your individual condition.
📌 Dr.Newcell’s Treatment Philosophy
Treat the Root, Not Just the Surface
Effective pore care must address the underlying cause—whether that is active inflammation, overactive sebum production, or loss of structural collagen.
Synergy Is Essential
Advanced devices perform best when paired with the right cellular nutrition. Combining Potenza with Exosomes ensures the skin regenerates rapidly without sacrificing its moisture barrier.
Customization Over Generalization
Every patient’s pore and acne struggles are unique. Matching the exact tip, RF depth, and skin booster to the patient’s current inflammatory state is the key to sustainable results.
For patients trapped in a cycle of stubborn breakouts and widening pores, the combination of Potenza and Exosome therapy offers a balanced, scientifically backed approach to achieving clear, refined, and healthy skin.
Curious about how this multi-layered approach can be customized for your specific skin type, or do you have another skin concern you’d like to address?
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Certified Top 10 XERF Treatment Volume Clinic in Korea
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Equipped with Premium Devices including XERF, Ultherapy Prime, Thermage, and Potenza
At Doctor NewCell, you can expect a consistent standard of expertise and personalized care from every practitioner.
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Foreigner-Friendly Skin & Aesthetic Clinic in Seoul
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Doctor NewCell Medical Team
- Certified Top 10 XERF Treatment Volume Clinic in Korea
- Specialized Dermatology Clinic for Lifting & Skin Texture Improvement
- Equipped with Premium Devices including XERF, Ultherapy Prime, Thermage, and Potenza
At Doctor NewCell, you can expect a consistent standard of expertise and personalized care from every practitioner.
We recommend a consultation if
- You worry that treatment quality will change when the available doctor changes
- You have tried various devices but never received an accurate diagnosis
- Different doctors have given you different diagnoses, and you are not sure whom to trust
