Potenza RF Microneedling: Acne Scars & Pore Treatment

Published April 7, 2026 · RE:BERRY Clinic Incheon Airport · 6 min read

Acne scars and enlarged pores are among the most stubborn skin concerns to treat. Topical products can help mildly, but for real, lasting improvement, you need a treatment that reaches deeper into the skin. Potenza RF microneedling is one of the most advanced solutions available today, combining radiofrequency energy with microneedling to remodel collagen, reduce scars, and shrink pores from the inside out.

What Is Potenza RF Microneedling?

Potenza is a radiofrequency (RF) microneedling device manufactured by Jeisys Medical. It uses ultra-fine needles that penetrate the skin to deliver RF energy directly into the dermis. This dual mechanism creates controlled micro-injuries (from the needles) and thermal zones (from the RF energy), both of which trigger the body’s natural wound healing and collagen remodeling response.

What makes Potenza unique among RF microneedling devices:

• 4 tip configurations — monopolar/bipolar, insulated/non-insulated. This allows the doctor to customize treatment depth and energy delivery for each patient’s specific concern
• Tiger Tip technology — a proprietary design that delivers RF energy at two different depths simultaneously, creating more uniform heating
• Drug delivery mode — Potenza can pump active ingredients (like exosomes, Juvelook, or growth factors) directly into the micro-channels created by the needles, dramatically increasing absorption
• 1 MHz and 2 MHz frequencies — deeper penetration for scars (1 MHz) or superficial treatment for pores and skin texture (2 MHz)

How Potenza Treats Acne Scars

Acne scars form when the skin’s collagen repair process goes wrong during breakouts. The result is either too little collagen (atrophic scars like ice pick, boxcar, and rolling scars) or too much (hypertrophic or keloid scars). Potenza addresses this by:

1. Breaking up scar tissue — the microneedles physically disrupt the fibrotic collagen in scar tissue
2. Stimulating new collagen — RF energy heats the dermis to 60-70 degrees Celsius, triggering neocollagenesis (new collagen formation)
3. Remodeling existing collagen — over weeks and months, the disorganized collagen in scars is replaced with properly aligned collagen fibers
4. Delivering regenerative compounds — when combined with exosomes or Juvelook, the healing response is amplified

Most patients see 30-50% improvement in acne scar severity after 3-4 sessions. Deep ice pick scars may also benefit from subcision (a procedure where scar tethers are released with a needle), which RE:BERRY often combines with Potenza.

How Potenza Treats Enlarged Pores

Enlarged pores are caused by excess sebum production, loss of skin elasticity, and accumulated debris. Potenza shrinks pores by:

• Tightening the collagen around each pore opening
• Reducing sebum production through targeted RF heating of sebaceous glands
• Improving overall skin texture and elasticity

Treatment Packages at RE:BERRY Incheon Airport

All prices include VAT. April 2026 promotions.

The Treatment Experience

1. Cleansing (5 min) — makeup and sunscreen are thoroughly removed
2. Numbing (20-30 min) — topical anesthetic cream is applied. This is crucial for comfort
3. Treatment (20-30 min) — Dr. Cho Sung-Jun or Dr. Kim Dong-Young selects the appropriate tip and settings based on your skin concern. The device is passed over the treatment area in a systematic grid pattern
4. Drug delivery (if applicable, 10 min) — exosomes, Juvelook, or other active ingredients are applied and pumped into the microchannels
5. Calming (15 min) — LED light therapy, cooling mask, or Dermio Care to reduce redness and accelerate healing

Total clinic time: approximately 60-90 minutes including numbing.

Downtime & Recovery

Potenza RF microneedling does involve some downtime, unlike zero-downtime treatments like Botox or Aqua Peel:

• Day 0-1: Redness and mild swelling (similar to a sunburn). Tiny pinpoint marks may be visible
• Day 2-3: Redness fades significantly. Skin may feel rough or dry as micro-crusts form
• Day 4-7: Skin returns to normal appearance. New collagen formation begins underneath
• Week 2-4: Gradual improvement in texture and pore size
• Month 1-3: Optimal results as collagen remodeling completes

Travel advisory: If you are getting Potenza and flying the same day, book a morning session. By evening, redness is manageable with a light moisturizer and sunscreen. For acne scar treatments with subcision, allow 2-3 days before flying.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

• Adults with acne scars (ice pick, boxcar, rolling, or atrophic)
• Patients with enlarged pores on the nose, cheeks, or forehead
• Those with rough skin texture or uneven tone
• Patients with active acne (Potenza can treat acne and scars simultaneously)
• All Fitzpatrick skin types (I-VI) — Potenza is safe for darker skin tones, unlike some laser treatments

Potenza vs. Other Scar Treatments

Combine Potenza with These Treatments

For the best results, Dr. Cho Sung-Jun often recommends combining Potenza with:

• Subcision — releases tethered scars before RF microneedling reshapes the surface
• Pico Fraxel laser (₩150,000) — targets pigmentation and superficial scars
• Juvelook / Exosome — delivered directly through Potenza’s drug delivery system
• LDM (Low-frequency Dual-wave Mode) — post-treatment skin calming and regeneration