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Ice Pick Scar Treatment in Busan Seomyeon
Quick answer: Ice pick scars are narrow, deep pits that extend into the dermis, making them among the hardest acne scars to treat. They usually need treatments that reach deeper layers, such as Potenza RF microneedling (full face ₩99,000, tip not included) or fractional resurfacing like U-Pulse Fraxel (₩25,000); first-visit prices, VAT excluded. At Daybeau Clinic Seomyeon a doctor assesses your scars before planning a series.
₩25,000 U-Pulse Fraxel · first visit · VAT excl.
☁ 2–5 days downtime
♡ Several, 4 weeks apart
✦ Potenza · Fraxel
✦ Numbing cream used
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Scar type | Narrow (<2 mm), deep, V-shaped pits |
| Options | Potenza RF microneedling, U-Pulse Fraxel, CO2 (after consultation) |
| Comfort | Numbing cream typically used |
| Downtime | Typically 2–5 days of redness, varies by option |
| Sessions | Usually several, about 4 weeks apart |
| First-visit price | Fraxel ₩25,000 · Potenza ₩99,000 (tip not included, VAT excl.) |
What makes ice pick scars different
Ice pick scars are small at the surface but deep, so surface-only treatments rarely reach their base. They often sit alongside boxcar and rolling scars , and most people need a combined plan rather than a single technique.
Treatment options
- Potenza: insulated microneedles deliver RF heat at chosen depths to stimulate collagen around the scar.
- U-Pulse Fraxel: fractional laser columns encourage gradual remodelling of the surrounding skin.
- CO2 laser: an ablative option for more marked scarring; availability and suitability are confirmed at consultation, and it is priced after consultation.
Who is a good candidate
Candidates have mostly controlled acne and realistic expectations. People with active breakouts, a tendency to keloids, or recent isotretinoin use need individual advice; resurfacing is usually postponed after isotretinoin and the doctor will advise.
Expected results
Treatment aims to make scars shallower and less noticeable, not to remove them completely. Improvement builds gradually over months as collagen remodels.
✦ PLANNED AS A SERIES
Your scars, mapped first
A doctor assesses each scar type before planning sessions.
Ice Pick Scar Treatment FAQ
What are ice pick acne scars?
Ice pick scars are narrow, deep, V-shaped pits that look as if the skin was punctured with a sharp tool. They form when deep inflammatory acne destroys tissue in a narrow column.
Can ice pick scars be removed completely?
Complete removal is not usually realistic. Treatments such as RF microneedling and fractional laser aim to make them shallower and less visible over a series of sessions.
Why are ice pick scars harder to treat than other acne scars?
Because they are deep and narrow, energy must reach the lower dermis to make a difference. This is why deeper-reaching devices and several sessions are typically needed.