Potenza vs Capri laser for acne and pores
Capri (1450 nm) targets oil glands and active acne; Potenza (RF microneedling) targets pores, scars and texture. Active breakouts and oily skin: Capri first. Scars and pores after acne is calm: Potenza. Mio's acne packages use Capri; its pore package uses Potenza.
| Potenza RF Microneedling | Capri Laser (1450nm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Targets | Sebaceous glands, active acne | Dermis remodeling: pores, scars, tightening |
| Downtime | Redness 1–2 days | Redness 1–2 days, pinpoint marks |
| Sessions | Every 1–2 weeks initially | 3 × 3–4 weeks |
| Price | from KRW 59,000 | from KRW 117,273 (pumping tip included) |
Potenza RF Microneedling
Potenza (Cynosure) is a radiofrequency microneedling device, a widely used 'gold microneedle' treatment in Korea for pores, acne scars, active acne and skin tightening. Mio includes the pumping tip in the price.
People with enlarged pores, acne scars, recurring inflammatory acne, or rough texture. The core of Mio's Enlarged Pore Package.
Capri Laser (1450nm)
Capri is a 1450 nm diode laser that shrinks sebaceous glands. It is the main laser for oily, acne-prone skin and is included in most of Mio's acne packages.
People with active acne, excess oil, blackheads and closed comedones, especially on the T-zone, chin and back.
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Potenza vs Capri laser for acne and pores
Capri (1450 nm) targets oil glands and active acne; Potenza (RF microneedling) targets pores, scars and texture. Active breakouts and oily skin: Capri first. Scars and pores after acne is calm: Potenza. Mio's acne packages use Capri; its pore package uses Potenza.