For anyone weighing scar, pore, or skin treatment, we've written down the explanations we often give in the exam room. 34 articles in total.
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You want to treat old pitted scars, but when new breakouts appear you may hesitate to book. You might worry more scars will form while you wait, or that treatment now could irritate your skin further. When inflammation and scarring…
Your acne may no longer hurt, but if brown marks remain, your skin may not feel any better. You check the mirror every day wondering when they'll fade, and worry they're lasting longer than other people's. Covering them with makeup…
The Skin Therapy Program (Salgyeol Therapy) is an acne scar treatment program created by Datena Clinic (Jamsil, Seoul). It combines regenerative treatments that place new-tissue-building agents beneath the scar (subcision, CureJet) with resurfacing treatments that use lasers to shave down hardened scar tissue and replace it with new skin (Ul…
You put on makeup to make your skin look smooth, but sometimes it settles into your pores or even makes small dips more visible. That can be bothersome when you meet people up close or take photos. While looking into skin boosters, you may wonder whether they can help pores too…
If you see lots of small bumps on your face after Rejuran, they may stand out more than you expected and catch you off guard. If you need to see people or wear makeup in a few days, you'll probably be even more concerned about when they'll settle down. The urge to press on them with your fingers…
When you search for products to improve skin texture or firmness, there are so many glowing descriptions that choosing can get even harder. You're probably wondering whether Rituo or Rejuran suits your skin better, and how uncomfortable recovery will be. When the ingredient names are unfamiliar, the explanations…
While researching Rituo and CellREDM, you may have read that both use human-derived dermis. You want to understand the difference between these similar-looking products, but talk of particle size and volume can make it feel even more unfamiliar. Which product is actually…
If your skin flushes easily and feels tight, you may hear about treatments that are supposed to help but still hesitate to try them. You might first worry that your skin will sting more or become even more sensitive. If irritation lingers after another treatment, caring for your skin gently…
If you're considering Sofwave or have already had it, you're probably wondering when you'll see a difference in the mirror. Having invested time and money, it's natural to want to see your skin improve quickly. If nothing stands out right away, you might worry your skin isn't responding…
When you look up Sofwave and Ulthera reviews, the choices made by people with concerns like yours tend to catch your eye. Still, you may worry whether it will suit your face, or whether your cheeks might look more hollow. If fine lines and a sagging jawline are both concerns…
While researching Thermage and Volnewmer, you may hope for firmer skin but also worry about the heat during treatment. You're probably wondering how much pain you'll feel and which device suits your skin. When tips and shot counts come up, what you'll actually receive…
If your jawline seems to sag more than it used to but your cheeks are on the thin side, you may hesitate to get a lifting treatment. If some areas already look sunken, you may worry they'll stand out even more afterward. Wanting to keep your facial volume while addressing the areas that need it…
When you research scar treatments, you'll often come across explanations that introduce subcision and CureJet together. Even if you've heard the names, it can be confusing what the difference is and whether you need both. Wanting to know whether it's truly necessary for your scars…
Even after acne has calmed down, the dents left on your cheeks can keep bothering you. It can be upsetting when small pits show through makeup or shadows on your cheeks stand out in photos. While looking into CureJet, you may wonder whether it could help your scars too, and what…
Depressed scars can be tethered beneath the skin. How does subcision work? Scars where subcision is considered. When other treatments are also needed. Changes you may notice after treatment. How does Datena Clinic approach it? Depressed scars…
Why scars remain after acne clears. Why the shape of the depression should be examined first. How treatment varies by scar type. Why several treatments are combined. How to check the number of sessions and recovery time. Acne scar care at Datena Clinic. Inflammatory ac…
Can switching skincare products really fix sagging skin? It's a question we hear a lot. Hello, this is Datena Clinic. Some people notice, every time they look in the mirror, that their cheeks or smile-line area seem to sag more than they used to. Anti-aging skincare…
Some people go through the same cycle again and again: acne around the chin or cheeks seems to settle down, then a few days later it flares up in the same spot. At first it's easy to blame a temporary breakout on feeling run-down, but when inflammation keeps appearing in similar areas…
"I have scars all over my face. Where should I start?" "If I only treat one area, will the rest stay the same?" We get questions like these all the time. Hello, this is Datena Clinic. The face has more sebaceous glands than other parts of the body, so acne…
"How far apart should scar treatments usually be?" "My skin doesn't feel fully healed yet. Is it okay to go ahead with the next session?" We hear these questions often. Hello, this is Datena Clinic. Most scar treatments intentionally…
"I've had pore laser several times. Why hasn't anything changed?" "I've tried every pore-shrinking tip out there and nothing has tightened up." Quite a few people share this frustration. Hello, this is Datena Clinic. Because of enlarged pores, skincare products and at-home…
Many people switch skincare products and pay close attention to how they wash their face, yet acne keeps coming back in the same spots. If skincare alone isn't keeping it under control, it's less likely that the products simply don't suit you, and more that it helps to understand how acne actually forms…
Many people who have long been bothered by old acne scars start looking into treatment and wonder whether scars can really go away. Especially after hearing that others tried several procedures without getting the results they hoped for, they start to doubt treatment itself…
If you've been left with pitted marks where acne used to be, you've probably searched for an acne scar dermatologist or the best place for acne scar treatment. But when you search, every clinic lists different device names and procedure names, making it hard to know what criteria to use when choosing a clinic…
When you look into combination treatment for acne scars, names like subcision, injectables and laser come up together. But what you really want to know isn't the names; it's what comes next. Do you get all of these procedures in a single visit, or are they split across separate days, one…
"Wouldn't my scars improve faster if I had treatments once a month?" "Every clinic gives me a different interval, so I don't know which is right." If you search acne scar treatment intervals, you'll see 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks, varying by clinic and by procedure…
"Why don't my red marks fade even with brightening cream?" "My acne marks stay red instead of brown. Is this pigmentation too?" Many people are frustrated that redness lingers long after acne has calmed down. To get straight to the point…
"Does acne go away on its own over time?" "Is ointment enough, or should I see a doctor?" These are questions people with acne ask us very often during consultations. The answer depends on what type of acne you have right now and…
"Will pigmentation fade if I just leave it alone?" "I can't tell whether the marks on my face are pigmentation or scars." We hear these questions all the time in acne consultations. Neither question has a single right answer…
"What type of scar do I have?" "Is this a pitted scar too?" We get these questions a lot during consultations. Pitted acne scars may all look similar on the surface, but in reality their shape and the condition of the tissue beneath them…
"My acne has completely calmed down, so why won't the marks go away?" We hear this question constantly in consultations. Many people also ask, "Is this just a mark, or is it a scar?" This post isn't meant to recommend any particular procedure…
Acne scars may look alike on the surface, but the cause underneath the skin can differ. If the cause is tethering that pulls the skin surface downward, it's hard to expect meaningful change from a laser treatment that only stimulates the surface…
✓ Inflammatory acne can leave damage deep within the skin. ✓ Scarring risk depends on how severe the inflammation is and how your skin heals. ✓ Squeezing acne with your fingers can raise the risk of scarring. ✓ The earlier scars are managed…
When you visit a clinic with a skin concern, the first thing you encounter is the consultation. Who conducts that consultation can shape the direction of your care afterward. Depending on how accurately the consultant assesses your skin condition, the procedures you need…
