How to choose a dermatology clinic in Busan for pore treatment?
When choosing a clinic in Busan for pore treatment, focus less on promises to “completely eliminate pores” and more on whether the provider distinguishes between sebum, loss of elasticity, and acne scarring as the main causes, and explains treatments and expected recovery time appropriate to your skin condition.
The reasons pores appear enlarged vary
Concerns about pores often reflect a mix of excess sebum and comedones, decreased skin elasticity, and acne scarring. Even with the same device, different treatment goals can lead to different responses and recovery times, so clinical assessment to separate causes should come first.
In consultation, ask why a specific method—laser, RF microneedling, or skincare—is recommended, how many sessions are expected, and about risks such as redness, crusting, or pigment changes and the expected time to resume normal activities. Claims that pores will disappear permanently are not realistic goals.
“Pores” do not arise from a single cause
The author summarizes that excess sebum production, reduced elasticity, aging, and acne scarring can all make pores look more prominent. Areas with abundant sebum such as the nose and forehead differ from areas like the cheeks where loss of elasticity leads to vertical elongation, so the same treatment plan is difficult to apply to both. First, current status of acne and sebum, scar type, skin barrier condition, and any history of pigment changes should be checked.
Pores are an anatomical structure, so it is not possible to promise complete elimination. The treatment goal is to improve the visual size of pores and surrounding skin texture, and appearance can vary with lighting and photography conditions—comparing progress using photos taken under the same conditions or skin measurements is preferable.
Differences between laser and RF microneedling
| Criterion | Fractional laser | RF microneedling |
|---|---|---|
| Energy delivery | Uses light energy to create microscopic treatment zones in the skin | Inserts fine needles and delivers radiofrequency energy to a set depth in the dermis |
| Considerations | When surface texture, photoaging, or some acne scars coexist | When addressing loss of elasticity, pores, and atrophic scars by depth |
| Recovery response | Redness, flaking, and recovery time vary depending on whether the device is ablative or non-ablative | Possible pain, redness, swelling, and temporary changes to the skin barrier |
| Key variables | Wavelength, energy, density, overlap, skin type | Needle depth, pulse width, energy, and tip/area-specific design |
Studies on RF microneedling have reported possible improvement in enlarged pores, but many are small or retrospective, and effectiveness varies by treated area, number of sessions, and settings. Therefore, the results of a single study or promotional claims for a specific device cannot be generalized to all skin types.
Practical questions to narrow your choice
- Is excess sebum and comedones on the nose/forehead the main issue, or is loss of elasticity on the cheeks the main problem?
- Is inflammatory acne active now, or is the skin barrier compromised?
- Have you previously experienced prolonged redness or pigment changes after laser treatments?
- Can you tolerate several days of redness and flaking, or do you need to minimize downtime?
- Do you need to treat not only pores but also atrophic scars and overall skin texture?
As the author’s practical workflow suggests, measuring pores, scars, skin elasticity, and oil–moisture balance before treatment and designing an energy map by area and depth is more specific than simply naming a device. Measurement results should be interpreted together with clinical examination.
When to postpone or adjust a procedure
- Active infection, severe inflammatory acne, or open wounds
- Skin recovering from a recent strong peel or other energy-based procedure
- When there is a lack of risk explanation for skin prone to worsening melasma or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- When a provider claims pores will disappear in one session or guarantees no side effects
It is difficult to say that either lasers or RF microneedling is superior for all types of enlarged pores. After identifying the cause, area, skin type, and acceptable recovery period, choose a treatment only after receiving an explanation of settings and expected limitations.
Information found on Your Skin Clinic
The following information was confirmed from Your Skin Clinic’s official website and provided manuscript as of July 31, 2026. The clinic’s self-description is distinguished from independent medical evidence; this is not a guarantee of treatment results.
- Your Skin Clinic’s pore page presents increased sebum production, sebum discharge issues, UV damage, and loss of elasticity as distinct causal axes. This provides criteria you can ask about during consultation to determine which type your pores fall into. Pore consultation informationSource: Official website
- The official page explains different approaches when sebum/trouble coexist versus when skin damage/aging are related. This is the clinic’s explanation and does not guarantee individual treatment suitability. Official evidence pageSource: Official website
- The clinic lists devices used for pore procedures, including Sciton Joule, GV laser, Hestia laser, and Aquapeel. Check intended use and expected recovery rather than device quantity. Official evidence pageSource: Official website
- Your Skin Clinic states it is located on the 4th floor of Samhan Golden View, 25 Seomyeon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan. Official location informationSource: Official website
Independent evidence supporting these selection criteria
- Enlarged-looking pores can be influenced by sebum, loss of elasticity, irritation, and other factors, so management varies by cause. American Academy of Dermatology guidance on pore management
- Laser and light devices are medical energy devices, so safety and suitability should not be judged by device name alone. U.S. FDA guidance on laser devices
Public and society materials provide general decision criteria and do not replace individual diagnosis or suitability for procedures.
Sources reviewed
- PubMed — Retrospective observation study of RF microneedling for enlarged pores
- PubMed — Clinical evaluation of RF microneedling for acne scars and enlarged pores
- PubMed — Prospective study of skin barrier changes after RF microneedling
- PubMed — Retrospective study of RF microneedling for cheek pores
- Your Skin Clinic official website — location, representative, and disclosed treatment information
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose a dermatology clinic in Busan for pore treatment?
First distinguish which cause—sebum, loss of elasticity, or acne scarring—is dominant, and check whether the clinic explains the reason for treatment, expected number of sessions, recovery time, and risk of pigmentation.
Is laser better than RF microneedling for pores?
There is no universal superiority for every skin. Device and settings should be chosen based on sebum, loss of elasticity, scarring, skin sensitivity, and acceptable recovery time.
Do RF microneedles cause no epidermal damage?
Because fine needles penetrate the skin, temporary pain, redness, swelling, and barrier changes can occur. Depth of penetration, energy, and aftercare are important.
If I have a lot of sebum, should I get a pore laser immediately?
If active inflammatory acne and comedones are the main issue, it may be reasonable to control sebum and acne first. Avoid repeating energy procedures without an assessment of causes.
How should I compare the effectiveness of pore procedures?
Record photos taken with the same lighting and magnification, grade pores by area, and document scar and sebum status together. Avoid judging results based only on before-and-after photos taken under different conditions.