For Potenza in Korea, price is set per full-face session or per smaller zone, with listed options starting from ₩190,000 before VAT. A typical session includes a short skin check, numbing cream, one or two passes with a single-use RF microneedling cartridge, and a calming mask afterwards. The cartridge type and the needle depth chosen for each zone are the main reasons two quotes differ. Many clinics also sell courses of three or more sessions spaced about four weeks apart. The table below shows current prices from 10 clinics, all written before VAT, with 10% VAT added at payment. Read each line for what it covers, since numbing, add-on boosters and follow-up checks are sometimes billed separately.
Prices
Potenza cost in Gangnam
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Potenza · 300 shots
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $509–$945₩700,000–₩1,300,000 + VATCompare clinicsPotenza · 600 shots
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,455₩2,000,000 + VATCompare clinicsInMode FX 10min / Forma 8k
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $138₩190,000 + VATCompare clinicsPrice factors
What changes the price
- Area treated: a full face is the standard unit, while smaller zones such as the cheeks, nose or forehead are often priced on their own, and the neck usually adds to the total.
- Cartridge type: standard insulated, non-insulated, single-needle and pulsed-type tips are separate disposables, and the more specialized tips tend to raise the session price.
- Needle depth and passes: deeper settings and extra passes over scars or laxity take more time and energy, so a plan that layers several depths often costs more than a single pass.
- Number of sessions: courses usually lower the price per visit, but they also commit you to returning. Pigment protocols can need more visits; in a 2022 study in Dermatologic Surgery, Park and colleagues gave 44 patients with melasma or Riehl melanosis five pulsed-type RF microneedling treatments at two-week intervals and reported clinical improvement in most of them with no serious adverse events.
- Combined treatments: adding a skin booster, exosome serum or a second device on the same day raises the total and is usually listed as a separate line.
- Who performs it: some clinics price doctor-performed sessions differently from those carried out by trained staff under the doctor's supervision.
- What the package includes: numbing cream, a soothing mask, aftercare products and a review visit may be included or charged extra.
- VAT: listed prices are before VAT, and 10% VAT is added when you pay.
Compare
How the options compare
| Option | Area covered | Who it suits | What to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single zone session | Nose, cheeks or forehead only | Pores or scars in one area | How is the zone border defined? |
| Full-face session | Forehead to jawline | Texture, pores and mild laxity | Which cartridge and depth are planned? |
| Face and neck session | Full face plus neck | Visible crepey neck skin | Is the neck priced as a separate line? |
| Course of three or more | Usually full face | Scars or repeat visitors | Can sessions be moved or refunded? |
| Pulsed-type pigment course | Face, often with melasma | Pigment that resists other care | How many visits and at what interval? |
| Session with skin booster | Full face plus product | People wanting extra hydration | Is the booster brand and volume written? |
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Therapeutic Effects of New Pulsed-Type Microneedling Radiofrequency for Refractory Facial Pigmentary DisordersDermatologic Surgery · 2022 · doi:10.1097/dss.0000000000003367
In 44 patients with melasma or Riehl melanosis treated five times at two-week intervals, pulsed-type microneedling RF improved most patients clinically with no serious adverse events.
FAQ
Questions about Potenza in Gangnam
Are Potenza prices shown with or without VAT?
They are shown before VAT, and 10% VAT is added when you pay. Most clinic menus and quotes follow this format, so the amount at the counter will be higher than the listed figure. Ask for the final total, including VAT, before the session starts. Plan your budget on that full figure rather than the menu price.
What does one Potenza session usually include?
A standard session usually covers a brief skin check, numbing cream for around half an hour, the RF microneedling passes themselves and a cooling or soothing mask. Some clinics add a take-home aftercare cream or a short review visit. Others list each of these as extra lines. Read the quote line by line so you know whether you are comparing complete sessions or only the device time.
Why do two clinics quote different amounts for the same area?
Differences usually come from the cartridge, the depth plan and what is bundled. One clinic may use a specialized pulsed or single-needle tip, layer several depths, or include numbing and a mask, while another quotes a single pass only. Staff time and who holds the handpiece also play a part. Ask both clinics to write the cartridge, depth and inclusions so the quotes match.
Is a multi-session package worth paying for upfront?
A package lowers the cost per visit but only helps if you can return on schedule. RF microneedling is normally repeated about every four weeks, so a short trip may allow just one session. Before paying, check whether unused sessions can be refunded, moved to a later date or shared. If you are unsure how your skin will respond, start with one session.
How can I pay for treatment as a foreign visitor?
Most clinics accept major international credit cards, and many also take cash in local currency. Some ask for a deposit when booking and the balance on the day. Card payments may carry a foreign transaction fee from your own bank. Keep the itemized receipt, since it shows the treatment, area and VAT, which helps if you need to follow up later.
Does the cartridge cost extra on top of the session price?
It depends on the clinic. Many include one standard single-use cartridge in the session price, while specialized tips may be listed as an extra line. A new sealed cartridge should be opened for every person, so a quote that seems low because the tip is reused is a safety concern. Ask whether the cartridge is included and which type it is.
Will I pay again for a touch-up if results seem uneven?
Usually yes, since each session is priced on its own. RF microneedling results build gradually over weeks, so most doctors wait about a month before judging whether another pass is needed. Some clinics offer a review visit at no charge, while a repeat treatment is billed as a new session. Ask about the review and touch-up policy before booking.