Potenza in Gwonseon-gu: A Summary of When to Postpone or Avoid Treatment

There are cases in which Potenza should be postponed or avoided, such as when there is inflammation or a wound on the skin, when pregnant or breastfeeding, or when there is an electronic medical device such as a pacemaker in the body. Medications being taken, recent treatments, and a tendency toward scarring are also considered when deciding on timing.

If you are looking into Potenza in Gwonseon-gu, please check in advance whether any of the cases below apply to you, and be sure to mention them during your consultation. Even if one applies, it does not necessarily mean you cannot receive treatment at all, the timing and method are determined after an examination.

• If there is skin inflammation, a wound, or sunburn, treatment is postponed until it has healed.
• Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and electronic medical devices in the body must be mentioned during the consultation beforehand.
• The timing is adjusted depending on the medications you are taking and treatments you have recently received.

Why is treatment postponed if there is skin inflammation, a wound, or sunburn?

Potenza is a treatment in which microneedles enter the skin to deliver radiofrequency energy. If there is an active infection in the treatment area, such as a wound, a spreading eczema patch, or a cold sore, treatment is postponed because the inflammation could spread or recovery could be delayed.

For those concerned about acne, whether to proceed is sometimes decided based on the degree of inflammation, so having a pus-filled pimple does not always mean treatment must be postponed. However, if the inflammation has spread widely and is swollen and painful, it is calmed down first and the date is rescheduled.

If the skin is red and stinging from severe sunburn, adding heat stimulation can make pigmentation more likely to occur. In this case as well, the date is moved to after the skin has calmed down.

• When there is a wound or a scab on the treatment area
• When a cold sore has broken out on the lips
• When inflammation has spread widely, causing swelling and pain
• When recently severely sunburned

What should I do if I am pregnant or have a medical device in my body?

If you are pregnant, may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding, treatment is often postponed. If you are planning a pregnancy, please mention this during your consultation as well.

Because radiofrequency uses electrical current, if you have an electronic medical device in your body, such as a pacemaker or defibrillator, you must let us know beforehand. If you have a metal implant in your face or gold threads inserted previously, heat can also be transmitted to them, so this is checked during the consultation.

If you have a condition that can affect wound healing, such as an autoimmune disease or diabetes, or if your bleeding tends not to stop easily, please let us know as well. Whether to proceed and the method used are determined through examination and consultation with the medical staff.

How do medications and recent treatments affect the scheduling?

If you are taking, or recently stopped taking, acne medication containing isotretinoin, your skin may become thin and sensitive, which can affect recovery, so the timing is determined together with the medical staff. Blood-thinning medications like aspirin make bruising and bleeding marks more likely, so you must let us know in advance.

If you have recently received other treatments such as laser, peeling, fillers, or Botox injections, an interval is kept so that the stimulation to the same area does not overlap. Letting us know which treatment you had and when, along with the date, makes it easier to plan the order.

• Please do not stop taking any medication on your own, and let us know the name of the medication.
• Make a note of any treatments you have received in the past one to two months, along with the dates.
• If you have an important event coming up, allow a few days of buffer after the treatment.

Reactions and side effects that can occur even when there is no reason to postpone treatment

Even if none of the cases requiring postponement or avoidance apply to you, reactions can still occur after Potenza. Results and reactions vary from person to person, and they usually subside over time.

• Redness, swelling, and a warm sensation may occur.
• Needle marks, small bleeding marks, and bruising may occur.
• Dryness, flaking, or temporary breakouts may occur.
• Rarely, pigmentation, infection, or scarring may occur.

If you have a constitution prone to keloid-type scarring that thickens easily, please be sure to mention it before the treatment. If discharge, pus, or worsening pain occurs after the treatment, please contact the clinic to have it checked.

Health information to organize before a consultation in Gwonseon-gu

If you organize the health information below before your Potenza consultation in Gwonseon-gu, you can quickly check whether your case requires postponement. Even if any of these items apply to you, please do not hide it, let us know as it is.

• Whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy
• Whether you have a medical device in your body such as a pacemaker, or a metal implant or gold thread in your face
• Medications you are currently taking and any you recently stopped
• Any medical conditions and allergies you have
• Whether you have ever developed thick scarring

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FAQ

Q. Can I get treatment on a day when I have a cold?

A. If you have a fever or are not feeling well, it can also affect your recovery, so it is better to postpone the date. Please reschedule once you are feeling better.

Q. I recently had fillers or Botox, can I still get treatment?

A. If it was in the same area, treatment is often spaced out with an interval. If you let us know the date and area, we can determine the timing together.

Q. I often get cold sores on my lips, can I still get treatment?

A. If a cold sore has broken out, treatment is postponed, and if you get them often, please let us know in advance before the treatment. We can also discuss ways to reduce recurrence together.

Q. If I am told to postpone, when can I come back for treatment?

A. Once the reason for the postponement has been resolved, your skin condition is checked again and a new date is set. For cases like inflammation or sunburn that simply need to heal, you can come in for another consultation once it has calmed down.

Q. Can I not get treatment if I am older?

A. The decision is not based on age alone, your skin condition and overall health are also considered together. If you let us know about any medical conditions and medications, we will make a decision after an examination.

Summary

Potenza is performed only after first checking for cases that require postponement or avoidance, such as skin inflammation and wounds, pregnancy and breastfeeding, medical devices in the body, medications, and recent treatments. If you are considering Potenza in Gwonseon-gu, please organize all relevant information and share it during your consultation.

Even if one of these items applies to you, there are cases where treatment can still proceed with adjustments to the timing and method. Reactions and recovery appear differently from person to person.

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