Potenza in Suwon: How Are Shot Count and Needle Depth Decided?

Potenza's shot count and output are decided by looking at the face's surface area, the area of concern, needle depth, energy strength, and how many passes are made over the same area, all together. That's why it's hard to judge the treatment's intensity or results from shot count alone.

If you're looking into Potenza in Suwon, ask during the consultation what standard a given number is based on, rather than focusing on the number itself. Depending on your skin condition and how much time you have for recovery, the plan can differ even for the same concern.

• The number of shots varies depending on the treatment area and how many times it is repeated.
• Needle depth and energy are determined based on the type of concern and the skin thickness in each area.
• The more shots are used, the longer the recovery period and the stronger the reaction may be.

What do a single shot and dose mean, and how is depth determined?

Potenza is a needle RF (radiofrequency) device that inserts microneedles to a desired depth within the skin and delivers radiofrequency energy from their tips. The unit in which a needle enters and exits the skin once is commonly called one shot, and the number of shots is determined by the treatment area and how many times the same area is passed over.

Dose usually refers collectively to settings such as needle depth, radiofrequency energy intensity, and energy delivery time. Because the skin layer that the energy needs to reach differs depending on the concern, such as pores, skin texture, indented scars, or elasticity, the depth is set to match the goal.

Even on the same face, skin thickness differs by area, such as the forehead, cheeks, chin, and under-eye area, so the depth may be changed during a single session. Potenza supports both invasive and non-invasive modes, and the mode and tip are selected according to the concern and skin condition.

• Check where the concern area is and how wide it is.
• If it is a scar, check its depth and shape.
• Check whether the skin is thin or sensitive.
• Check how redness and recovery were after previous treatments.

Does using more shots change the result?

Increasing the number of shots and the energy increases the stimulation delivered to the skin, but reactions such as redness, swelling, and needle marks, as well as the recovery period, can also increase accordingly. For this reason, it is hard to say that the result changes in direct proportion to the number of shots.

Rather than doing it intensely all at once, the approach of dividing treatment into multiple sessions within a range the skin can tolerate is mainly used. Because results and reactions vary from person to person, the number of shots and depth for the next session are adjusted based on the reaction to the first session.

Whether to proceed and the settings are determined through examination and consultation with the medical staff. Even if the numbers you heard from others are different, please also keep in mind that the reference area, depth, and mode may differ.

How much reaction and side effects occur after Potenza?

After Potenza, redness, a warm sensation, and small dot-shaped marks may appear along the spots where the needles entered. These usually subside within a day to a few days, but depending on the depth and energy used, they may last a bit longer.

• Redness, swelling, and a burning sensation may occur.
• Small dot-shaped marks or thin bleeding marks may appear.
• Dryness, flaking, or temporary breakouts may occur.
• Rarely, pigmentation, marks that persist longer than usual, or infection may occur.

If you notice discharge, pus, or pain that keeps getting worse, please contact the clinic to have it checked. If the needle marks seem to be lasting unusually long, please show them before your next session as well.

How should the interval between sessions and care before and after the treatment be managed?

Potenza is often received multiple times at intervals of several weeks, after confirming that the skin has recovered. The interval and number of sessions are determined based on the recovery speed and changes seen after the first session.

• On the day of the treatment, plan for about an hour in total, including the time spent waiting after applying numbing cream.
• For a few days after the treatment, avoid saunas, drinking alcohol, and intense exercise.
• You can start wearing makeup from the point you are told, after the needle marks have healed.
• Apply sunscreen and moisturizer consistently.

Before your next session, make a note of how many days the redness lasted after the last treatment and what was uncomfortable. This information is used to determine the number of shots and depth for the next session.

Information to bring before a Potenza consultation in Suwon

If you check the following before your Potenza consultation in Suwon, you can quickly share the information needed to determine the number of shots and depth. If you have had needle treatments or laser treatments before, please also write down the settings and recovery period from that time as much as you remember.

• The concern and area that bother you the most
• How much time you can take to rest after the treatment
• Laser, peeling, or injection treatments you have recently received
• Whether you have a medical device such as a pacemaker or a metal implant in your body
• Medications you are currently taking and any history of keloid scarring

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FAQ

Q. Can I get treatment on just part of my face?

A. If your concern is limited to a specific area, treatment may be planned for just that area. If the area is smaller, the number of shots will also be adjusted accordingly.

Q. Can thin areas like around the eyes also be treated?

A. Depending on the area, depth and energy may be carefully adjusted during treatment. The scope is determined after an examination of the skin's thickness and condition.

Q. How is the mode chosen?

A. Between the invasive and non-invasive modes, the choice is made based on the type of concern, skin condition, and the amount of time available for recovery. Both modes are sometimes used together in a single session.

Q. If there are fewer shots, is recovery faster too?

A. If the treatment area is small or the settings are lower, the burden of recovery may be reduced, but this also depends on the depth and energy used. Please be guided on the recovery period based on the settings planned in your consultation.

Q. Can I find out the actual number of shots used after the treatment?

A. If you are curious, you can ask about the actual area and settings used after the treatment. That record is also referenced when planning your next session.

Summary

The number of shots and dose for Potenza are values determined by looking at the area, depth, energy, and mode together, so it is difficult to judge a treatment by a single number. If you are considering Potenza in Suwon, be sure to ask during your consultation what basis was used to determine that number.

Even with the same settings, changes and reactions appear differently from person to person. The settings are re-determined each session based on the observed reaction.

FACE FILTER Clinic Suwon is located on the 5th floor of eSpace City I, 202 Geumgok-ro, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do.

For consultation inquiries, please call 031-778-6666.

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