Sinnonhyeon Pore Treatment Recommendations and Why Sylfirm X Isn't a One-Time Fix

There is a question frequently asked during pore treatment consultations in Sinnonhyeon: “Is one session enough?”

Most patients are advised to undergo multiple sessions, and understanding the reason makes it easier to accept. At Secret Clinic, we provide this explanation first.

Pores are not just holes

Dermatological literature describes pores as a depression on the skin surface. They are spots where the ducts of sweat glands or sebaceous glands open.

There is a reason why this distinction is important. If it were a hole, you could just plug it, but a depression is not a matter of plugging; it is a matter of whether the surroundings provide support.

When pores look enlarged, it is not necessarily because the opening itself has grown larger, but rather because the tissue supporting the perimeter has lost its strength, causing it to appear open. Therefore, what the procedure does is not filling a hole, but refilling the perimeter to provide support.

There isn't just one reason they look wide

These are the factors cited in the same literature:

· Excessive sebum secretion
· Naturally large hair follicles
· Decreased skin elasticity due to aging
· Accumulated damage from long-term sun exposure
· Inflammatory acne weakening the openings of sebaceous glands and follicles
· Use of products that clog pores

In most cases, several factors overlap, and the approach varies depending on which is the primary cause. If the same plan is applied to someone whose main issue is sebum and someone whose main issue is elasticity, one side will not see the expected results.

Providing support takes time

The official name of the device commonly called Sylfirm X is SYLFIRM X. It delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy into the skin using fine needles. According to the manufacturer's official data, it uses 0.3mm microneedles and features two types of modes: Continuous Wave and Pulsed Wave.

The perimeter is refilled as the tissue reacts to the micro-stimulation and heat created by the needles, but this process does not finish in a few days. It takes several weeks for collagen to be produced and settle into place.

This is why we divide the sessions. While it might seem faster to perform a strong treatment all at once, there is a limit to the amount of tissue response, and providing more than that creates more burden than benefit. Dividing the number of pore laser sessions is not a matter of sales, but a matter of matching the speed of the tissue.

Recovery time should be planned from the start

Since it is a procedure involving needles, the skin will become red and fine marks will be visible immediately after the treatment. It takes a few days for this to subside.

It becomes problematic if you schedule your appointments without knowing this period. If you have an important meeting or a photoshoot coming up, you should move the date forward or backward, and the interval between sessions must also be set including this recovery time.

If you are comparing dermatology clinics in Nonhyeon-dong, be sure to ask, “How many days will it be noticeable?” during your consultation. A place that provides this answer first is one that plans properly.

Something to tell you honestly

Managing expectations is particularly important for this procedure.

Dermatological literature notes that treatments for reducing pores in general are not very effective. Methods like lasers or RF microneedling are described as "potentially helpful."

It is more accurate to view it as a procedure to make them less noticeable rather than one that eliminates them. And in reality, those who are satisfied often feel a change in the overall refinement of skin texture rather than in each individual pore.

If you start after hearing this, you will experience less disappointment regardless of how many sessions you receive. This is also why we dedicate consultation time to this at Secret Clinic.

Limitations and Risks to Note

You may feel a stinging or hot sensation during the procedure. Redness, fine marks, and swelling may occur afterward, which usually subside within a few days.

As this is a procedure where needles pass through the skin, there is a possibility of infection. Do not touch or scratch the area with your hands after the procedure, and if you experience fever or increasing pain, you must inform us regardless of the time elapsed.

If you have a darker skin tone or are prone to hyperpigmentation, the possibility of pigment changes after the procedure should be discussed in advance. Furthermore, if you are pregnant, have active inflammation or wounds in the treatment area, or have a tendency toward keloids, you must consult regarding whether to proceed.

The changes achieved are not permanent. Sebum secretion and aging continue, so you may become concerned again over time.

Summary

Pores are not just holes; they are spots where the area around the opening has weakened and appears open. Therefore, it is a task of refilling the perimeter to provide support rather than plugging them, and sessions are required to allow time for tissue generation.

Recovery time must also be included in the plan from the beginning. Additionally, it is better to start knowing that pore reduction treatments do not yield dramatic results.

Before deciding on the number of sessions, the first thing to determine is why your pores look enlarged. This is where we start when creating a Sylfirm X plan at Secret Clinic.