There is a reason satisfaction with Potenza differs from clinic to clinic even when the same device is used. Differences in how it is operated — tip selection, how long the energy is delivered, how much of the face is covered — add up. This article outlines how Potenza improves the skin, and the standards SKINIQUE Clinic applies when performing it.
How Potenza works
Potenza is a medical device approved by Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety that delivers radiofrequency energy to the skin through 14 different tips, both invasive (with needles) and non-invasive (without). For texture concerns including pores, scars and redness, as well as fine lines and a general loss of firmness, the invasive tips are mainly used.
When the microneedles of an invasive tip enter the dermis and create coagulation zones with radiofrequency energy, damage to the epidermis is kept to a minimum while collagen regeneration is prompted within the skin, which can be expected to bring gradual improvement. The degree of response varies from person to person.
The three conditions that shape the result
The factors that influence a Potenza result can be grouped into three. A treatment plan matched to the skin type, enough time for the radiofrequency energy to reach the tissue, and coverage that leaves no part of the face untreated.
At SKINIQUE Clinic, the doctor who will perform the treatment consults with you personally beforehand to understand your concerns and the condition of your skin, and reflects that directly in the treatment plan.
The number of shots is not fixed in advance, since facial area and skin condition differ from person to person, but as a rule we take enough time to work unhurriedly, with a minimum of 900 shots as the baseline.
Covering the whole face follows the same reasoning — not only the butterfly zone across the mid-cheeks, but also sensitive spots that are easy to skip, such as around the eyes, the nose and the philtrum. If you are looking into Potenza for pores, we would suggest choosing a clinic by whether the doctor consults with you in person beforehand and treats at sufficient density, rather than one that leads with price alone.
Combining with a skin booster
The invasive microneedles of Potenza also act as channels through which substances can reach the dermis. Combining it with a skin booster such as a PDRN injection ("salmon DNA" injection) or Pluryal therefore allows the active ingredients to be delivered deeper into the skin, where synergy with Potenza can be expected. Whether to combine them is decided in consultation, based on your skin condition and goals.
Wrapping Up
Potenza is not a treatment whose result is settled by the name of the device. It is the operational detail — a tailored plan, energy delivery and coverage — that shapes the outcome. Detailed costs are listed on our price guide, and if you are wondering which approach suits your pore or scar concerns, feel free to ask via Potenza consultation by chat.
This article was written by Dr. Park Tae-hyung, Chief Director. He is the chief director of SKINIQUE Clinic and serves as academic director of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Trichology. First published September 22, 2023 · Last reviewed August 24, 2026
This article is general medical information. Skin condition and response to treatment vary from person to person. Whether to undergo treatment, and by which method, should be decided through an in-person consultation.