MTS Treatment — A Guide to Acne Scar Care
MTS treatment (needling) uses micro-needles to stimulate the skin, promoting collagen production and helping new tissue form. Kim Jongseo Plastic Surgery in Apgujeong combines this with a stem cell culture solution (Retinage Gold Stem freeze-dried ampoule) to target acne scar treatment, acne prevention support, and pigmentation improvement. Treatment results vary by individual.
How Does MTS Treatment Work?
If acne is not extracted, the pustule can gradually grow and worsen until it either bursts or is reabsorbed, and the more acne forms, the more likely scarring becomes — so caring for the skin even before acne is visible is important for scar prevention. Treating the skin with micro-needles can cause even invisible, early-stage acne to rupture, which may help with prevention, and the stimulation from the needles and the stem cell culture solution can help new tissue grow, offering the potential for scar improvement as well.
What Is the Stem Cell Culture Solution Ampoule?
MTS needling has long been a widely used technique, and it gained renewed attention following the development of stem cell culture solutions. Kim Jongseo Plastic Surgery developed the Retinage Gold Stem stem cell culture solution freeze-dried ampoule in partnership with Humedix Co., Ltd. and Retinage Co., Ltd. This technique has been presented at IMCAS (International Master Course on Aging Skin), held in Paris, and Dr. Kim Jongseo attended IMCAS 2017 Paris as an invited speaker. Further details on his background are available under About the Director.
How Many Sessions Are Needed for Fine, Grain-Like Acne?
Fine, grain-like acne is unlikely to improve dramatically after just one session, but consistent treatment can lead to visible changes such as tighter pores and reduced sebum. In-clinic treatment is generally recommended once a month, and combining it with at-home care may help speed up improvement. For reference, the clinic's MTS needles are 2mm long, while at-home devices use shorter 0.2mm needles, which tend to cause less discomfort. The appropriate number of sessions depends on skin condition, so it's best to decide through a consultation.
Are There Precautions After Treatment?
If you have sensitive skin or tend to experience itchiness or redness, recovery after treatment may take longer. Since redness can persist for a while depending on skin condition, if you have an important event coming up, it's best to schedule the treatment at least a week in advance and monitor how your skin recovers.
Consultation Information
Kim Jongseo Plastic Surgery (Apgujeong, Seoul) · 2F Apgujeong Building, 842 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul · 02-3416-0070 (after hours 070-4027-0070) · Book a Consultation
This article is for informational purposes only. The effects and duration of treatment may vary by individual. All medical procedures carry the possibility of side effects, so please consult thoroughly with a specialist beforehand.
Treatment Details
The materials below are treatment information from the previous website (surgery.co.kr). Before-and-after results may vary by individual, and all medical procedures carry the possibility of side effects.
