REPIC Clinic Gangnam · Acne scar treatment
What is Potenza, and what should I expect if I get it in Seoul?
Potenza is an RF microneedling treatment that combines fine needles with radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen, and at REPIC Clinic Gangnam in Seoul a session takes about 30–60 minutes depending on the area treated.
Mild redness and swelling for 1–3 days is expected, with full recovery in 5–7 days; the doctor chooses the tip and settings after examining your skin.
At a glance
- Treatment time: about 30–60 minutes, depending on the treated area
- Recovery: mild redness and swelling for 1–3 days; full recovery in 5–7 days
- Tips offered: N25 / I25, Agnes (full face or nose) and Pumping — single sessions or 3-session packages
- Numbing cream is applied before treatment
- Makeup: recommended only after 24–48 hours
- Consultations and treatments are carried out by the doctors themselves
- Interpreters on site: English, Chinese and Japanese; Arabic, Spanish, Russian and other languages if you book at least one week ahead (a separate booking fee may apply)
- Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00 (last check-in 19:00); Sat, Sun and public holidays 10:00–18:00 (last check-in 17:00); closed only on the day of Seollal and the day of Chuseok
- Location: 318 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (B1 & 2F) — about a 7-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 4; the nearest bus stop is "Raemian Apt. · Financial News" on the Gangnam-daero median bus lane
How Potenza works
Traditional microneedling uses fine needles alone. Potenza adds radiofrequency (RF) energy delivered through the needles, which is intended to stimulate collagen deeper in the skin. Our treatment page lists Potenza for people with sagging skin or loss of elasticity, fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars, and dull or uneven tone and enlarged pores.
Different tips are used for different purposes and areas — N25 / I25, Agnes for the full face or the nose, and Pumping. The doctor decides which tip and settings suit your skin at the consultation; you do not need to choose one before you come.
What happens on the day
The visit starts with a consultation and skin analysis. Numbing cream is then applied so the treatment is more comfortable. The doctor performs the RF microneedling, and the session ends with cooling and a soothing serum. Plan for the treatment itself to take about 30–60 minutes depending on the area, plus time for the consultation and numbing.
According to our treatment page, visible skin changes are described within 2–3 weeks, with fuller changes over 2–3 months. How much changes, and how quickly, varies from person to person, and a series of sessions is often recommended.
Aftercare and travel
Mild redness and sensitivity are normal and usually settle within a few days. For 24–48 hours, avoid makeup and harsh skincare products. For 48 hours, avoid heavy sweating, saunas and hot showers. Keep the skin moisturized with gentle products and use sunscreen every day to protect the healing skin.
If you are visiting from abroad, tell us your travel dates. A session early in your stay leaves time for the first days of redness to settle before you fly. Prices for each tip are posted in English on our website; listed prices exclude 10% VAT.
How to book
- Book online or message us with your preferred date and your travel dates.
- Consultation and skin analysis with a doctor, who chooses the tip and settings.
- Numbing cream, then RF microneedling performed by the doctor, followed by cooling and a soothing serum.
- Follow the aftercare instructions and message us if anything seems unusual.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Potenza hurt?
- Numbing cream is applied beforehand to make the treatment more comfortable. How it feels varies between people.
- How is Potenza different from regular microneedling?
- Potenza combines microneedles with RF energy, which is intended to stimulate collagen more deeply than needles alone.
- When can I wear makeup again?
- Waiting 24–48 hours before applying makeup is recommended so the skin can settle.
- Can Potenza be used for acne scars?
- Acne scars are among the concerns listed for Potenza. The doctor assesses your scars and may suggest Potenza on its own or a scar program such as REPIC Scar Care.
- How many sessions do people usually have?
- Single sessions and 3-session packages are offered. The doctor recommends a number based on your skin and your goals.
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Directions
- Address: 318 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (B1 & 2F)
- Subway: about a 7-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 4
- Bus: get off at the Gangnam-daero median bus stop "Raemian Apt. · Financial News" (래미안아파트.파이낸셜뉴스)
- Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00 (last check-in 19:00) · Sat, Sun & public holidays 10:00–18:00 (last check-in 17:00) · closed on the day of Seollal and the day of Chuseok
- Phone: +82-2-6952-0312
Last checked 2026-10-11 · Reviewed by Dr. Jay (Yongheon Ha), M.D.