{"id":7619,"date":"2026-11-03T19:34:37","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T10:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.yeoshin.co.kr\/en\/?p=7619"},"modified":"2026-11-03T19:34:39","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T10:34:39","slug":"potenza-vs-pico-fraxel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.yeoshin.co.kr\/en\/potenza-vs-pico-fraxel\/","title":{"rendered":"Potenza vs Pico Fraxel: Smart Pick for Pores & Acne Scars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Potenza vs Pico Fraxel is one of the most common comparisons visitors make before booking pore or acne scar treatment in Korea. Both are popular in Seoul clinics, both are often listed under “pores and scars,” and both cost far less in Korea than in many other countries, so it’s easy to see why the choice feels confusing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference comes down to how energy reaches your skin. Potenza uses tiny needles to deliver radiofrequency heat, while Pico Fraxel uses a picosecond laser split into many small points. That changes which concerns each one is usually chosen for, how your skin looks for the next few days, and how easily it fits into a trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide compares the two side by side, with prices in KRW and USD, downtime, typical sessions, and questions to ask when you book in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pores or scars? That decides where to start<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd2c Potenza vs Pico Fraxel at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/th>Potenza<\/th>Pico Fraxel<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
How it works<\/td>Microneedles deliver radiofrequency (RF) energy into the deeper skin layer<\/td>A picosecond laser is split into many tiny points across the skin<\/td><\/tr>
Commonly chosen for<\/td>Enlarged pores, acne scars, oily skin<\/td>Pores, rough texture, shallow scars<\/td><\/tr>
Typical downtime<\/td>Redness and tiny marks for 1\u20133 days<\/td>Redness for 1\u20132 days<\/td><\/tr>
Price per session (approx.)<\/td>\u20a9150,000\u2013400,000 (about $107\u2013286)<\/td>\u20a9100,000\u2013300,000 (about $71\u2013214)<\/td><\/tr>
Typical course<\/td>3\u20135 sessions, about 4 weeks apart<\/td>3\u20135 sessions, 2\u20134 weeks apart<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Prices vary by clinic, the area treated, the tip or number of shots, and whether add-ons are included. Ask whether VAT and numbing cream are included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc89 How Potenza Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Potenza is a radiofrequency microneedling device. Fine needles enter the skin to a set depth and release heat there, and clinics can switch between different tips depending on whether the focus is pores, scars or oil. Because the depth can be adjusted, it’s often discussed for deeper acne scars. Many clinics also offer it combined with skin boosters for an extra charge. Our article on why Potenza costs much less in Korea<\/a> explains the price gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd26 How Pico Fraxel Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pico Fraxel uses a picosecond laser, which fires extremely short pulses, through a fractional handpiece that spreads the energy into tiny points. It’s often chosen when someone wants to work on pores and texture with less surface damage than older fractional lasers. See our Pico Fraxel in Korea guide<\/a> for more on sessions and aftercare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udd14 Which One Fits Your Skin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the Potenza vs Pico Fraxel decision, your main concern matters more than the price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n