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Potenza vs Pico Toning: how to choose

Potenza remodels texture and scars with microneedle RF; Pico Toning evens pigment with a picosecond laser. The right choice depends on your skin, the area and your timeline, which the doctor checks in person.
Potenza vs Pico Toning comparison

✓ Doctor consultation first
Every plan is decided with a STON doctor

✓ Inside Lotte Hotel Seoul, 9F
Underground from Euljiro 1-ga Station

✓ Open 7 days
Weekdays to 20:30, weekends to 17:00

At a glance

  • Target: Scars, pores, texture / Pigment, tone
  • Downtime: Redness a few days / Minimal
  • Numbing: Yes / Usually not
  • Plan: Series / Series

The short answer

Potenza remodels texture and scars with microneedle RF; Pico Toning evens pigment with a picosecond laser.

Side by side

Potenza Pico Toning
Target Scars, pores, texture Pigment, tone
Downtime Redness a few days Minimal
Numbing Yes Usually not
Plan Series Series

Potenza may suit you if

Scars and pores are your main concern.

Pico Toning may suit you if

Pigment and uneven tone are your main concern.

Can they be combined?

Some patients combine options that work at different depths or in different ways. Whether, when and in what order is decided by the doctor after examining your skin.

What to bring to your consultation

  • Which area bothers you most
  • Previous treatments, with names and dates
  • Your travel dates and any events

This page is general information to help you prepare for a consultation. It does not replace diagnosis or a treatment decision. Whether a treatment suits you, and how it is done, is decided by a doctor after examination. Results and side effects vary between people.

Common questions

Is Potenza better than Pico Toning?

Neither is better in general. They do different things, and the better fit depends on your concern.

Which one has less downtime?

Potenza: Redness and small marks for a few days are common. Pico Toning: Mild redness for a few hours is typical.

Can I decide at the clinic?

Yes. Many patients arrive undecided; the doctor explains the options after examining you.