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POTENZA for Pores in Your 20s: A Student’s Guide from Yeouido to Cheongdam

If you are a student considering POTENZA for pores, compare clinics using more than the advertised price. Check who performs the procedure, which tip is selected, what is included in the session price and how the clinic verifies that genuine POTENZA tips are being used.

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Min Clinic is located at 4F, Daedong Tower, 326 Dosan-daero, at Hakdong Intersection in Gangnam, Cheongdam. POTENZA is performed by a doctor, and the treatment tip and settings are selected according to the patient’s skin condition and treatment goal.

What to check first when balancing your budget and school schedule

* **Check the pricing unit:** At Min Clinic, the standard POTENZA fee is charged per session rather than by tip type or shot count. * **Confirm what is included:** Skin analysis, cleansing and topical anesthetic cream are included in the standard treatment process. Skin boosters, ampoules and topical or injectable products are charged separately. * **Ask which tip will be used:** The doctor selects the POTENZA tip according to the concern being treated, such as acne, pores, acne scars or overall skin texture. * **Verify authenticity:** A new, genuine POTENZA tip is opened in front of the patient before treatment. The shot count can also be viewed on the device screen during the procedure. * **Check the clinic’s certification:** Min Clinic displays its manufacturer-issued POTENZA Certified Clinic plaque on site. * **Plan around exams and events:** Redness, mild swelling, warmth and stinging may remain for two to three days. Fine crusting, flaking, needle marks or a rough texture may last for approximately one week. * **Confirm same-day availability:** Same-day treatment may be available depending on the clinic schedule and the doctor’s assessment.

What POTENZA is

POTENZA is a radiofrequency microneedling system manufactured by Jeisys Medical in South Korea. It uses fine needles to deliver radiofrequency energy to selected depths in the skin.

The doctor selects the tip, treatment depth and settings according to the patient’s skin condition and goal. The same device may be used differently depending on whether the main concern is active acne, enlarged pores, acne scars or uneven skin texture.

At Min Clinic, POTENZA is used within its approved indications.

POTENZA tips used at Min Clinic

Min Clinic selects among different POTENZA tips according to the purpose of treatment.

* **I-25:** An insulated-needle tip used primarily when acne improvement is the treatment goal. * **N-25:** A non-insulated needle tip used primarily for concerns such as enlarged pores and acne scars. * **CP-25:** A pumping-type tip used when microneedling is combined with the application or delivery of a selected product. It may be used for overall skin-texture improvement or combined with a skin booster.

The tip is not selected according to price alone. The doctor evaluates the patient’s skin condition, treatment area and goal before deciding which tip and settings are appropriate.

How Min Clinic verifies authenticity

Before treatment, a new, genuine, single-use POTENZA tip is opened in front of the patient. POTENZA tips do not have a separate hologram or authenticity sticker that the patient must check.

During treatment, the patient can view the shot count on the device screen. Min Clinic also displays its manufacturer-issued POTENZA Certified Clinic plaque on site.

These authentication methods are specific to POTENZA. Other devices and injectable products may use different authentication methods.

Consultation and treatment process

A senior consultation manager conducts the initial consultation and skin analysis using an EVE V MUSE analyzer. This is followed by a consultation and assessment with the doctor.

The consultation process may include:

* Reviewing the patient’s main skin concern * Assessing pores, acne, acne scars and skin texture * Reviewing previous procedures and skin reactions * Selecting the treatment area * Selecting the POTENZA tip and settings * Discussing expected downtime and aftercare * Deciding whether POTENZA should be performed alone or combined with a skin booster

A consultation generally takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes and may take longer when interpretation or a detailed explanation of the skin-analysis results is needed.

Patients may attend a consultation without receiving treatment. Skin-analysis results can be sent by email upon request. Treatment records can also be provided upon request in the form of a detailed medical statement.

If the patient and doctor decide to proceed, same-day treatment may be available depending on the clinic schedule and the doctor’s assessment.

Who performs POTENZA

At Min Clinic, POTENZA and other medical aesthetic procedures are performed by a doctor. Skincare treatments are provided separately.

The doctor selects the tip, treatment depth and settings after assessing the patient’s skin condition. This distinction is important because the appropriate plan may differ even when two patients are both seeking treatment for pores.

Treatment price and included services

At Min Clinic, the standard POTENZA price is KRW 400,000 per session, excluding VAT. The fee is charged per session rather than by tip type or shot count.

POTENZA combined with a skin booster starts at KRW 590,000, excluding VAT. The final price varies depending on the skin booster selected.

The standard POTENZA treatment includes:

* Skin analysis before treatment * Cleansing * Topical anesthetic cream * POTENZA treatment performed by a doctor

Skin boosters, ampoules and topical or injectable products are not included in the standard POTENZA session price.

An additional regenerative laser treatment is not required as part of the standard POTENZA procedure. If the patient requests one, it is charged separately.

VAT is charged separately at the applicable statutory rate. Min Clinic applies the same treatment prices to international and Korean patients and does not charge an additional card-processing fee.

When comparing quotations from different clinics, compare the procedure, treatment area, included anesthesia, selected products, aftercare and VAT under the same conditions.

The recommended treatment interval and number of sessions vary according to the patient’s skin condition and treatment goal.

When repeated treatment is appropriate, POTENZA sessions are generally planned at intervals of approximately four to six weeks. For concerns that require gradual improvement, approximately three to five sessions may be discussed.

However, Min Clinic does not describe a package as necessary to see results. International patients or students with limited schedules may begin with one session and consider additional treatment after reviewing how their skin responds.

Changes may begin to become noticeable approximately three to four weeks after treatment. The duration varies according to the patient’s skin type, condition and treatment plan.

Downtime and planning around exams

Temporary reactions may include redness, mild swelling, warmth, stinging, tenderness, dryness, flaking, pinpoint bleeding or temporary needle marks.

A general recovery timeline is:

* **Two to three days:** Redness, mild swelling, warmth and stinging generally improve. * **Around one week:** Fine crusting, flaking, needle marks, a rough texture or temporary grid-like marks may remain. * **One to two weeks:** Bruising is uncommon, but if it occurs, it may take approximately one to two weeks to resolve.

Gentle cleansing and makeup are generally possible from the next day. Intense exercise and sauna use should be avoided for at least three days. Air travel is generally possible from the day of treatment if there are no unusual symptoms.

Recovery varies between individuals and may take longer when stronger settings are used. If you have an exam, interview, presentation or important event, allow enough time for your own skin to recover rather than relying on the shortest expected downtime.

Risks and precautions

Common temporary reactions may include pain, tingling, redness, swelling, warmth, pinpoint bleeding, tenderness, dryness, flaking, fine crusting, temporary acne aggravation or bruising.

Less common but important complications may include infection, herpes reactivation, hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation, burns, scarring, persistent grid marks, unwanted fat loss, contour changes or nerve injury.

POTENZA may not be appropriate for patients with:

* An electronic implanted device such as a pacemaker * Metal or gold threads in the treatment area * An active infection or active herpes * An open wound in the treatment area

Tell the clinic about your medical history, current medications and previous procedures before treatment.

Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures, including POTENZA, during pregnancy. Skincare treatments may be available after consultation.

Doctors at Min Clinic

Three doctors practice at Min Clinic: Young Soo Min, Chief Medical Director, and Min Ji Kim and Chan Ho Jung, Medical Directors. Two of the doctors are board-certified specialists.

The manufacturer titles held by Young Soo Min include:

* Top Restylane Injector, Galderma, 2012 * Top Radiesse Injector, Merz, 2011 * IDP Specialist, Allergan, 2011 * Restylane Expert Injector, Galderma

Supporting certificates and plaques are held by the clinic.

At Min Clinic, medical aesthetic procedures are performed by a doctor. Patients can confirm which doctor will perform their treatment during the consultation.

Getting to Min Clinic from Yeouido

Travel times, walking times and taxi fares are approximate and provided for reference only. Actual times and fares may vary depending on traffic, route, time of day and transportation conditions. Check a live navigation app before departure.

* **By subway:** Take Line 9 Express from Yeouido Station to Seonjeongneung Station. Transfer to the Suin-Bundang Line and continue to Gangnam-gu Office Station. Including the walk, the journey may take approximately 25–35 minutes. * **From Gangnam-gu Office Station:** Use Exit 3 or 3-1. Min Clinic is approximately a seven-minute walk from the station. * **From Apgujeong Rodeo Station:** Use Exit 5 of the Suin-Bundang Line. The clinic is approximately a 5–10-minute walk from the station. * **By taxi:** The journey from Yeouido may take approximately 30–50 minutes and may cost around KRW 14,000–20,000. Actual fares vary depending on traffic, route, tolls and late-night surcharges. * **Address:** 4F, Daedong Tower, 326 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The building is located at Hakdong Intersection, with an Olive Young store on the ground floor. * **Parking:** Use the outdoor parking lot on the first floor of Daedong Tower. The entrance is through the alley to the right of the Olive Young store. Valet parking is available. Contact the clinic for current parking information.

Booking and language support

Appointments can be arranged through WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, WeChat or LINE. Bring a passport or another form of photo identification to the appointment.

Contact information:

* Phone: +82-2-515-2119 * WhatsApp: +82-10-3379-9350 * WhatsApp link: https://api.whatsapp.com/message/2P2LPJESWKZTE1?autoload=1&app_absent=0 * KakaoTalk: https://pf.kakao.com/_pxgTqE * WeChat: minbeauty * LINE: minclinic * Homepage: https://www.min-clinic.co.kr/

Chinese and Japanese assistance is available through clinic staff. English interpretation is available by appointment. WhatsApp messages are answered during clinic hours, and the clinic responds as promptly as possible.

Payment and tax information

Accepted payment methods include:

* Visa * Mastercard * American Express * UnionPay * JCB * Apple Pay * WeChat Pay * Alipay * Cash in Korean won

PayPal is not accepted. Payment may be split across two cards, and there is no additional card surcharge.

Under 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.

Clinic hours

* Monday–Thursday: 10:00–19:00 * Friday: 10:00–20:00 * Saturday: 10:00–15:00 * Lunch break: 13:00–14:00 * Closed on Sundays and public holidays

Frequently asked questions

I’m a student with a limited budget. How should I compare POTENZA prices?

Compare the price per session, treatment area, included anesthesia, selected products, aftercare and VAT. At Min Clinic, the standard POTENZA fee is charged per session rather than by tip type or shot count. Skin boosters and other added products are charged separately.

How can I check whether a genuine POTENZA tip is being used?

A new, genuine, single-use POTENZA tip is opened in front of the patient before treatment. The shot count can be viewed on the device screen during the procedure, and Min Clinic displays its manufacturer-issued POTENZA Certified Clinic plaque on site.

Which POTENZA tip is used for pores?

The N-25 tip may be selected for concerns such as enlarged pores and acne scars. However, the final tip and settings are determined by the doctor after assessing the patient’s skin condition, treatment area and goal.

Who performs POTENZA at Min Clinic?

POTENZA is performed by a doctor. Skincare treatments are provided separately.

How long should I allow for recovery before an exam or event?

Redness, mild swelling, warmth and stinging generally improve within two to three days. Fine crusting, flaking, needle marks or a rough texture may remain for approximately one week. Allow additional time because recovery varies between individuals.

How many sessions may be recommended?

When repeated treatment is appropriate, sessions are generally planned four to six weeks apart. Depending on the treatment goal, approximately three to five sessions may be discussed. Patients may also begin with one session and decide whether to continue after reviewing their response.

Can I attend only a consultation?

Yes. Patients may consult without receiving treatment. Skin-analysis results can be sent by email upon request, and treatment records can be provided as a detailed medical statement upon request.

Can I receive POTENZA during pregnancy?

No. Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures, including POTENZA, during pregnancy. Skincare treatments may be available after consultation.

Sources

* Min Clinic fact-check questionnaire, returned by the clinic * Min Clinic official website — https://min-clinic.co.kr/en/ * Min Clinic contact information — https://min-clinic.co.kr/contact/ * FDA 510(k) K192545 — POTENZA, Jeisys Medical — https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf19/K192545.pdf * Seoul Metropolitan Government transportation information — https://news.seoul.go.kr/traffic/

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
Naver Map · Google Maps
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.