Pore & Acne Scar Treatment Procedure: Step by Step from Consultation to Going Home

Pore & Acne Scar Treatment follows consultation and skin assessment, cleansing and anaesthesia (numbing cream), the treatment itself (about 30–60 minutes (plus numbing time)), then calming care and aftercare instructions.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Lee Da-in, Medical Director, Daybeau Clinic Seomyeon · Last reviewed October 2026

Step-by-step

  1. Consultation: Dr. Lee Da-in reviews your concerns (enlarged pores, depressed acne scars), medical history, medications and past treatments.
  2. Treatment plan: areas (cheeks, forehead, around the nose, scarred areas), intensity or dose, and the expected course are explained.
  3. Preparation: cleansing, then anaesthesia — numbing cream.
  4. Treatment: performed with Potenza and U-Pulse CO2, taking about 30–60 minutes (plus numbing time).
  5. Calming and going home: soothing care if needed and aftercare instructions. Downtime: redness for 2–3 days after Potenza; small scabs for about 5–7 days after fractional CO2.

How it works

Large pores and acne scars relate to damaged dermal collagen. Microneedling radiofrequency (Potenza) delivers heat and micro-injury to the dermis, and fractional CO2 laser (U-Pulse CO2) creates micro-columns that trigger regeneration.

Tell the doctor before treatment

  • Current medications (especially blood thinners or photosensitising drugs)
  • Recent procedures and dates
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Severe active acne (treat first)

For care after treatment, see Pore & Acne Scar Treatment recovery and aftercare.

Medical notice: every procedure can cause side effects such as swelling, bruising, redness, pain, inflammation or pigmentation, and results and their duration vary between individuals. Suitability and method are decided only after a consultation with the doctor. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Fees follow the clinic's official non-covered fee schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Pore & Acne Scar Treatment take?

The treatment itself takes about 30–60 minutes (plus numbing time); consultation and numbing time are added.

Is anaesthesia used for Pore & Acne Scar Treatment?

Numbing cream.

Can I have it in summer?

Yes, but sun protection must be even stricter.

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Not sure this is the right treatment?

Send Dr. Lee's team a photo and your travel dates. We'll suggest a plan and a consultation time.

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