Potenza prices at Dernia (2026)

Potenza is a radiofrequency (RF) microneedling device from Cynosure. Fine needles enter the skin to a set depth and release RF energy at the tips, heating the deeper layers to stimulate collagen while the surface stays largely intact. It is used for acne scars, large pores, rough texture and active acne, and it can also help deliver boosters into the skin. At Dernia Clinic Myeongdong, the price depends on the area, the number of sessions and whether you add a booster.

Option	What it covers	Price (KRW)
1 session	Full face	₩299,000
1 session with booster	Full face plus a booster delivered through the microchannels	₩399,000
1 session	Full face and neck	₩449,000
3-session course	Full face, about ₩266,300 per session	₩799,000

Prices are in Korean won (KRW), exclude 10% VAT, and are confirmed at your consultation. Numbing cream is always included, because RF microneedling is more intense than surface treatments.

What's included

A consultation in English with a licensed medical doctor, who assesses your scars, pores and skin type and sets needle depth and energy
Numbing cream before treatment
Full-face treatment; the visit takes about 40–60 minutes including numbing
Cooling and a soothing mask afterwards, plus aftercare advice

What affects the price

Area: adding the neck increases treatment time and the number of passes.
Booster delivery: applying a booster such as exosomes or polynucleotides through the tiny channels supports healing and skin quality, and is priced as an add-on.
Number of sessions: a 3-session course costs about ₩266,300 per session.
Your concern: deep scars may need higher settings or a combined plan, while mild pores and texture may need fewer sessions.

How many sessions you need and the cost of a full course

Most people need about three sessions, four to six weeks apart. Collagen builds over the following months, so the clearest change in scars and pores usually shows two to three months after the last session. A 3-session full-face course costs ₩799,000 before VAT. Each session leaves two to four days of redness and sometimes faint grid marks, so plan it early in your trip. See the Potenza results timeline and our medical team's Potenza review for realistic expectations.

How to compare Potenza prices between clinics

RF microneedling prices in Seoul depend on the device, the needle tip, the depth and the area covered. Ask whether the device is genuine Potenza, whether a new sterile tip is used for you, whether numbing is included and whether boosters cost extra. Our guide to shots, lines and cc explains how Korean clinics quote treatments.

VAT and payment

All prices exclude 10% VAT, so a ₩299,000 session is ₩328,900 at checkout. The VAT refund on cosmetic procedures for foreign patients ended on January 1, 2026, so budget for the VAT-inclusive amount. See payment and tax for how payment works at Dernia.

Alternatives at different budgets

Pico fractional from ₩149,000 for the full face, a laser option with 1–3 days of redness for shallower scars and pores
CO2 fractional laser from ₩199,000 for the full face, for deeper scars if you can allow 5–7 days of downtime. Compare them in CO2 fractional laser vs Potenza.
Agnes RF from ₩249,000 per area, which targets oil glands behind persistent active acne. See Potenza vs Agnes.

Browse all Seoul treatment prices, or book a consultation and your doctor will set the depth, energy and number of sessions for your skin.

How much is Potenza in Seoul?

At Dernia, Potenza starts from ₩299,000 for the full face, before 10% VAT. With a booster it is ₩399,000, face and neck is ₩449,000, and a 3-session course is ₩799,000.

Does Potenza hurt?

Numbing cream is applied first, and most people feel warmth and prickling rather than sharp pain. Bony areas such as the forehead and jawline feel stronger. The doctor adjusts energy to keep you comfortable.

How many Potenza sessions do I need for acne scars?

Most people need about three sessions, four to six weeks apart. Deep scars may need more, or a combined plan with laser or boosters. Your doctor will explain what is realistic for your scars.

Potenza or CO2 laser: which is better for scars?

CO2 laser resurfaces the surface more strongly but has more downtime. Potenza works deeper with less surface injury, so recovery is shorter and the risk of pigment changes in darker skin is lower. Some plans use both at different visits.

Who should avoid Potenza?

Avoid it if you have a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device, are pregnant, or have an active skin infection. Tell your doctor about metal implants near the area, recent isotretinoin use or a tendency to keloid scars.

About Potenza

Potenza in Myeongdong — how RF microneedling works
Potenza results — collagen and scar timeline
Potenza review — our medical team's verdict
CO2 fractional laser vs Potenza — downtime and depth
Potenza vs Agnes — scars or oil glands

Compare prices and packages

Pico fractional price — from ₩149,000 for the full face
CO2 fractional laser price — from ₩199,000 for the full face
Agnes RF price — from ₩249,000 per area
Collagen Rebuild Package — Juvelook and Potenza from ₩549,000

Concerns, guides and payment

Acne scars — treatment options compared
Large pores — causes and options
Building an acne scar treatment plan — combining treatments
Payment and tax — VAT and payment at Dernia

Dernia Clinic Myeongdong

Potenza RF Microneedling Price in Seoul (2026)