Kiko Kono, M.D.
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Graduated from Kawasaki Medical School. Worked as a dermatologist for about 20 years at core hospitals. After many years of experience and achievements, he became a cosmetic dermatologist. His practice style is to examine the skin thoroughly and pursue what is happening where on the skin and approach the problem. Her specialties include customized treatment, laser treatment, Botox, and skin growth injections. In her private life, she is a mother of two children.
Does potenza hurt?" Do you have such concerns? Many people are interested in Potenza as a way to approach skin problems, but may be hesitant to have the treatment because of concerns about pain. In this issue, we will introduce the mechanism and effects of Potenza, the degree of pain caused by the procedure, and how to reduce the pain! If you have skin problems and are wondering whether to try Potenza, please refer to this article.
What is Potenza?
First, let's discuss in detail how Potenza works and its effects.
How Potenza works
Potenza is a cosmetic treatment method that uses microneedles to make multiple tiny, invisible holes in the skin and irradiate radiofrequency waves from the tips of the needles to stimulate the skin at a deep level.Skin regeneration through the use of natural healing powerThe use of While radiofrequency waves carry the risk of burns and scars when applied to the surface of the skin, Potenza, which is applied directly to the interior of the skin through a needle, basically does not burn the surface of the skin.
It is also possible to utilize a "drug delivery system" to penetrate drugs inside the skin.
The time required for one treatment isApproximately 60-90 minutes for the entire face(including anesthesia before the procedure and a sedation pack after the procedure), and the number of times the procedure is performed.Approx. 3 to 5 timesDowntime tends to be short, ranging from a few days to a week.
Potenza Effectiveness
Potenza can be used with different tips according to the symptoms, such as open pores, red face, melasma, fine wrinkles, etc.Can be used for a wide range of skin problemsIt is. There are various types of tips, including tips that approach pores, red face, and melasma, tips that approach fine lines and wrinkles, and tips with a drug delivery system function that approaches acne and acne scars.
In addition to this, Potenza also hasTightens the skin, reduces sagging, and lifts the skinAlso. However, depending on the condition, it may not be effective enough. Cases of "Potenza is ineffective" are more likely to occur with severe wrinkles and sagging skin.
Does Potenza hurt?
Now, let's explain why people say "Potenza hurts" or "Potenza hurts too much" on blogs and in the wisdom of search sites, comparing the pain of dermapen and fractional lasers.
How painful is Potenza?
Some of you may be wondering what kind of pain Potenza causes and are checking blogs of people who have had the procedure. Potenza is a painful procedure that uses radiofrequency heat; the needle is inserted several times into the area to be treated in one session, and the pain is caused by repeated stabbing. Such as the forehead, nose, and chin area,Many people feel especially strong pain in areas close to the bone.Tendency.
Another significant feature is that the second cycle is more intense than the first because of the accumulation of irradiated heat in the skin. After the third cycle, when only chemical injections are used, the pain is less likely to increase further.
Which hurts more, Potenza or Dermapen?
Compared to other procedures such as dermapen or medical hair removal, Potenza may leave some of you wondering, "Which hurts more?" Some of you may be wondering, "Which is more painful? Potenza involves not only pain from the microneedling, but also pain from the high-frequency radiation. Although it is difficult to generalize about the pain, as it varies greatly from person to person, many people find the pain of the Dermapen to be bearable, while Potenza is more painful.It can be very painful for some people.. Those who are extremely sensitive to pain or who could not tolerate the dermapen may want to consult with a physician in advance.
What is the difference in pain caused by Potenza and fractional laser?
Fractional laser is a treatment that uses a laser to stimulate skin turnover. This treatment is prone to tingling pain felt during irradiation and a heat and pain sensation like sunburn immediately after the procedure.
The pain caused during each procedure varies greatly depending on the setting and mode, so a simple comparison cannot be made. If you have had difficulty with fractional laser pain, we recommend that you consult with your doctor and start with a weaker setting for Potenza as well.
Potenza Pain Reduction Methods
Potenza is designed to suction the skin while the needle is inserted, which is designed to be pain-free. However, pain during the procedure can be a concern for those who are sensitive to pain. So, finally, here are some ways to reduce the pain of Potenza.
Adjust the amount of heat to be irradiated
Potenza can reduce pain by adjusting the amount of heat of the radiofrequency waves during the procedure. If you are concerned about pain during the procedure, we recommend that you consult with your doctor and start with a lower heat level.
If you still experience pain, redness, or rash after the procedure and find it difficult, cool your burned face with an ice pack. This may reduce the pain after the procedure.
Adjust the speed of needle insertion.
Potenza can also alleviate pain by adjusting the speed of needle insertion to a slower speed. The depth of the needle can also be adjusted. If you are prone to pain, please inform the clinic doctor in advance and have the procedure performed at a comfortable pace.
Apply anesthetic cream.
For those who can tolerate the pain of the dermapen, but are afraid of the pain during high-frequency irradiation ......, we recommend anesthesia cream. Applying anesthetic cream will gradually begin to dull the sensation in the skin and alleviate the pain of Potenza.
However, in reality, "Potenza hurts even with anesthesia!" even with anesthesia. The method of dealing with pain varies from clinic to clinic, so be sure to confirm this at the consultation stage.
Use diamond tips
If you are concerned about the pain caused by needles, we also recommend using a diamond tip without needles. For Potenza with diamond tip,Tightens skin and reduces saggingcan be expected. However, it is not possible to approach melasma or perform a drug delivery system.
Let's start with a high-frequency experience with a diamond tip that feels warm to the skin.
Conclusion
This section explains the mechanism and effects of Potenza, as well as the degree of pain caused by the procedure and how to reduce pain. Potenza is a procedure that many people are anxious about undergoing because of its reputation for being "painful," but it is possible to alleviate pain through the heat of the high frequency, the speed and depth of the needle insertion, and anesthetic cream. For those who do not want to feel as much pain as possible from Potenza, do not hesitate to consult with our staff during the consultation.
Aesthetic Dermatology, Cosmetic Medicine, Cosmetic Surgery, Art Makeup in Hiroshima YAYOI CLINIC offers treatments for different skin, body, and facial concerns.
In order to offer a better option for everyone, we will assess each person's skin condition and formulate a treatment plan that meets their needs in terms of treatment duration, budget, and acceptable downtime.
If you have any concerns, please come for a counseling session first.
Description of treatment] Microneedle RF
Potenza
Treatment period and frequency] Once every 4 to 6 weeks, about 3 times in total
Cost]
Melasma/redness 1 time: ¥54,780
Drug Delivery (Macroom) 1 time: ¥104,500
Drug Delivery (Benev Snow White) 1 time: ¥93,500
Risks and side effects] Bleeding, redness, pigmentation, inflammation, swelling, temporary acne, etc.
Equipment used.
Treatment of potenza includes procedures using domestically unapproved drugs or medical devices.
The medicines and medical devices used for treatment were imported from Jeisys Medical Inc. under the judgment of our doctors. Please refer to the following for information on drugs and medical devices that should be imported by individuals.
https://www.yakubutsu.mhlw.go.jp/individualimport/purchase/index.html
There are no other domestically approved drugs with the same ingredients or performance.
Information on safety, etc. in other countries. The following certifications have been obtained
-MFDS(2019.01)
There is a possibility that serious risks, side effects, etc. have not been identified.
In the unlikely event of serious side effects, the drug is not covered by the government's Adverse Drug Reactions Relief Program.
