Scar Treatment
Combination Acne Scar Treatment in Seoul
At The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun, Seoul, acne scarring is treated as a combination problem rather than a single-laser problem — subcision, CROSS, collagen-stimulating injections and scar-matched lasers are brought together according to each scar's shape, a technique Dr. Koh has documented on video.
Combination Acne Scar Treatment (여드름흉터 복합술) at The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun, Seoul, starts at ₩1,890,000 for Scar combo. Subcision, CROSS, collagen injection and matched lasers combined by scar shape, with Dr. Koh's subcision method shown on video. Every treatment is planned and performed by a board-certified dermatologist, with English consultation available.
- Clinic: The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun, Seoul (Cheongnyangni Station, Exit 6)
- Performed by: board-certified dermatologists; medical director Dr. Byoungyong Koh
- Device / product: Subcision, CROSS, Juvelook / Sculptra, Quadessy, pico fractional, pinhole, scar filler, Rejuran, V-Beam, UltraPulse Alpha, ResurFX
- Price: Scar combo ₩1,890,000 (KRW, before 10% VAT)
- Location & booking: 2F Hillstate Cheongnyangni The First, Seoul, Exit 6 of Cheongnyangni Station; book in English on WhatsApp +82 10-8110-3469, same-day treatment usually possible
- Clinical photos: before & after cases (patient consent obtained, eyes pixelated)
- Last reviewed: 17 October 2026
Medically reviewed by Dr. Byoungyong Koh, board-certified dermatologist, Medical Director, The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun
| Korean name | 여드름흉터 복합술 | ||||||||
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| Device / product | Subcision, CROSS, Juvelook / Sculptra, Quadessy, pico fractional, pinhole, scar filler, Rejuran, V-Beam, UltraPulse Alpha, ResurFX | ||||||||
| Regulatory status | All devices FDA-cleared or KFDA approved | ||||||||
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Who it suits
- Scars pulled down by fibrous bands beneath the skinSubcision cuts those bands to release the tethering (rolling scars).
- Sharp-edged boxcar scars or narrow, deep ice-pick scarsMatched with CROSS, pinhole technique and fractional laser by shape.
- Scars that remain red or discolouredAddressed separately with V-Beam and pico lasers for the colour component.
What it does
There isn't one kind of acne scar — there are at least four, and each behaves differently under a laser. Boxcar scars have sharply defined, squared-off walls; rolling scars are broader and shallower, held down by fibrous bands under the skin; ice-pick scars are narrow but go deep; hypertrophic scars sit raised above the surface. Applying a single laser to all four is exactly why many patients see only modest change — this clinic's approach instead matches a specific technique to whichever scar type is actually present.
How it is planned here
Planning starts with a close examination and 3D shadow-measurement analysis of the skin's surface texture, from which the dermatologist builds a combination suited to what's actually there: subcision to release the fibres pulling a scar downward, CROSS to stimulate new collagen inside deep pits, Juvelook or Sculptra to add volume from beneath, Quadessy RF microneedling and pico fractional laser to refine surface texture, pinhole technique and shouldering to soften sharp scar edges, scar filler placed under depressed areas, Rejuran or PDRN to support regeneration, V-Beam or pico laser for scars that are red or dark, and UltraPulse Alpha or ResurFX fractional resurfacing to finish the surface. The subcision step itself is documented on video by Dr. Koh.
What to expect
Subcision and injection sessions bring swelling that settles over three to five days; fractional laser sessions cause light scabbing for about a week. Change is visible after each individual session but continues building for months afterward — the fullest result comes from a programme of six to ten sessions spread across a year, timed around travel schedules.
Questions
How much improvement is realistic?
Marked improvement, not perfection. Depressed scars soften and shallow; the skin surface evens. Results differ by scar type and skin.
Can I start on a short visit?
Yes. The first session, including subcision, can be done after consultation; sessions are spaced four to six weeks apart.
Does it hurt?
Local anaesthesia for subcision; numbing cream for the lasers.
Can acne scars really be improved?
Yes, markedly, though not to perfectly smooth skin. Depressed scars soften and shallow, and the surface evens, over a programme of several sessions. Results differ by scar type, which is why the plan starts with a scar-by-scar examination.
Why combination treatment rather than one laser?
Rolling scars are held down by fibres under the skin; ice-pick scars are narrow and deep; boxcar scars have sharp walls. Each needs a different tool, so one laser applied to everything gives a disappointing result. Subcision, CROSS, collagen injection and matched lasers are combined by scar shape.
How much downtime does scar treatment involve?
Subcision and injection sessions: swelling for three to five days. CO2 laser sessions: redness and fine scabbing for about a week. UltraClear is chosen when you cannot absorb a week of recovery.
I am only in Seoul for a week. Is it worth starting?
Yes. The first session, including subcision, can be done after consultation, and the next session is scheduled around your next visit; sessions are four to eight weeks apart anyway.
Is scar treatment VAT-exempt?
Treatment of a medical condition may be exempt from Korean VAT; cosmetic treatment carries 10%. The quote states which applies.
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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.
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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.