Acne treatment
Acne
Before Treatment, Did You Have These Concerns?
“Even with treatment, it comes back after a few days.”
Rather than simply repeating extractions, we assess the types of lesions currently appearing, the medications and cosmetics you use, and the patterns that make them worsen. If scarring is a concern, addressing new inflammation may come first.
Explore based on my concerns
What stage is your skin in now?
The need for Agnes, Clarity II, Gold PTT, PDT, and similar treatments is decided after reviewing them together with medications and skin care.
Comedones · milia
Small palpable bumps
We check for clogged pores, skin irritation, and the products you are currently using.
If you squeeze them forcefully at home, inflammation and marks can form.
The scope of the procedure and suitability are determined after consultation.
Understanding the Treatment
Acne and residual marks are treated differently.
Acne is a condition in which sebum, clogged pores, and inflammation are involved together. Comedones that are plugged like tiny bumps and red, painful inflammation are not treated in the same way. Reducing newly forming lesions is one part of treatment to help prevent more scarring.
Extraction, injections, and device-based procedures each have their own role. Depending on the skin condition, topical or oral medication may also be considered together, and we do not explain that procedures alone can resolve every cause or that cure is achieved in a fixed number of sessions.
DA’s Treatment Plan
We treat the current inflammation first, step by step.
DA separates active inflammation, clogged pores, marks, and scars, and plans first for the issues that need to be reduced first.
See the Actual ProcessCurrent inflammation first
We check painful lesions, deep inflammation, and spreading patterns. Rather than quickly layering mark treatment, we first judge the basic treatment and soothing that are needed.
Explain the reason for each additional procedure
We distinguish whether a lesion should be extracted, whether local inflammation should be reduced, or whether a procedure targeting sebaceous glands and the like should be added. Receiving multiple devices at once is not the basic plan.
Also includes maintenance methods for everyday life.
We review cosmetics, cleansing, oral medications, menstrual cycles, and recurring locations together. Based on changes in new lesions and side effects, we adjust the next treatment.
Understanding the Components
Each acne treatment has a different role.
We connect the 6 procedures in the fee guide and the need for medication treatment to your current condition.
Extraction · injection for inflammation
Extraction addresses suitable clogged lesions, and anti-inflammatory injections may be considered locally for some inflammatory lesions. This is not the same as squeezing it at home, and risks such as skin atrophy after injection are also explained.
Agnes
Using a fine needle and radiofrequency, the decision to apply it is made by considering the target lesion and sebaceous glands. It differs from care that does not puncture the skin, as well as recovery and precautions.
Gold PTT
This method induces a thermal response with a laser after applying a light-reactive substance. Based on its suitability for sebum and acne concerns, we explain the applied substance, laser, and preparation process separately.
PDT
This is photodynamic therapy, in which a photosensitizer is applied and light is then used. After applying the medication, a waiting period and post-procedure light exposure management are needed, so the visit schedule is also considered.
Clarity2 Acne
It is selected depending on whether the current concern is active acne or remaining marks. If extraction or medication treatment is combined, the order of steps is determined together.
From Your Visit to Follow-up Checks
Treatment steps, recovery & precautions
Preparation and recovery vary depending on the selected area and method. Please also let us know about any important schedules and your previous treatment experience.
Check acne type
We distinguish new lesions, inflammation, and marks, and check current medications and response to prior treatment.
Decide on priority treatment
We separate basic treatment and needed procedures, and explain the same-day scope, cost, and recovery.
Preparation for the procedure
After cleansing, we prepare anesthesia, medication application and waiting, and eye protection according to the chosen method.
Treatment by lesion
We perform extraction, local injections, and selected device procedures on suitable lesions. Not every lesion is treated with a single method.
Soothing and maintenance care
We guide wound care, light exposure management, and medication use, and assess new acne and skin irritation together.
What to Know Before and After Treatment
Please manage your skin like this after the procedure.
- Do not squeeze by hand
- Do not repeat extraction or scratch the treated area. The timing for reusing irritating cosmetics should also follow the instructions.
- If you had PDT
- Follow the light exposure restrictions appropriate to the medication used. Before scheduling as usual, confirm the specific period.
- Treatment response
- Please contact us if inflammation worsens or pain or warmth persists. Dryness and medication-related discomfort are also important information for adjusting the next treatment.
Pricing Information
Acne: prices & options
This is the cost according to the product, area, and quantity. Please check what is included in the selected composition.
View Full Treatment Price6item(s)
Clarity II Acne
1 session
Regular price
₩147,000Offer price ₩79,000
AGNES
1 session
Regular price
₩155,000Offer price ₩149,000
Gold PTT
1 session
Regular price
₩312,000Offer price ₩200,000
Anti-inflammatory injection
1 session
Regular price
₩19,000Offer price ₩10,000
Full extraction
1 session
Regular price
₩91,000Offer price ₩49,000
PDT
1 session
Regular price
₩116,000Offer price ₩99,000
All prices exclude VAT. For items with separate costs such as tips or consultation fees, please check any additional charges.
FAQ
Acne: common questions
Will extraction alone help?
It may help depending on the lesion, but it may be necessary to address the cause of new acne and the inflammation together.
Can I start with scar laser treatment?
If active inflammation remains, please discuss the treatment order first. New lesions can still appear during scar treatment.
Do I have to take medication?
It depends on the severity and your history. If you want to avoid medication or have had side effects before, sharing that can help review your options.
Do I need extraction every time?
Not every lesion is a candidate for extraction. Depending on deep inflammation and skin condition, other treatments may be needed first.
I am taking acne medication. Can I still have a procedure?
Please tell us the medication name, dosage, and duration. Do not stop it on your own; we will review the chosen procedure and your skin condition together.
Results and recovery vary by individual, and all procedures carry a risk of side effects.
Before choosing treatment
What to expect and consider
Active acne and residual scars are assessed separately
Medication, procedures and skin care may be combined according to the type and distribution of acne. Similar-looking breakouts can be another skin condition, so diagnosis comes first. [1]
Scar treatment involves both texture and recovery
Laser and radiofrequency studies for depressed scars compare pain and pigmentation as well as improvement. Scar research should not be applied directly to active acne. [2]
Studies and sources 2
1. Patient guidance from a professional or public health organization
Acne diagnosis and treatment
The guidance explains assessing acne type and combining medication, procedures and care.
- Study population
- General health information
- Limitations
- General guidance from an overseas organization. It does not establish a product’s approval in Korea or confirm that this clinic offers a particular treatment.
Acne: Diagnosis and treatment American Academy of Dermatology.
2. Network meta-analysis · 2023
Energy-based treatments for depressed acne scars
The analysis compared benefits, pain and post-inflammatory pigmentation across laser and radiofrequency treatments.
- Study population
- 11 studies involving 405 people with atrophic acne scars
- Limitations
- The studies address scars, not active acne. Indirect comparisons are included, so the analysis does not identify one device as best for every scar.
Comparative efficacy and safety of six photoelectric therapies for the atrophic acne scars: A network meta-analysis. Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology (2023).
General information based on external research and guidance. It does not represent an individual diagnosis or this clinic’s results.
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