Laser, Pigment & Acne
Laser, Pigment & Acne
The clinic treats melasma, redness, acne, enlarged pores and tattoo removal with a range of devices including PicoWay, StarWalker, V-Beam Perfecta, BBL, Potenza and Quadessy, each matched to the condition being treated.
V-Beam Perfecta
A vascular laser that treats only the vessel, leaving the surrounding tissue untouched. Its own cooling system protects the skin surface, so redness, rosacea, dilated vessels and red acne marks are treated without damage.
Candela, USA · 595 nm pulsed-dye vascular laserRead more
Stellar M22 IPL
Intense pulsed light whose heat is absorbed by the melanin behind freckles and lentigines and by the haemoglobin behind redness, improving both in one pass. The ResurFX module adds a non-ablative fractional laser with contact cooling for texture and scars.
Lumenis · IPL with ResurFX 1565 nm moduleRead more
BBL
Sciton's broadband light delivers high-output energy quickly and evenly for pigment, redness, skin firmness, acne and hair removal. Treatment time, pain and downtime are shorter than with conventional IPL.
Sciton · 7th-generation broadband lightRead more
PicoWay
The shortest picosecond pulse among picosecond lasers in use. It shatters tattoo ink and stubborn pigment with a photo-acoustic effect rather than heat, which is why it is used for melasma toning, lentigines and tattoo removal.
Candela · 532 / 785 / 1064 nm picosecond laser, US FDA-approvedRead more
StarWalker MaQX
A pigment laser with the highest beam quality in its class. Used for resistant melasma, bilateral naevus of Ota, pigmented lesions, tattoo removal and overall tone.
Fotona · premium Nd:YAG pigment laserRead more
Potenza
Micro-needles carry radiofrequency into the dermis, heating it at depth while the epidermis is barely touched. The workhorse for pores, acne scars and skin laxity, with tips matched to the depth being treated.
Cynosure · RF microneedlingRead more
Quadessy
Combines bipolar RF and needle RF in a single tip (Hybrid Thermal Coagulation) to target the root structure of the pore and the sebaceous gland in stages. Precise energy control tightens enlarged pores from the base and improves texture and firmness at the same time.
Hybrid bipolar + needle RF, one tipRead more
PicoK
A picosecond laser that breaks melanin deep in the skin precisely while sparing surrounding tissue. Used for melasma and blemishes, and also for stretch marks and scars.
High-output picosecond laser, 300 pulses · 2.0 peak powerRead more
V-Laser
Three modes cover pigment such as melasma and blemishes, acne marks and redness, and elasticity work on fine lines and pores, so a single device can follow a patient through several stages of treatment.
Three-mode laser for pigment, redness and elasticityRead more
Azure CO2 laser
A CO2 laser with ultrapulse delivery for precise work: moles, warts, seborrhoeic keratoses and other benign skin growths are removed cleanly, and it is used for pinhole and shouldering techniques on scars.
Ultrapulse-type CO2 laserRead more
LDM Smart Tri
A gentle German ultrasound that improves firmness and hydration with very little stimulation. Used after other lasers, it adds to their effect and calms the skin, which is why it appears in the acne, rosacea and post-laser protocols.
Wellcomet, Germany · local dynamic micro-massage ultrasoundRead more
Environ Ionzyme DF II
Environ's original device drives vitamins and actives into the skin with ultrasound and iontophoresis to treat pigmentation, loss of firmness and fine lines; the medical skincare step that closes many of the clinic's programmes.
Environ · iontophoresis and sonophoresis, US FDA, CE, KFDARead more
CryoCell
Cools the skin surface and constricts vessels, relieving pain and redness immediately after a laser session. Also used on its own for facial flushing, acne and sensitive skin.
Cryo-electrophoresis cooling and soothingRead more
Olewave
A Korean energy-based device with a hand-held applicator, used in the clinic's laser rooms as a supporting treatment for skin quality and recovery. The dermatologist decides when it is added to a programme.
RICOmed, Korea · energy-based skin care platformRead moreFAQ
Questions first-time patients ask about laser, pigment & acne
Why does the clinic scan my skin before choosing a laser?
Pigment, redness and pores look similar from the outside but sit at different depths and have different causes. The Mark-Vu scan shows what is under the surface, so the laser and settings are chosen for your skin rather than by guesswork. The wrong laser can make melasma worse.
Will laser treatment work on my skin tone?
Yes. Picosecond toning, vascular lasers and BBL are used safely across skin types when settings follow the skin-type reading; the dermatologist adjusts energy for darker or tanned skin and may do a test spot first.
How much downtime should I expect?
Toning and V-Beam: none to a day of mild redness. Spot treatment of sun spots: a small scab for five to seven days. Fractional resurfacing: pinkness and flaking for two to four days. You will be told exactly what to expect before you decide.
How many sessions does pigment take?
Freckles and sun spots often improve in one to three sessions. Melasma is controlled rather than cured and needs a programme of ten sessions or more at two-week intervals, plus sun protection. The clinic will tell you honestly if your trip is too short for a melasma programme.
Can acne be treated during one visit to Seoul?
A diagnosis, a first treatment session and a prescription can all happen on one visit. Active acne improves over six to twelve weeks on medication, which can continue at home.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Byoungyong Koh, board-certified dermatologist, Medical Director, The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun
The information on this page is general and is not medical advice. It does not replace consultation with a dermatologist. Every procedure carries risk, suitability differs between individuals and an outcome cannot be guaranteed. Prices are list prices in Korean won, exclude VAT where it applies, and are confirmed at consultation.
Send us your skin concern and your dates
Consultation is with a board-certified dermatologist. Message us on WhatsApp or KakaoTalk in English with what you want to change and how long you will be in Seoul; an interpreter is arranged when needed.