Expected Effects

  • Improvement of craters
  • Smooth skin
  • Improvement of pigmentation
  • Skin renewal

Agents and Equipment Used

CP-25 tip

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Potenza — CP25 tip (acne scar mode)

The CP25 tip is called the acne scar mode, also known as the porcelain skin mode, and is the mode specialized for improving craters among the versatile skin-beautifying Potenza.

  • Microneedle RF technology:
    • Potenza CP25 is a technology that combines microneedles and radio frequency (RF). The microneedles create fine holes in the skin surface and deliver RF energy precisely.
    • This combination can deliver energy deep into the skin, promoting the production of collagen and elastin, and is particularly effective for uneven skin texture and enlarged pores.
  • Short downtime:
    • Because RF is delivered at the same time, bleeding at the treatment site is stopped. This makes downtime shorter than with conventional microneedle treatments such as Dermapen.

Before treatment

After treatment

McCoom

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McCoom

McCoom is a fine PLLA (poly-L-lactic acid) preparation designed for Potenza treatment, and is a popular preparation specialized for crater treatment.
This preparation has the property of breaking down into water and carbon dioxide in the body in several months to about 2 years.
By injecting it directly into the skin, it promotes collagen production in the dermis and is also effective for improving acne scars.
PLLA preparations are biodegradable polymers, also called “dissolving collagen.”

This preparation is highly safe and is a material that has been widely used in the medical field.

Dermapen 4

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Dermapen 4

Dermapen creates countless tiny temporary channels in the surface of the skin with fine needles, and uses the skin’s natural wound-healing response to improve its ability to recover. As collagen and elastin are produced, improvement can be expected in skin firmness and elasticity, pigmented acne scars, enlarged pores, sagging pores, and fine lines.
By delivering medications during treatment, further skin-beautifying effects can be expected.

Salicylic Acid Macrogol Peel

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Chemical Peeling — Salicylic Acid Macrogol Peel

Salicylic Acid Macrogol Peel is a type of chemical peel that removes the shallow stratum corneum from the skin surface.
Our clinic uses the most widely adopted peeling agent in Japan, improving the skin with its high effect.

  1. How the Peel Works:
    • Salicylic acid uses the fat-solubility of the stratum corneum to penetrate deeply and loosen the bonds between keratinocytes. This removes old keratin and sebum and smooths the skin surface.
    • The inclusion of macrogol plays a role in protecting the skin, allowing the epidermis to be peeled safely without damaging the deeper layers of the skin.
  2. Main Effects:
    • Exfoliation: Effectively removes old keratin and improves roughness and dullness of the skin surface. This normalizes skin turnover.
    • Improvement of pigmentation: By normalizing skin turnover, it improves pigmentation.
    • Pore Cleansing: Keeps pores clogged with sebum and dirt clean and reduces the visibility of pores.
    • Sebum Control: Salicylic acid also has the effect of suppressing sebum secretion, contributing to improvement of oily and acne-prone skin.

Careciss S

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Electroporation — Careciss S

With electroporation, agents that used to penetrate through gaps in the stratum corneum now penetrate directly through “holes,” so about 20 times the amount of iontophoresis can be delivered, and agents that were hard to penetrate because of large molecules can be introduced without needle injection. There is no pain or downtime such as redness after treatment.

The agent can be selected, and for those concerned about pigmentation, delivery of vitamin C is recommended.

In addition, cooling constricts blood vessels, so the delivered agents remain in the skin longer, allowing the effect to be further exerted. Performing it after invasive treatments such as Potenza or Dermapen greatly shortens downtime.

Contraindications

  • Treatment over tattoos or art makeup
  • (If receiving Potenza) People with metal threads or metal plates, etc.
  • Pregnant women
  • People prone to keloids
  • People with alcohol or drug dependence, etc.
  • People with heart disease or using a pacemaker, etc.
  • People with wounds, serious skin diseases, or infections
  • People with metal allergies
  • People with bleeding disorders
  • People with conditions such as severe diabetes, collagen disease, dialysis, or malignant tumors
  • People with autoimmune diseases
  • Within 1 month after facial cosmetic procedures (including cosmetic surgery)

*Even if 1 month has passed since a procedure, please refrain if you still have swelling, redness, or pain.
*Thread lifts using metal such as gold threads cannot be treated. For absorbable types (such as Shopping Lift), treatment is possible after 3 months.

Side Effects and Risks

  • Temporary bruising
  • Temporary swelling and pain
  • Pigmentation

FAQ

How long does treatment take?

It varies by treatment content and irradiated area, but takes about 60–90 minutes for the whole process.
It may take a little longer.
Please ask the doctor or nurse for details.

Is it painful?

Because anesthesia is made to work thoroughly, most people do not feel major pain.
If pain is a concern, please tell the nurse in charge at counseling or during treatment. The output can be adjusted.

Is there downtime?

Mild redness and swelling: The vibration of the fine needles of Potenza and Dermapen gives temporary stimulation to the skin. Mild redness and slight swelling may appear after treatment, but they usually subside in a few days to about a week.
Temporary peeling and dryness: Because fine holes are made in the skin surface, temporary dryness and peeling of the skin may occur after treatment. This is a natural recovery reaction of the skin and usually improves in a few days to about a week.

How can I receive an examination by the acne specialist doctor?

Please come on a day when the acne specialist doctor sees patients.
Please inquire about booking an examination with the acne specialist doctor through our official LINE.

Can I receive treatment on the day of counseling?

Yes, it is possible.

Doctor

Director Sara Motomura

  • 6 years of experience in aesthetic dermatology
  • 2023: Opened Cleo Beauty Clinic
  • Currently: Director, Cleo Beauty Clinic

Qualifications

  • Skincare Meister and Cosmetic Meister, Japan Cosmetic Association
  • Botox Vista Certified Physician
  • Juvederm Vista Certified Physician
  • JPCA Personal Color Assistant Advisor

Memberships

  • Japanese Society of Aesthetic Dermatology
  • Medical Art Makeup Society