Hello. I'm Dr. Jung Huh, Chief Director of Ruby Dermatology Clinic, where we focus on treatments that strengthen the skin's naturally healthy structure and its own power to regenerate.

"The pores around my nose and cheeks (the butterfly zone) have stretched, and makeup keeps settling into them. I hesitate to treat my acne scars because I'm afraid it will be too painful and that scabbing will make daily life impossible."

This is the worry I hear most often from people troubled by enlarged pores and depressed acne scars.

We need to move beyond the approach of older fractional lasers such as Fraxel, which ablate the entire epidermis and leave patients with a long recovery and redness. The Potenza CP Pumping Tip approach, which protects the skin surface while delivering radiofrequency (RF) energy only to the dermis and driving skin booster evenly deep into the skin, is becoming the new standard for pore and scar treatment.

💡 [3-Point Summary]

Why pores and scars form: Reduced collagen in the dermis lowers elasticity and increases oil secretion, and fibrous bands that contract after acne inflammation pull the skin downward.

How the Potenza CP Pumping Tip works: The microneedles deliver radiofrequency energy as they enter the skin, and the negative pressure created as they withdraw is used to drive the skin booster precisely into the dermis.

Combination synergy: Combining skin boosters such as Juvelook, Rejuran and exosomes with the CP tip supports dermal collagen regeneration and can create a smooth skin texture without epidermal damage.

A. Why the Potenza CP Tip Instead of Fraxel? The Anatomical Mechanism

Enlarged pores and depressed scars occur not in the epidermis but as the collagen and elastin network of the dermis breaks down.

Microneedling RF that minimizes epidermal damage:

Insulated and non-insulated ultra-fine needles pass through the epidermis and enter the dermis directly before releasing radiofrequency energy. With almost no thermal damage to the epidermis, the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), a side effect of lasers, is significantly reduced.

Pneumatic (air-pressure) infusion (CP pumping system):

The Potenza CP (Pump) tip momentarily controls air pressure at the instant the microneedles withdraw. This negative-pressure action helps the active ingredient applied to the skin surface penetrate evenly to the lower dermis without loss.

B. Who the Potenza CP Tip Is Recommended For, and Indications

1) Strongly recommended if you have these skin concerns:

People whose pores around the butterfly zone (nose and cheeks) have stretched lengthwise and widthwise so that makeup keeps looking patchy

People with remaining depressed acne scars (boxcar and rolling type) that leave an uneven skin texture

People who are bothered by long downtime such as scabbing or redness after treatment and need to return to daily life quickly

C. Potenza CP Tip vs. Conventional Scar Lasers at a Glance

D. Treatment Schedule and Recovery

Recommended schedule: For pore and scar improvement, we recommend 3–5 or more sessions at 3–4 week intervals as the standard protocol.

Recovery: You may have slight erythema (redness) and warmth on the day of treatment, but most of it eases naturally within 24–48 hours, and you can wear light makeup from the next day.

E. 🔥 Conquering Pores and Scars: the 'Potenza Juvelook Pumping' Synergy Combination

Potenza CP Tip + Juvelook:

Radiofrequency stimulation first creates thermal coagulation points in the dermis, and the pumping force of the CP tip drives Juvelook particles into the dermal layer. The PDLLA in Juvelook strongly induces the skin's own collagen over several months, maximizing the filling-in effect on depressed scars.

Potenza CP Tip + Exosomes / Rejuran:

When inflammatory acne marks remain or the skin barrier is weakened, delivering regenerative ingredients helps refine pores and rebuild the skin at the same time.

F. Dr. Jung Huh's Practical Know-How & Clinical Insights

Success in treating pores and acne scars is determined by how finely the needle depth and RF energy density are set to match the 'pore shape (ice-pick, boxcar or rolling)' and 'dermal thickness'.

Before treatment, I use a skin analyzer to measure dermal thickness and pore depth in each area. In thin-skinned areas such as around the eyes and the temples I set the depth shallow, and in the butterfly zone where pores and scars are concentrated I apply 'Multi-Depth 3D Targeting,' varying the depth in multiple stages. By also carefully matching the Juvelook reconstitution volume, I reduce pain and redness and help you achieve a smooth, porcelain-like skin texture quickly.

📌 [Final Notes] Pre- and Post-Treatment Precautions

Plenty of moisture and hydration care: Apply a moisturizer and a regenerating cream generously morning and night so that dermal collagen remodeling goes smoothly after treatment.

Sunscreen is a must: While new skin is forming, apply an SPF 50+ sunscreen thoroughly whenever you go out so the skin is not irritated by UV.

No harsh scrubs: For about a week after treatment, avoid AHA/BHA exfoliants and scrubs with granules, and cleanse your skin gently.

About the Author

Dr. HUH Jung, Chief Director

Ruby Dermatology Clinic

After graduating from Korea University College of Medicine, Dr. Huh served as an emergency medical training instructor for special forces, a researcher in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Korea University Hospital, and director of Ruby Plastic Surgery. As the current chief director of Ruby Dermatology Clinic, Dr. Huh is dedicated to restoring the natural health and value of each patient's skin.

Korea University, College of Medicine (M.D.)

Researcher, Department of Plastic Surgery, Korea University Medical Center

Member of Korean Society of Filler

Member of Korean Society of Laser, Dermatology and Hair

Member of Korean Society of Obesity and Aesthetic Medicine

Former Doctor, RUBY Plastic Surgery, Muse Clinic, U&I Clinic