[The Root of Acne Treatment] Acne Extraction

What makes Kkeuthan Clinic's extraction management different?

At Kkeuthan Clinic, we approach extraction not as a simple cleansing concept,

but as a medical and systematic procedure.

By meticulously managing waiting times, we ensure sufficient softening time before extraction procedures,

and delicate needling, performed with a thorough understanding of extraction principles, is essential.

Every step, including tool selection based on pressure intensity for each area, is designed as a patient-customized treatment.

Specifically, during extraction, we remove not only sebum but also inflammation-causing substances inside the comedone to minimize acne recurrence. Instead of blindly applying force, we meticulously treat the necessary areas to minimize skin damage.

At Kkeuthan Clinic, our practitioners regularly participate in in-house seminars, receiving training on extraction techniques and continuously striving for the highest standards in extraction technology.

We have established a system that enables extraction management to go beyond simple treatment, considering both therapeutic effects and recurrence prevention.

Why is professional extraction at a clinic important?

Acne cannot be solved by simply squeezing it out.

When sebum produced by the sebaceous glands gets trapped in blocked pores and hardens, it forms a comedone. A closed comedone becomes a whitehead, while an open comedone oxidizes and appears dark, becoming a blackhead. These comedones become food for acne bacteria, and as bacteria multiply, white blood cells begin to fight, leading to inflammatory acne. Therefore, it is important to remove comedones before inflammation occurs.

The root of acne is ultimately hardened sebum, or comedones.

If these are not removed, bacteria will continue to thrive, and acne will recur.

Extraction is a crucial treatment process for removing these very comedones.

However, improper extraction can actually cause significant irritation and damage to the skin.'

Therefore, it is best to visit a clinic to receive professional extraction.

Which types of acne require extraction?

• Visible or palpable blackheads and whiteheads
• Lesions with significant sebum buildup, on the verge of inflammation
• Pustular acne with pus already formed
• Cases where inflammation has subsided but hard comedones remain
• However, not all acne is suitable for extraction. Acne accompanied by heat or pain may still be experiencing active inflammation, and aggressive extraction can worsen the inflammation. In such cases, it is important to prioritize calming the inflammation with anti-inflammatory herbal injections.

Reasons why extraction should be performed at a clinic, not at home

Extraction is not merely sebum removal; it is a precise skin procedure. For the following reasons, it must be performed by a professional at a clinic:

1. Needling is fundamental.

Before extraction, it is essential to open a pathway with a needle.

The needle should be inserted against the direction of hair growth to guide sebum out along the follicle opening.

This minimizes skin damage, accelerates recovery, and ensures thorough extraction, even of the comedone's root.

2. Tool selection must be flexible according to skin condition.

For shallow and sensitive skin, cotton swab extraction,

for deep and stubborn lesions, a comedone extractor (metal extractor) is used.

Tool selection requires a professional's judgment, considering skin thickness, lesion depth, and necessary pressure.

At Kkeuthan Clinic, we apply these conditions flexibly and provide customized extraction management that minimizes tissue damage.

3. The entire comedone must be removed.

If only pus is squeezed out and the procedure is finished, residual sebum can lead to a higher chance of recurrence.

Complete removal of even solid sebum is necessary to prevent acne recurrence.

Includes a softening process to prevent pore enlargement

At the clinic, we use a sebum softener to gently open pores for irritation-free removal.

4. Precise incision direction and technique

If pricked at an incorrect angle, skin damage can be significant.

At Kkeuthan Clinic, even the needling direction is meticulously adjusted to match the follicle structure.

5. Customized Treatment by Skin Area

Ex: Different approaches are required for each area, such as using cotton swabs for the nose, and a comedone extractor for the chin or areas directly next to the nose.

Applying strong pressure with a comedone extractor to areas that do not require it can cause bruising or skin damage.

6. Infection and Scar Prevention

We minimize the risk of infection by using disposable cotton swabs, high-temperature sterilization of metal instruments, and thorough disinfection before and after treatment.

Extraction Procedure (Kkeuthan Clinic Standard)

• Thorough cleansing and disinfection
• Application of softener and ensuring absorption time
• Needling tailored to the follicle structure
• Customized tool selection and extraction by area (cotton swab, comedone extractor, etc.)

Medical Effects of Extraction: Papers Proven by Research Results

1964 JAMA Study: Confirmed that regular extraction significantly reduces the occurrence of inflammatory acne.

2011 JCAD Paper: Comedone removal has a positive effect on both psychological satisfaction and skin appearance.

As such, extraction is a crucial process at the core of acne prevention and treatment. However, it should not be done excessively or incorrectly, and must be performed safely by a professional.

The Director's Sincerity

Meeting numerous acne patients every day, we always keep one thing in mind.

Extraction is not just simple skin care; it is an extension of medical treatment that protects skin health.

Because we have seen countless times how even a single acne lesion can affect self-esteem beyond just the skin, we have prepared meticulously so that not even one extraction procedure is overlooked.

Thorough, safe, and customized extraction tailored to each patient's skin condition.

That is why I still stay at the clinic until late hours, studying with our estheticians, sharing techniques, and discussing our patients' skin concerns together.

Extraction is not just about squeezing. It is a 'procedure' that must be performed at a clinic.

Recommended for

• Those concerned about small bumps (comedonal acne)
• Those who want to fundamentally treat recurrent acne
• Those new to acne management