STON Myeongdong · Skin
Potenza:
what to ask first
It is a medical device that delivers radiofrequency through fine needles. Start by sorting out whether scars or pores are your concern.
Book a consultationPotenza is a radiofrequency microneedling device that delivers radiofrequency energy into the skin through fine needles. The manufacturer, Cynosure, lists four modes: monopolar or bipolar radiofrequency, each at 1MHz or 2MHz. Which mode and tip are used is decided by the medical team during your exam.
Four modes to choose from
Monopolar spreads radiofrequency widely and bipolar keeps it narrow, and each can run at 1MHz or 2MHz.
Source: Cynosure launch announcement (Dermatology Times)
Semi-insulated needle tips
The manufacturer also presents the Tiger Tip, where only part of the needle is insulated. The tip is chosen during the exam to suit your skin.
Source: Cynosure launch announcement (AmSpa)
Prepare your questions
You do not need settled answers. Jot them down and read them out as they are.
What concerns you most
Note what you notice first, such as depressed scars, large pores or red marks.
Recent treatments
Lasers, injections, other device treatments: the type and roughly when, as best you recall.
Medicines you take or apply
Note the names of acne medication (such as isotretinoin) and topical treatments.
Implanted medical devices
Let us know about a pacemaker or any other device implanted in your body.
Current skin problems
Let us know in advance about inflammatory acne, wounds or an ongoing skin condition.
Your schedule
If you have important dates coming up, let us know. The timing is set together in the consultation.
Before your consultation
What kind of device is Potenza?
A radiofrequency microneedling device that delivers radiofrequency energy into the skin through fine needles. The manufacturer lists four modes combining monopolar and bipolar with 1MHz and 2MHz.
How many sessions do I need?
How many sessions and how far apart follows from what you want to work on and how your skin looks. The medical team goes over this when we talk and at your visit.
Does the treatment hurt?
What people feel can differ from person to person. If pain worries you, say so in the consultation.
Is there anything to be careful about before treatment?
Tell us in advance about medications you take (acne medication in particular), recent treatments, implanted medical devices, and any inflammation or wounds on your skin. The medical team checks during the exam whether they apply to you.
Where is STON Myeongdong?
Lotte Hotel Seoul Main Tower 9F, 30 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, next to Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station on Line 2.
This page is general information to help you prepare for a consultation. It does not replace diagnosis or treatment decisions. Whether a treatment suits you is decided by our physicians after an examination, and results and side effects vary from person to person.
Bring your questions with you
Lotte Hotel Seoul Main Tower 9F, 30 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul