Understanding POTENZA
The clinic lists POTENZA radiofrequency microneedling for texture, pores, and acne-scar concerns, as well as non-invasive POTENZA options. Confirm which handpiece, technique, and depth are proposed; these are different procedures.
Confirm which POTENZA procedure is proposed
POTENZA is a platform name, not a description of one identical session. Our POTENZA options include RF microneedling and non-invasive approaches. Ask whether needles will be used and which tip and technique are proposed before comparing a package or downtime estimate.
With RF microneedling, needles and radiofrequency energy are part of the procedure. The treatment plan needs to explain the intended area, depth, energy approach, and purpose. A general claim about “collagen” does not replace that explanation.
Who should discuss this option—and when to pause
Explain whether your priority is acne scarring, pores, texture, or laxity. Ask how your skin tone, scar type, previous procedures, and health history influence the recommendation. These concerns may require different approaches even when they appear on the same device menu.
Discuss medications, implants, active skin problems, healing history, and any prior energy-treatment complication. Ask what would make the clinician advise postponement or a different treatment. Do not use a website checklist to self-clear for a procedure.
What to discuss at consultation
Is this microneedling or a non-invasive treatment? How are depth and energy chosen for my skin?
- Your goals, prior procedures, medications, allergies, and relevant health conditions.
- Expected benefit, limitations, alternatives, and whether no treatment is the better choice.
- The clinician performing treatment, the exact device or product, and the full written price.
A closer look at the appointment
Have the proposed technique explained before any numbing or treatment begins. Confirm who performs it, how the clinician selects depth and energy, and whether any additional substance will be applied or injected. If a booster is included, ask about that product separately.
Request a written plan for cleansing, skin products, activity, and follow-up. Ask how to distinguish the expected response from a symptom that requires an examination, especially if you have limited time in Jeju.
Recovery & planning your trip
Ask about healing, sun protection, and how previous procedures affect eligibility. Do not combine treatments without a clinician-approved plan.
Recovery varies with the treatment, settings, area, and individual response. Confirm your review appointment and return-flight timing with the treating physician. Ask for written aftercare instructions and a contact plan before leaving Jeju.
Results, timing, and realistic expectations
A non-invasive option and a needle-based option should not share one generic recovery promise. Ask about visible marks, redness, sensitivity, and when it is appropriate to return to your normal skin-care routine. Confirm whether the recommendation involves a series rather than a single session.
The FDA’s RF microneedling safety communication is relevant to informed decision-making. It describes reports of serious complications with certain uses. This is a category-level warning, not a finding about NOWMEDI or proof that every patient will experience harm.
AN INFORMED DECISION
Risks & considerations
The FDA has reported serious complications with certain uses of RF microneedling, including burns, scarring, fat loss, disfigurement, and nerve damage. Discuss these risks and alternatives with the doctor.
No aesthetic treatment is risk-free. These questions and examples are not a complete contraindication or risk list. Your clinician must explain the details of your proposed treatment.
Cost & what is included
Request a current VAT-inclusive quote. Confirm the treatment area, product or device, quantity or settings, anesthesia if needed, review visits, and any extra charges. No fixed package price is presented here because a current confirmed quote is needed.
How to compare a treatment quote →Compare the approach, not just the name
These are discussion points, not a recommendation or a claim that every alternative is available at NOWMEDI.
| Option or concern | What to discuss |
|---|---|
| RF microneedling | Needles plus RF; requires discussion of depth, energy, and serious complications. |
| Non-invasive POTENZA option | Confirm the exact technique and its separate purpose and recovery. |
| Laser resurfacing | A different technology; compare the actual proposed procedures, not device names alone. |
Common questions
Can I choose this treatment before I arrive?+
You can ask about it in advance, but a final recommendation depends on clinical assessment. Availability does not establish that a treatment is right for you.
Will the treatment be the same as in Singapore?+
Not necessarily. Products, permitted uses, and clinical practice can differ by country. Ask your physician about the exact product, its intended use, and its authorization in Korea and the United States.
Can I combine it with another procedure?+
Ask the treating doctor about sequencing, cumulative risks, and recovery. Do not assume combining procedures is appropriate for a short visit.
More questions about this treatment
Is the FDA warning specific to NOWMEDI?
No. It is a general safety communication about certain uses of RF microneedling devices. It should inform your consultation without being misrepresented as a clinic-specific finding.
Does a booster automatically belong with microneedling?
No. Ask why a combination is proposed and whether the product and delivery method are appropriate. Consent to one procedure is not consent to every add-on.
Should I choose the deepest treatment for better results?
Do not equate greater depth or intensity with a better outcome. Ask how the settings are chosen for your anatomy and goals.
Further reading for this decision
External references explain general treatment information; they do not certify NOWMEDI, verify a particular clinician, or establish the suitability of your treatment.
Patient information updated October 19, 2026. Please discuss suitability, availability, and your individual care plan with our team.
FDA: RF microneedling safety communication ↗ · Content policy