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Potenza Results Over Two Weeks: justchlo's Pores-and-Texture Diary, Read Against the Doctor's Timeline
justchlo (@justchlo222) tried Potenza + Juvelook for pores and texture and filmed the next two weeks. I explain what usually changes in that window, what doesn't yet, and when a fair verdict is possible.

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Dr. Hyunji Kim
Director · Lead Physician · Lifting, Laser & Anti-aging
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“When will I actually see Potenza results?” is a question I hear at nearly every pore consultation, usually from someone who has already watched a few before-and-after clips and wants to know which part is real. I'm Dr. Hyunji Kim, director of Delphic Clinic in Sinnonhyeon, Gangnam. I trained at Korea University Medical Center, and I consult and treat our international patients myself. justchlo's caption is unusually useful because she filmed the two weeks after Potenza + Juvelook rather than just day one. Here I explain what tends to change in that window, why pores often lag behind texture, what it costs, and who should not start yet.
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In her own words
Tried potenza + juvelook at delphic clinic gangnam for my pores + skin texture, this was my skin journey over the next 2 weeks!
What do Potenza results look like in the first 48 hours?
Early Potenza results are mostly about how the surface settles, not about pores yet. Potenza passes fine needles into the skin and releases radiofrequency energy in the dermis, so the first day or two usually brings pinkness, a warm feeling and tiny marks.
Some people notice the skin looks a little tighter or smoother almost straight away. Part of that is mild swelling, so I ask patients not to lock in a verdict from a day-one selfie.
Days 3 to 7: when Juvelook bumps and texture overlap
Juvelook adds its own short timeline. Small bumps, slight swelling or bruising at injection points can appear and usually settle within a week, with most people back to normal in 1–3 days.
This is the stage where a diary like justchlo's helps: the skin can look calmer and more even even though collagen change has barely started. I wrote about why so many Juvelook verdicts are written too early, and the same caution applies here.
Why week two isn't the finish line
- By week two: redness and marks have usually faded, and texture often feels smoother to the touch.
- Pores: often look a little tighter, but this is the slowest part to move.
- Collagen: both Potenza and Juvelook rely on your own collagen renewal, which keeps building after the two-week mark.
- Next session: Potenza is usually repeated every 2–3 weeks, so week two is close to when the next session would be planned.
For the longer view, I mapped what changes at day 3, week 4 and month 3 in my Potenza before-and-after timeline.
Which pores respond, and which barely move?
Not all large pores are the same problem. Pores that look stretched because skin has lost firmness tend to respond to Potenza's dermal heating plus a collagen booster. Pores that are mainly clogged with oil often need extraction or oil control first.
That's why I look at the cheeks, the nose and the forehead separately in consultation. Another patient, Caro, came in with a similar texture-and-glow goal, and her plan is a useful comparison if you're weighing the same pairing.
How many Potenza sessions before you judge?
I don't promise a number on day one. For pores and texture, I usually review the skin after the first session and decide whether a series is worth it, with sessions spaced 2–3 weeks apart.
If you can only visit Seoul once, one Potenza session plus Juvelook is a reasonable start, but read the result as a beginning. The fairest photo comparison is several weeks later, in the same light.
What Potenza + Juvelook costs here
justchlo's caption doesn't mention a price, so these are example menu prices for a typical first visit. Korean and international patients pay the same.
- Session Potenza Laser (including N25 tip) (First-visit trial)₩109,000≈ $80
- Juvelook/Ultracoll Skin Booster 2cc (First-visit trial)₩250,000≈ $180
VAT excluded · the same price for Korean and international patients · example menu prices, not what justchlo paid · regular Potenza full face ₩180,000 · Juvelook full face 4cc ₩500,000 · your plan is set at the free consultation.
A full-face 4cc Juvelook or a different Potenza tip changes the total. We confirm the plan at the free consultation before anything is done.
When I'd tell you not yet
- You have active, inflamed breakouts across the area to be treated.
- You have an event or important photos in the next few days.
- You're pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a pacemaker or metal implants in the face.
- You're expecting pores to disappear completely — Potenza can make them less noticeable, not erase them.
Fitting Potenza + Juvelook into a trip
- 1
Book it early in your stay
Give yourself a few days for redness and Juvelook bumps to settle before flights or photos.
- 2
Consultation and same-day treatment
A free 1:1 consultation with me, then same-day treatment if it suits you. English and Chinese interpreters are on site.
- 3
Aftercare
No rubbing, makeup from the next day, sunscreen outdoors, and no alcohol, sauna or hard workouts for about a week.
- 4
Location
Near Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station in Gangnam.
Is this for you?
Who this combination genuinely suits
Signs it may be time
- Makeup settles into your pores by midday
- Your skin looks rough in side light
- Facials leave you smooth for a day, then it's back
- You'd like texture and glow addressed in one visit
A good fit if
- Your pores look stretched and your texture feels uneven
- You want gradual improvement without surgery
- You can allow a few days of redness and small bumps
- You're willing to judge the result over weeks, not days
Not the right first step if: your skin has active inflamed acne in the area, you need to look camera-ready within a few days, you're pregnant or breastfeeding, or you expect pores to vanish rather than look smaller.

“If you're planning this around a trip, tell me your flight date when you message us. I'll fit the treatment so your skin has calmed before you leave.”
Questions patients ask me about this
When do Potenza results show?
The surface often looks calmer and smoother within one to two weeks, after redness fades. Collagen-driven change keeps building for weeks after that, so I compare photos later rather than in the first days.
How long is Potenza recovery?
Most people return to daily life the same day, with pinkness and small marks for a few days. If Juvelook is added, small bumps or swelling usually settle within a week.
Why combine Potenza with Juvelook?
Potenza works on texture and pores with RF energy through microneedles, and Juvelook is a collagen booster that supports firmness and hydration. Together they target the surface and the structure underneath.
How many Potenza sessions do I need?
It depends on your skin. Sessions are usually spaced 2–3 weeks apart, and I decide whether a series is worthwhile after seeing how your skin responds to the first one.
How much do Potenza and Juvelook cost in Korea?
At Delphic Clinic, the first-visit menu lists Potenza full face at ₩109,000 and Juvelook 2cc at ₩250,000, VAT excluded. International patients pay the same as Korean patients.
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