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POTENZA PRIME TIP SELECTOR

POTENZA Prime

More precise RF treatment planning
for each condition and skin layer.

POTENZA Prime builds on the RF control technology used in the previous POTENZA system. At our clinic, we select tips according to the condition and the skin layer being treated. Here, we introduce six characteristic tip types.

Our approach

We introduced POTENZA when our clinic opened in 2022 and have continued to build treatment experience. We also introduced POTENZA Prime following its release, and adjust factors such as treatment depth, number of shots and quantity of product used according to each patient’s skin.

For acne scars, we may combine treatment with subcision, TriFill Pro or TCA CROSS so that both the overall skin and pronounced localised scars can be addressed within one plan. When active acne is present, we may combine necessary options from POTENZA, ADVATx, medical hair removal, carbon dioxide laser treatment and oral medication, with the aim of creating skin that is less prone to acne.

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DRUG DELIVERY / BOOST MODE

Drug-delivery tip

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Tip features

Bipolar and monopolar RF are delivered simultaneously to address enlarged pores and acne scarring extending from the upper to deeper dermis in one treatment. In Boost Mode, additional needling after RF delivery supports delivery of the product into the dermis.

Main indications

  • Uneven acne scarring
  • Enlarged pores
  • Skin texture

Fees

  • Regular fee · one session (product included)¥88,000
  • Monitor campaign · one session (product included)¥65,000

All fees include tax.

Diagram showing simultaneous monopolar and bipolar RF and product penetration with Boost Mode using the drug-delivery tip
English guide to the Japanese labels: “Simultaneous monopolar + bipolar delivery.” Purple waves indicate RF in the superficial layer; gold waves indicate RF in the deeper layer. Boost Mode is shown in two steps: 1. RF delivery; 2. additional needling, allowing more product to penetrate.

The product used is selected according to the skin condition and treatment goal.

CASE PHOTOS

POTENZA cases
 and related columns

These POTENZA cases from our clinic illustrate different treatment goals and combinations for concerns including acne scars, redness, pores and melasma.

The published cases include POTENZA treatments performed before POTENZA Prime was introduced. Case photographs do not guarantee treatment results; treatment content, number of sessions, course and response vary between individuals.

ACCESS & INFORMATION

Access and clinic hours

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Minato Motomachi Beauty and Plastic Surgery Clinic

5-3-3 Motomachidori, Chuo-ku,
Kobe, Hyogo 650-0022, Japan

  • 3 minutes on foot from Hankyu Hanakuma Station
  • 3 minutes on foot from Hanshin Nishi-Motomachi Station
  • 8 minutes on foot from JR Motomachi Station
Clinic hours10:00–18:00Last appointment 17:15
ClosedTuesday and SundayOther irregular closures / appointment only

Only aesthetic care is available on Saturdays and national holidays. Temporary closures are announced on our official Instagram account.

DOWNTIME & RISKS

POTENZA Prime
downtime, risks and precautions
  1. Depending on the condition and treatment goal, multiple POTENZA sessions may be recommended.
  2. Results vary between individuals, and a marked effect may not be seen in some areas.
  3. Treatment time varies by area and case. A full-face treatment generally takes about 10–30 minutes, or about one hour when anaesthetic time is included.
  4. Some pain may occur depending on the area. Measures to reduce pain can be taken when necessary. Purpura may also occur.
  5. Redness or swelling may occur after treatment. If redness continues for several days, a cream or ointment may be prescribed depending on the area; please apply it for about three days. As a guide, redness may last around three days and swelling around two days, although this varies between individuals.
  6. Use sun protection while redness remains after treatment.
  7. Except in special cases, gauze or tape is not required after treatment.
  8. Depending on the individual, the stratum corneum in the treated area may shed naturally after approximately 3–7 days. Do not rub or remove it forcibly.
  9. Only showering is permitted on the day of treatment. Bathing and make-up may resume the following day.
  10. Rarely, slight raised needle marks may be noticeable, but they generally subside over time.
  11. Areas with large moles, fresh wounds or skin disease may not be treated.
  12. The number of sessions varies by treatment plan; please consult the treating physician.
  13. If redness, blisters or crusting develops during the course of treatment, please contact the clinic so that appropriate care can be provided.
This product is an unapproved medical device in Japan.
A physician imports the device personally from Jeisys Medical Inc. For information about unapproved pharmaceuticals and medical devices, please see the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare guidance.
There are no other domestically approved pharmaceuticals or medical devices with the same components or performance.
In the United States, POTENZA has received FDA clearance under 510(k) K201685. This does not mean that the device is approved in Japan.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions
about POTENZA Prime
How does POTENZA Prime differ from the previous POTENZA system?

The difference is not simply higher power. Building on established RF control technology, POTENZA Prime expands treatment-planning options through condition-specific tips, delivery at multiple depths, Boost Mode, and combinations of invasive and non-invasive RF.

What is 3 Depth Remodeling?

It is designed to deliver RF at multiple depths using needles of different lengths. Treatment is planned by layer—including near the epidermis, the upper dermis and the deeper dermis—rather than at only one depth.

What is Boost Mode?

After RF delivery, additional needling is performed without adding energy. This is intended to widen the microchannels through which the product travels and support more even delivery.

How does it differ from conventional drug delivery?

In addition to the drug-delivery mechanism of the conventional Pumping Tip, which uses changes in pressure, POTENZA Prime includes Boost Mode, which performs additional needling after RF delivery.

Which tip is used for melasma?

The MLS series may be considered when melanin is the principal feature, while VMLS-X36 may be considered when redness or vascular features are also present. The actual tip is selected after examination of redness, inflammation, skin condition and treatment history.

Can a stronger response be expected simply because the tip is newer?

New tips expand the available treatment-planning options, but they do not guarantee a treatment response. Response varies with the condition, skin thickness, treatment history, energy settings and number of sessions.

Are the new tips used for every patient?

The tip used differs from patient to patient. A conventional tip or another treatment may be more appropriate, so the decision is made after examining the skin.

Which campaign treatment applies to acne scars?

The September–October monitor campaign covers drug delivery for acne scarring. POTENZA Prime and McCoom are used to treat acne scars, depressed scars, enlarged pores and skin texture.

Are there requirements for being a monitor patient?

You must agree to photographs before and after treatment and complete an evaluation questionnaire about the procedure. Full-face monitor photographs may be used on social media, the clinic website and at academic meetings after the eye area has been mosaicked so that the individual cannot be identified.

Can it be used for melasma?

Suitability is determined after examining the skin. Melasma can involve not only melanin but also redness, blood flow, inflammation and skin condition, so treatment must be planned carefully.

Is there downtime?

Redness, swelling, pain, bruising, roughness and needle marks may occur. Their severity and duration vary between individuals.

How many sessions are needed?

This varies according to the condition and treatment goal. We assess acne scars, pores, melasma, redness and other findings before proposing the number and interval of sessions.

COUNSELING

We begin by examining your skin
and assessing suitability

Acne scars, melasma, redness and pores may look similar, but treatment differs according to the cause and depth. During your examination, we assess whether POTENZA Prime is suitable or whether other treatments should be combined, then propose a plan that also considers your preferred downtime, treatment period and budget.

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Physicians at Minato Motomachi Beauty and Plastic Surgery Clinic