Hev Clinic – Specialty Scar Dermatology Clinic in Korea
This post was written in accordance with the Medical Service Act and was created by a medical institution operated by a board-certified dermatologist at Hev Clinic, with the consent of the patient who received treatment.
It is not intended to emphasize treatment effects or personal treatment experiences, but rather to provide general information about dermatology and aesthetic procedures.
The photos used in this post meet the following conditions:
- The same individual appears in both the before and after photos.
- The dates when the photos were taken before and after treatment are specified.
- The photos were taken under the same conditions.
This post provides various medical information, including possible side effects that may occur from the procedure. In accordance with Article 56, Paragraph 2, Subparagraph 7 of the Medical Service Act, diagnoses and treatment results may vary depending on the individual, and both effects and side effects may differ from person to person.
※ This article was written directly by the director of Hev Clinic for the purpose of providing information about dermatologic and aesthetic procedures.
Acne Scar Treatment Case Study (Case 103)
Today, I’m sharing another real patient case from our clinic—an acne scar and pigmentation treatment journey that shows how much skin can improve with consistent care.
Patient Profile
Case 103: A woman in her mid-20s with easily irritated, sensitive skin.
Main Skin Concerns
- Acne scars (including marks from picking/scratching)
- Post-acne pigmentation (dark marks around the scars)
- Visible/enlarged pores
Long-standing picked/scratched marks were clearly visible, along with surrounding pigmentation.
You might also notice that hair growth looks a bit stronger around some scarred areas. This can happen because skin that has been repeatedly irritated or “injured” may show changes around the hair follicles.
Even so, when I looked at her skin closely, I could tell that underneath those surface marks was very healthy skin with great potential.
As it happens, she is the daughter of a nearby clinic director who occasionally visits our dermatology clinic.
She also happens to be a medical student at OO University—which usually means constant exams, late-night studying, stress, and not enough sleep.
It helped explain why her skin, which naturally had such a good baseline, had become so reactive and scar-prone—and honestly, it felt unfair for someone working so hard.
So we started a skin “reset” goal together: help her skin return as close as possible to its original condition.
Before & After Results
Before treatment vs. After treatment
Timeline: Before (July 25, 2023) → After (December 1, 2023)
All photos are shared with consent and are original, unedited images of the same person taken in the same location.
Results vary by individual. Please consult thoroughly before treatment regarding possible side effects (pigmentation changes, bruising, swelling, etc.).
Look at how smooth and refined the skin looks—pores appear tighter, tone looks more even, and the overall texture is much calmer.
What This Case Reminds Us
She’s tall, bright, and genuinely kind—and it was a pleasure seeing her confidence return as her skin improved.
Every time she visited, her calm and thoughtful personality made the treatment process feel even more meaningful.
One important point: most acne scar and pigmentation treatments take time. Depending on skin condition and goals, many patients need 10 sessions or more, and sometimes 20–30 sessions for gradual, stable improvement.
“I still remember thinking, ‘She’s such a cheerful person.’ It always motivated me to pay extra attention to the areas she was most concerned about at each visit.”
We’re proud to be a dermatology clinic that healthcare professionals trust for their own family’s skin.
We’ll continue to focus on one thing above all: real results through careful, consistent treatment.
Thank you for reading.
