Key facts
| Korean name | 포텐자 |
|---|---|
| What it is | A Korean radiofrequency (RF) microneedling device: needle tips pass RF energy into the skin, heating and coagulating tissue. |
| Maker | Jeisys Medical Inc. (Seoul, South Korea) |
| Korea (MFDS) | Reported approved in Korea; permit number not confirmed in our sources |
| United States (FDA) | Cleared only for electrocoagulation and hemostasis (2020, 2024); no skin-tightening indication |
| Downtime | Temporary redness and tingling; mild, temporary side effects in published series |
| Sessions | Median of 3 sessions in one Seoul acne series; maker's schedule not confirmed |
| Clinics in this directory | 13 |
| Published regular prices (lowest) | ₩99,000 (≈ US$75) — JRYN Skin Clinic Seomyeon, Potenza 1 session (tip charged separately), VAT excluded |
| Published regular prices (highest) | ₩1,980,000 (≈ US$1,490) — Youngjong Central Skin Clinic, Potenza pumping · full face (delivered product extra), VAT excluded |
| Prices checked | 29 October 2026 |
Facts come from the sources listed on this page; prices from the clinics' own price lists, checked up to 29 October 2026. Prices differ in product, amount and VAT basis.
What is Potenza
Potenza is made by Jeisys Medical Inc. in Seoul. It was launched in 2019. Potenza is a Jeisys trademark. A 2021 brochure shows Cynosure as the US distributor. We could not confirm today's distribution arrangement.
How it works, according to the US filing and the maker's brochure:
- RF energy passes through needle electrode tips into the skin. It heats and coagulates tissue.
- It works in monopolar mode, where current flows to a return pad, or bipolar mode, where current flows between neighboring needles.
- It runs at 1 MHz or 2 MHz.
- Insulated and semi-insulated needle tips with 16, 25 or 49 needles reach adjustable depths of 0.5 to 4.0 mm.
- Korean press reports 14 tip types: 11 needle (invasive) tips and 3 non-invasive tips.
Clinics sell Potenza for skin texture, pores, acne scars and tightening. Our sources show no FDA-cleared indication for these uses, and the MFDS indication is not confirmed. The published studies we found are retrospective case series from Seoul and Japan on melasma and acne.
Regulatory status
- Korea (MFDS). Korean news reports that Potenza is approved in Korea, the US, Europe, Brazil, Canada, Australia, Taiwan and Saudi Arabia. We found no MFDS item or approval number.
- United States (FDA). The FDA cleared Potenza on 20 February 2020 (510(k) K192545) as an electrosurgical device for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. A later clearance, K231216 in December 2024, keeps the same indication. A "clearance" is not an approval, and the cleared indication does not name wrinkles, scars or skin tightening.
- FDA safety communication. On 15 October 2025 the FDA published a safety communication on certain uses of RF microneedling. It covers all brands. It reports serious adverse events from aesthetic uses, including burns, scarring, fat loss, disfigurement and nerve damage. Read it before you decide.
How clinics in Korea price Potenza
These patterns are common in the prices that clinics in this directory publish:
- Per session, by tip. Many clinics list one price per session for a tip type, such as a pore tip, a nose tip or a full-face tip. Some list a "pumping" tip as a separate option, often together with a skin booster. Ask what the tip delivers and what is included.
- Tip fee. Some clinics include one disposable tip in the price. Others charge the tip separately ("tip extra"). Ask which applies.
- Area. Some clinics price a small area, such as the nose, separately from the full face.
- Session packages. Some clinics sell three or five sessions at a lower price per session.
- Bundles. Some clinics bundle Potenza with a skin booster such as Rejuran, Juvelook or PDRN (a DNA-fragment ingredient), or with soothing care. The bundle price is not comparable to a Potenza-only price.
- Head doctor. Some clinics charge more when the head doctor performs the treatment.
- VAT usually excluded. "부가세 별도" (bugase byeoldo) means VAT is charged on top of the listed price. Most clinics list it this way, but not all.
- Event prices. Time-limited event prices are common. Check the end date.
Published prices
The table shows each clinic's published prices for Potenza. Items, tips, bundles and VAT basis differ, so compare like with like.
DayBeau Skin Clinic Myeongdong PremiumMyeongdong, Seoulfrom ₩250,000≈ US$189Potenza, 1 session (full face, 1 disposable tip included) · VAT excludedEU:GENES Skin ClinicApgujeong, Seoulfrom ₩250,000≈ US$189Potenza pumping tip · VAT excludedJRYN Skin Clinic SeomyeonSeomyeon, Busanfrom ₩99,000≈ US$75Potenza 1 session (tip charged separately) · VAT excludedKleam Skin Clinic MyeongdongMyeongdong, Seoulfrom ₩300,000≈ US$227Potenza (Pore/Redness/Acne) 500 shots · VAT excludedMIN Skin ClinicCheongdam, Seoulfrom ₩400,000≈ US$302Potenza Full Face 1 session · VAT excludedNewline Plastic SurgerySeomyeon, Busanfrom ₩200,000≈ US$151Potenza N Tip, one session (tip included) · VAT excludedNewRizz Skin ClinicJamsil, Seoulfrom ₩360,000≈ US$272Potenza full face + PDRN 2 cc + soothing care, 1 session · VAT excludedRe:Berry Skin Clinic YeongjongYeongjong, Incheonfrom ₩600,000≈ US$453Potenza · 300 shots · VAT excludedThe Walts ClinicGangnam Station, Seoulfrom ₩190,000≈ US$143Potenza, 1 session (tip fee ₩55,000 extra) · VAT excludedVal:U Skin Clinic MyeongdongMyeongdong, Seoulfrom ₩100,000≈ US$76Potenza pores/scars · nose + soothing care (tip extra) · VAT excludedYAAN Skin ClinicSamseong, Seoulfrom ₩400,000≈ US$302Potenza pore tip treatment · VAT not statedYoungjong Central Skin ClinicYeongjong, Incheonfrom ₩1,000,000≈ US$755Potenza · full face (scar section; treatment care not included) · VAT excluded
| Clinic | Item | Unit | Price (KRW) | VAT | Type | Valid until | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art of Shine Skin Clinic | POTENZA Pumping Treatment + Exosomes 3cc – 1 Session 3cc exosomes | per package | ₩289,000 (≈ US$218) | VAT excluded | Event | 31 October 2026 | 29 October 2026 |
| DayBeau Skin Clinic Myeongdong Premium | Potenza, 1 session (full face, 1 disposable tip included) | per session | ₩250,000 (≈ US$189) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| DayBeau Skin Clinic Myeongdong Premium | Potenza, 3 sessions (full face) | per package | ₩690,000 (≈ US$521) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| DayBeau Skin Clinic Myeongdong Premium | Potenza, 5 sessions (full face) | per package | ₩1,100,000 (≈ US$831) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| DayBeau Skin Clinic Myeongdong Premium | Potenza pumping tip (skin-booster option, added to a booster) | per session | ₩250,000 (≈ US$189) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| EU:GENES Skin Clinic | Potenza pore tip | per session | ₩300,000 (≈ US$227) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 28 October 2026 |
| EU:GENES Skin Clinic | Potenza pumping tip | per session | ₩250,000 (≈ US$189) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 28 October 2026 |
| JRYN Skin Clinic Seomyeon | Potenza 1 session (tip charged separately) | per session | ₩99,000 (≈ US$75) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| JRYN Skin Clinic Seomyeon | Potenza + Potenza (tip charged separately) 2 sessions | per package | ₩99,000 (≈ US$75) | VAT excluded | Event | 30 October 2026 | 29 October 2026 |
| JRYN Skin Clinic Seomyeon | Potenza, procedure + general tip | per session | ₩149,000 (≈ US$112) | VAT not stated | Regular | — | 23 October 2026 |
| JRYN Skin Clinic Seomyeon | Potenza, procedure + pumping tip | per session | ₩249,000 (≈ US$188) | VAT not stated | Regular | — | 23 October 2026 |
| Kleam Skin Clinic Myeongdong | Potenza (Pore/Redness/Acne) 500 shots | per session | ₩300,000 (≈ US$227) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 28 October 2026 |
| Kleam Skin Clinic Myeongdong | Potenza (Pumping Tip) 500 shots + Regeneration/Anti-inflammatory/Whitening (choose 1) | per session | ₩600,000 (≈ US$453) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 28 October 2026 |
| MIN Skin Clinic | Potenza Full Face 1 session | per session | ₩400,000 (≈ US$302) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| Newline Plastic Surgery | Potenza N Tip, one session (tip included) | per session | ₩200,000 (≈ US$151) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 23 October 2026 |
| NewRizz Skin Clinic | Potenza full face + PDRN 2 cc + soothing care, 1 session | per session | ₩360,000 (≈ US$272) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| NewRizz Skin Clinic | Potenza full face + PDRN 2 cc + soothing care, 3 sessions | per package | ₩990,000 (≈ US$747) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| NewRizz Skin Clinic | Potenza full face + Rejuran 2 cc (nerve-block anaesthesia) + soothing care, 1 session | per session | ₩510,000 (≈ US$385) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| NewRizz Skin Clinic | Potenza full face + Rejuran 2 cc (nerve-block anaesthesia) + soothing care, 3 sessions | per package | ₩1,430,000 (≈ US$1,080) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| NewRizz Skin Clinic | Potenza full face + HA Juvelook Skin 3 cc + soothing care, 1 session | per session | ₩490,000 (≈ US$370) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| NewRizz Skin Clinic | Potenza full face + HA Juvelook Skin 3 cc + soothing care, 3 sessions | per package | ₩1,380,000 (≈ US$1,040) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| NewRizz Skin Clinic | Potenza full face + Rituo 5 cc (nerve-block anaesthesia) + soothing care | per session | ₩990,000 (≈ US$747) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| NewRizz Skin Clinic | Potenza full face + Rituo 2 cc (nerve-block anaesthesia) + soothing care | per session | ₩720,000 (≈ US$544) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| NewRizz Skin Clinic | Potenza nose + butterfly zone, pores and firmness (October trial price) | per session | ₩150,000 (≈ US$113) | VAT excluded | Event | 31 October 2026 | 29 October 2026 |
| Re:Berry Skin Clinic Yeongjong | Potenza · 300 shots | per session | ₩600,000 (≈ US$453) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| Re:Berry Skin Clinic Yeongjong | Potenza + LDM | per package | ₩330,000 (≈ US$249) | VAT excluded | Event | 31 October 2026 | 28 October 2026 |
| The Walts Clinic | Potenza, 1 session (tip fee ₩55,000 extra) | per session | ₩190,000 (≈ US$143) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| The Walts Clinic | Potenza, 1 session (tip fee ₩55,000 extra) (representative director) | per session | ₩250,000 (≈ US$189) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| Val:U Skin Clinic Myeongdong | Potenza pores/scars · full face + soothing care (tip extra) | per session | ₩189,000 (≈ US$143) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| Val:U Skin Clinic Myeongdong | Potenza pores/scars · nose + soothing care (tip extra) | per area | ₩100,000 (≈ US$76) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| Val:U Skin Clinic Myeongdong | Potenza pores/scars · butterfly zone + soothing care (tip extra) | per area | ₩139,000 (≈ US$105) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| Val:U Skin Clinic Myeongdong | Potenza full face + cryo + modeling pack (tip extra) (Welcome Event) | per session | ₩139,000 (≈ US$105) | VAT excluded | Event | 31 October 2026 | 29 October 2026 |
| YAAN Skin Clinic | Potenza pore tip treatment | per session | ₩400,000 (≈ US$302) | VAT not stated | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| Youngjong Central Skin Clinic | Potenza · full face (scar section; treatment care not included) | per session | ₩1,000,000 (≈ US$755) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| Youngjong Central Skin Clinic | Potenza pumping · full face (delivered product extra) | per session | ₩1,980,000 (≈ US$1,490) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
| Youngjong Central Skin Clinic | Potenza + Lorient Element · 1 session | per session | ₩1,000,000 (≈ US$755) | VAT excluded | Regular | — | 29 October 2026 |
Downtime and aftercare
- The maker lists these side effects: temporary redness, temporary tingling and a burning sensation during treatment.
- In a Japanese melasma series of 29 patients, everyone had mild, transient redness that cleared without after-effects.
- In a Seoul melasma series of 50 patients, 12% had procedure-related side effects, all mild and temporary.
- In a Seoul acne series of 50 patients, 10% had mild, temporary redness, itching or stinging.
- These are retrospective series, not trials against a comparison group. They do not remove the risks in the FDA safety communication.
Your doctor gives aftercare instructions after examining you. In a Seoul acne series the median number of sessions was 3. We found no maker-stated schedule.
Questions to ask the clinic
- Which tip will be used, and what does it do? Is a "pumping" tip a different procedure?
- Is the disposable tip included in the price, or charged on top?
- Is the price for the full face, or for one area such as the nose?
- Does the price include a skin booster or other product? If so, which one and how much?
- Who performs the treatment, and does the price change if the head doctor does it?
- What are the risks for my skin type, and how are burns or scarring handled?
- Is VAT included (부가세 별도 means it is not), and is this a regular or an event price?
Compare and read more
Clinics often pair Potenza with injectable skin treatments. See skin boosters, Rejuran and Juvelook.
Clinics that list Potenza
DayBeau Skin Clinic Myeongdong Premium
데이뷰의원명동점
5 HIRA doctorsEnglish, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian
29 October 2026View listing
JRYN Skin Clinic Seomyeon
제이린의원 부산서면
20 HIRA doctorsEnglish, Japanese, Chinese
29 October 2026View listing
Kleam Skin Clinic Myeongdong
클림의원명동점
7 HIRA doctorsEnglish, Chinese, Japanese
29 October 2026View listing
Newline Plastic Surgery
뉴라인성형외과의원
3 HIRA doctorsChinese, English, Japanese
29 October 2026View listing
Re:Berry Skin Clinic Yeongjong
리베리의원 영종도점
4 HIRA doctorsEnglish, Chinese, Japanese
29 October 2026View listing
Val:U Skin Clinic Myeongdong
당신만의가치벨유의원
2 HIRA doctorsEnglish, Chinese, Japanese
29 October 2026View listing
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FAQ
What is Potenza?
Potenza is an RF microneedling device made by Jeisys Medical in Seoul. Needle tips pass radiofrequency energy into the skin, which heats and coagulates tissue. It can run in monopolar or bipolar mode, at 1 MHz or 2 MHz, and Korean press reports 14 tip types. Clinics use it for skin texture, pores and scars, and the doctor chooses the tip.
Is Potenza FDA approved?
Potenza is FDA-cleared, not approved. Its 510(k) clearances (K192545 in 2020 and K231216 in 2024) are for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. They do not name wrinkles, scars or skin tightening. In October 2025 the FDA also issued a safety communication on certain uses of RF microneedling, covering all brands.
How much does Potenza cost in Korea?
Korean clinics usually price Potenza per session, by tip type and area. Some include the disposable tip and some charge it separately. Session packages and bundles with a skin booster are common, and some clinics charge more when the head doctor performs it. The table on this page shows each clinic's published price with the VAT basis and the check date.
How many Potenza sessions do I need?
Our sources do not give a maker-stated schedule. In a Seoul series of 50 acne patients, the median number of sessions was 3. Your doctor decides the number and the interval after examining your skin. Ask whether the price covers one session or a package.
What are the side effects of Potenza?
The maker lists temporary redness, temporary tingling and a burning sensation during treatment. In Seoul and Japanese series, side effects were mild and temporary. The FDA's October 2025 communication on RF microneedling reports serious events across brands, including burns, scarring, fat loss, disfigurement and nerve damage. Ask your doctor about the risks.
Sources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: 510(k) K192545 – Potenza (letter and 510(k) summary)
- Cynosure, 2021: Potenza physician brochure (PRD_4362)
- 스마트투데이, 2023-11-27: 제이시스메디칼, '포텐자' 글로벌 판매 3000대 달성
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: 510(k) K231216 – POTENZA (letter and indications for use)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Potential Risks with Certain Uses of Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling: FDA Safety Communication (2025-10-15)
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2026: A Retrospective Analysis of Radiofrequency Microneedling for Melasma Management in the Japanese Population (Imaizumi A et al.)
- Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, 2026: Clinical Effects and Safety of Radiofrequency Microneedling for the Management of Melasma: A Retrospective Study (Kim HB et al.)
- Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, 2026: A Retrospective Analysis of the Clinical Response and Safety of Radiofrequency Microneedling Treatment in Managing Acne Vulgaris (Lee S et al.)
Prices in the tables are the regular prices that clinics in this directory publish on their own price lists, checked at each update.