Acne

Prevent recurrence, achieve beautiful skin from the root cause

Acne Troubles

Acne is a rash that appears on the forehead, cheeks, around the mouth, and lower jaw, commonly seen from adolescence through young adulthood. Acne occurs when sebum builds up in hair follicles, causing inflammation at the opening and forming small bumps. They range from mild cases that clear up quickly to severe ones that leave acne scars.

Recently, more adults experience recurring acne or develop it for the first time. Incorrect care can lead to scarring, so caution is needed.
While some distinguish between “acne” in adolescence and “pimples” in adulthood, there is no real difference; they are the same condition.

While numerous acne-care cosmetics are available for treating acne, many people struggle because their acne persists despite trying various products.

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Treatments and Features

Treatment and Features

Highly Effective and Proven Treatment Methods

Our clinic offers treatments for acne that is difficult to cure with insurance-covered treatments. We accurately diagnose the causes and stages of acne, combining medical devices with proven global success in acne treatment and peeling therapies to effectively improve even stubborn acne that was hard to treat under insurance.

Skin Treatment for Lasting Results

Beyond treating current symptoms, improving your skin’s condition during treatment is crucial to prevent acne recurrence. Alongside lifestyle advice, you’ll receive fundamental treatments to achieve beautiful, acne-resistant skin.

Causes of Acne

Clogged Pores

When skin turnover is disrupted, the stratum corneum around the pores remains on the skin, thickening and blocking the pores. This is called a comedone, a condition where sebum accumulates in the pore. When a comedone becomes inflamed, it turns into a red pimple or a pimple filled with pus. Even after the inflammation subsides and the pimple flattens, redness may temporarily remain. In cases of severe inflammation, uneven, pitted scars can sometimes form.

Excessive Sebum Production

When pores become clogged, the bacteria “Propionibacterium acnes,” which feeds on sebum, proliferates excessively. Inflammation occurs, and because the thickened keratin prevents expulsion from the pore, acne forms.

Proliferation of Acne-Causing Bacteria

When pores become clogged, the bacteria “Propionibacterium acnes,” which feeds on sebum, proliferates excessively. Inflammation occurs, and because the thickened keratin prevents expulsion from the pore, acne forms.

Acne

Types of Acne

The types of acne and the stages they go through require different approaches for improvement.

Acne

  • Adolescent Acne

    Hormonal activity and increased sebum secretion affect the skin, making it oily. It’s crucial to maintain a moderate balance of sebum and moisture.

  • Adult Acne

    Besides pore blockage from cosmetics and makeup, factors such as hormonal fluctuations before menstruation, stress, lack of sleep, and poor diet can worsen acne in adults.

  • Whiteheads

    In the initial stage of acne, pores become clogged with old keratin, and sebum fills the pores, resulting in white to milky-white spots. Inside, acne bacteria start to proliferate using the sebum as a nutrient source. Since inflammation has not yet occurred at this stage, appropriate treatment can prevent acne scars.

  • Blackheads

    Whiteheads progress slightly, and the sebum trapped in the pores oxidizes, giving it a black appearance. This results in black spots resembling bumps on open pores. Commonly found on the nose, they are a bothersome symptom for many patients due to their visibility.

  • Red Pimples

    An advanced stage of blackheads, where sebum-clogged pores become inflamed, causing the area around the acne to swell and turn red. Red pimples are considered severe acne, and without proper treatment, they may leave scars.

  • Yellow Pimpless

    When the inflammation of red pimples worsens, pus forms. Acne bacteria begin to destroy the interior of the pores. Since this condition can spread damage to the dermis, the likelihood of acne scars increases.

  • Crater-like Acne Scars

    When acne becomes purulent and inflammation advances, the walls of the pores are destroyed, leaving behind crater-like acne scars. Some people may experience redness, raised areas, or persistent pigmentation that won’t fade easily.

    Unlike the epidermis, the dermis doesn’t undergo turnover. Acne scars like craters are essentially akin to scars, making natural recovery difficult. Since they may remain on the skin for life, it’s crucial to address them before they worsen.

Types of Acne Treatments

In self-care, it’s common to use over-the-counter topical medications containing ingredients with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. There are also vitamins and traditional Chinese medicines available, but they are more expensive compared to insurance-covered treatments. Additionally, you can combine the use of lotions and cleansers containing salicylic acid, which have anti-inflammatory and keratolytic effects.

Advantages
  • Low cost
  • Conveniently available at drugstores
Disadvantages
  • Not being a treatment, it is difficult to feel its effectiveness
  • In the long term, the cost-performance ratio is poor
  • Incorrect care may worsen the situation

Acne treatments performed at dermatology clinics often involve treatments covered by insurance. These include topical medications, antibiotics, and oral medications such as vitamins. While there’s the advantage of lower costs compared to private treatments, the limited range of available drugs can lead to standardized treatments.

Advantages
  • Lower cost compared to private treatments
  • Easy access to dermatologists
Disadvantages
  • Limited range of available drugs
  • Expected effects may not be achieved depending on symptoms and constitution

In addition to topical medications, antibiotics, and oral vitamins, private treatments include treatments using medical devices such as peeling, radiofrequency (RF), and lasers. Some clinics may also prescribe medications that balance hormones. With many treatment options available, it’s possible to choose medications and treatments tailored to each patient’s symptoms and needs, leading to more effective acne treatment.

Advantages
  • Customized treatment for each individual
  • High effectiveness with shorter treatment duration
  • Achieves clear skin without recurring acne
  • Provides benefits for improving skin quality
Disadvantages
  • Higher cost
  • Results may not be satisfactory depending on the physician’s knowledge and experience

Treatment Methods

Retinol Peel

Retinol Peel

One recommended treatment is peeling using a type of vitamin A derivative called retinol. Retinol has effects on improving acne and controlling excessive sebum secretion. It also promotes skin renewal, making it suitable for improving acne scars with pigmentation. Additionally, it normalizes the skin’s barrier function, leading to resilient skin, making it suitable for oily skin types.

Advantages
  • Easily accessible with a massage-like sensation
  • Minimal downtime
  • Simultaneously treats acne prevents acne, and improves acne scars
Disadvantages
  • Temporary redness and heat sensation may occur after treatment
  • Skin peeling may occur around the third day after treatment
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Professional Peel

Professional Peel

Another recommended treatment is peeling using a combination of three acids: glycolic acid, lactic acid, and salicylic acid. This peeling removes old keratin more easily and dissolves and removes sebum clogged in pores, improving acne.

Removing old keratin helps regulate skin turnover, making it easier to remove old keratin, including pigmented acne scars, resulting in translucent skin.

Advantages
  • Less irritation compared to conventional chemical peeling
  • Short downtim
  • High effectiveness due to the use of high-concentration acids
Disadvantages
  • Some may experience slight irritation during treatment
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Massage Peel(Collagen Peel)

Massage Peel

This chemical peel treatment uses iQo’s special PRX-T33® agent. Applied through massage, it penetrates ingredients into the dermis to promote collagen production.

Without causing strong exfoliation (peeling) on the skin surface, it acts as a powerful biostimulant through interaction, delivering anti-aging effects for the skin.

Advantages
  • Virtually no downtime
  • Short downtime
  • Acts on the dermis without damaging the skin’s surface
Disadvantages
  • Rarely, redness or swelling may occur after treatment
  • Skin may peel slightly a few days after treatment
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Uber Peel (Pro)

Uber Peel

This low-irritation peeling agent (Uber Pro) promotes the skin’s natural healing power and stimulates collagen and elastin production. It contains 14 active ingredients, including mandelic acid, lactic acid, and kojic acid, and is highly effective in normalizing skin turnover and improving acne, pigmentation, dullness, and pores.

Benefits
  • Addresses a wide range of skin concerns
  • Short downtime
  • Low irritation, gentle on sensitive skin
Disadvantages
  • May experience temporary tingling sensation during chemical application
  • May cause redness/flushing, dryness, peeling, swelling, or bruising
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Electroporation

Electroporation

Electroporation is a treatment that uses short pulses to create tiny holes in the cell membranes of the skin, allowing beauty ingredients to penetrate deep into the skin. Because the ingredients can be delivered deep into the skin, it is easy to feel the effects, and there is no need to worry about scarring the skin.

Advantages
  • Almost no downtime
  • Moisturized skin
  • Less pain during treatment
  • Improves skin quality
Disadvantages
  • Tingling sensation during treatment
  • Redness and heat may occur after treatment
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Dermapen4

Dermapen4

Dermapen 4 is a regenerative treatment that uses ultra-fine needles thinner than a human hair to create micro-channels in the epidermis and dermis. This stimulates the skin’s natural regenerative abilities, aiming for fundamental skin quality improvement. Compared to conventional Dermapen devices, its superior characteristics—such as speed and needle shaft stability—reduce skin burden and pain while delivering high efficacy.

Advantages
  • Less downtime compared to traditional Dermapen
  • Leads to improved skin texture
  • Improves hyperpigmentation
  • Allows for the combination of active ingredients
Disadvantages
  • May cause discomfort depending on needle depth
  • Rare cases of post-treatment flushing may occur
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