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POTENZA for Acne Scars for Expats in Seoul: How to Check It Is Genuine

If you are considering POTENZA for acne scars in Seoul, you can verify authenticity in clear, simple ways. Genuine POTENZA tips are opened in front of the patient before treatment, and the patient can check the shot count shown on the screen during treatment. This gives you an immediate, visible confirmation during your visit.

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What POTENZA Is

POTENZA is a treatment that uses microneedles and radiofrequency energy at 1 MHz or 2 MHz. Your plan depends on your goals and how your skin responds. If you have questions about technique or settings, ask your doctor.

How Your Session Works

A senior consultation manager conducts the initial consultation, and the skin is assessed using an EVE V MUSE analyzer. The doctor then provides a detailed consultation on the treatment areas and method, completes the medical assessment and performs the treatment directly. This sequence helps align expectations before the procedure. Bring your priorities so the consultation can focus on what matters to you.

Recovery and Daily Life

Redness usually lasts about two days, and fine crusting, flaking or a rough texture may last about one week. Face washing and makeup are possible from the next day, and flying is possible right after treatment. Recovery varies by person, so plan a few days of flexibility. If you have an important event or photo shoot coming up, leave extra time.

How to Confirm It Is Genuine

The clinic displays its official certification plaque on site. This supports the device authenticity you see during setup. If you want more context on how the device is used for acne scars, ask your doctor.

Common Situations and Concerns

  • You may prefer minimal Korean at the visit. The consultation is structured, and visuals from the analyzer can help the discussion.
  • You may worry about work or social plans in Seoul.
  • You may need flexibility if you travel.
  • If you want to minimize your time at the clinic, prepare your questions in advance and keep your focus areas clear.
  • Whether VAT is included or charged separately should be clarified up front. For any remaining uncertainties, ask your doctor.

About Min Clinic

Min Clinic is registered as a dermatology clinic. Three doctors practice at the clinic, and two of them are board-certified specialists. Min Young-Soo, the chief director, is an adjunct professor at Hanyang University and was formerly deputy director of NB Clinic, Gangnam Station branch. At Min Clinic, all medical aesthetic procedures are performed directly by a doctor.

POTENZA is a treatment that uses microneedles and radiofrequency energy at 1 MHz or 2 MHz. A senior consultation manager conducts the initial consultation, and the skin is assessed using an EVE V MUSE analyzer. The doctor then provides a detailed consultation on the treatment areas and method, completes the medical assessment and performs the treatment directly. POTENZA is an RF microneedling device cleared by the U.S. FDA and approved by the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. At Min Clinic, POTENZA is used within its approved indications. Basic POTENZA is priced per session, regardless of tip type or shot count. Topical skin booster application is not included. Anesthetic cream is included. A session can be booked for the full face, for a focus area such as pores or acne scars, or for a partial area such as cheeks or nose. Genuine POTENZA tips are opened in front of the patient before treatment, and the patient can check the shot count shown on the screen during treatment. The clinic displays its official certification plaque on site. Sessions are usually spaced about four to six weeks apart, and three to five sessions are commonly planned depending on the goal. Sessions can also be repeated based on how the skin responds after a single session. Redness usually lasts about two days, and fine crusting, flaking or a rough texture may last about one week. Face washing and makeup are possible from the next day, and flying is possible right after treatment.

Same-day treatment may be possible depending on appointment availability and the doctor's schedule. Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures, including POTENZA, during pregnancy. Skincare treatments may be available after consultation. Upon request, skin-analysis results can be sent by email, and treatment records can be provided as a detailed medical statement.

WhatsApp messages are answered during clinic hours, and the clinic responds as promptly as possible. Inquiries can be made through WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, WeChat, LINE and email. Chinese- and Japanese-speaking staff are on site, and English interpretation is available by appointment. Min Clinic is open Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 19:00, Friday from 10:00 to 20:00 and Saturday from 10:00 to 15:00, with a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00 on weekdays, and the clinic is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and UnionPay cards are accepted, as are Apple Pay, WeChat Pay and Alipay. PayPal is not accepted, cash is accepted in Korean won only, and payment may be split across two cards with no card surcharge. Parking is available in the Daedong Tower building, and valet parking is offered. In accordance with Korean tax law, VAT refunds for cosmetic medical services provided to foreign visitors are no longer available for treatments received on or after January 1, 2026.

Getting Here

Exit 5 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station (Suin-Bundang Line) is the nearest exit to the clinic at 4F, Daedong Tower, 326 Dosan-daero. From Exit 5 it is about 5–10 minutes on foot. The building stands at Hakdong Intersection, with an Olive Young store on the ground floor. At Gangnam-gu Office Station (Line 7 and Suin-Bundang Line), leave by Exit 3 or 3-1. From Exit 3 or 3-1 it is about 7 minutes on foot. Parking fees can be confirmed with the clinic.

Frequently asked questions

How is POTENZA priced at the clinic?

Basic POTENZA is priced per session, regardless of tip type or shot count.

Is anesthetic cream included?

Anesthetic cream is included.

Is a skin booster included with POTENZA?

Topical skin booster application is not included.

How often are sessions scheduled in Seoul?

Sessions are usually spaced about four to six weeks apart, and three to five sessions are commonly planned depending on the goal.

Can sessions be repeated after you see how your skin responds?

Sessions can also be repeated based on how the skin responds after a single session.

Can you book only the cheeks or nose in Cheongdam?

A session can be booked for the full face, for a focus area such as pores or acne scars, or for a partial area such as cheeks or nose.

How can you verify that the device is genuine during treatment?

You can check the official certification plaque displayed in the clinic.

Sources

Doctors

Dr Min Young-Soo
Medical doctor

Min Young-Soo, M.D.

  • Adjunct professor, Hanyang University
  • Former deputy director, NB Clinic Gangnam Station
  • Academic director, Korean Society of Hair Restoration
  • IDP Specialist
  • Restylane Expert Injector
  • Training, Dr. Nacul’s Bioplasty World Center (Porto Alegre, Brazil)
Dr Kim Min Ji
Medical doctor

Kim Min Ji, M.D.

  • Board-certified specialist
  • Former director, Apgujeong Oracle Dermatology
  • Academic exchange: Shonan Beauty Clinic, Shibuya Scramble Dermatology (Japan)
Dr Jung Chan-Ho
Medical doctor

Jung Chan-Ho, M.D.

  • College of Medicine, Hanyang University; College of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University
  • Residency, Hanyang University Medical Center

Certifications

Each plaque was issued by the manufacturer or distributor of the device or product named on it. Titles are quoted as printed.

POTENZA · Jeisys — POTENZA official certified clinic plaque
POTENZA · JeisysOfficial certified clinic

Genuine devices and products

POTENZA
Genuine POTENZA tips are opened in front of the patient before treatment, and the patient can check the shot count shown on the screen during treatment. The clinic displays its official certification plaque on site.

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Visit

Min Clinic sign at the clinic entrance
Entrance
Lounge with curved sofas under an oval ceiling light
Lounge
Reception beside the illuminated MIN sign
Reception
Powder room with a lit vanity mirror
Powder room
Consultation room with a desk by the window
Consultation room
Treatment room with wood floors and lounge chairs
Treatment room
Treatment chair under a procedure light
Procedure room
Skincare room with two treatment beds
Skincare room
Device room with a treatment chair and equipment
Device room
Address
4F, Daedong Tower, 326 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Five minutes on foot from Apgujeong Rodeo Station (Suin-Bundang Line) Exit 5, or seven minutes from Gangnam-gu Office Station (Line 7) Exits 3 and 3-1.
Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00–19:00, Tuesday and Friday 10:00–20:00, Saturday 10:00–15:00, with a weekday lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00. Closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Phone
The clinic line is +82-2-515-2119. From overseas, WhatsApp on +82-10-3379-9350 reaches the same desk.
Parking
Parking is in the outdoor lot on the first floor of Daedong Tower, entered from the alley to the right of the Olive Young store at Hakdong Intersection. Valet parking is also available for a fee.
Payment
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay and JCB are accepted. Cash is accepted in Korean won only. WeChat Pay and Alipay are accepted. Apple Pay is accepted, while PayPal is not accepted. Payment may be split across two cards, and no card surcharge is charged.
Languages
English-, Chinese-, and Japanese-speaking staff are available on-site to assist foreign visitors. WhatsApp messages are answered during clinic hours, and the clinic responds as promptly as possible. The clinic is closed on public holidays but still replies to messages left then.
English-speaking staff
Chinese-speaking staff
Japanese-speaking staff
Map
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Website
www.min-clinic.co.kr

Min Clinic — A clinic on Dosan-daero in Cheongdam, Seoul, open since March 2010, providing laser and injectable treatments.

The clinic is registered to attract foreign patients under registration number M-2020-01-08-5734.