Myongji Best Plastic Surgery Clinic

Aqua peel: Does extracting blackheads permanently shrink pores?

Explains the AHA, BHA, and AO stages, temporary pore-clearing effects, irritation risks, intervals, and published fees.

Answer at a glance

Explains the AHA, BHA, and AO stages, temporary pore-clearing effects, irritation risks, intervals, and published fees.

Questions answered in this article

  • What concerns is Aqua Peel designed to address?
  • How is Aqua Peel planned and performed?
  • What should I know about cost, recovery, and risks?
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Aqua Peel consultation and treatment information

Who may consider Aqua Peel?

A clinician first reviews the concern, medical history, medicines, and whether Aqua Peel is an appropriate option.

  • When it may be considered

    It may be considered when the stated concern matches the intended role of Aqua Peel.

  • When another assessment comes first

    Active disease, urgent symptoms, or a different underlying cause may require diagnosis or another treatment first.

  • What to disclose before treatment

    Tell the clinician about allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic conditions, medicines, and prior procedures.

How does Aqua Peel compare with other options?

Compare the treatment target, method, recovery, evidence, and limitations rather than choosing by product name alone.

Aqua Peel selection criteria
Comparison pointAqua PeelAlternative or limitation
MethodAqua PeelThe clinic-described Aqua Peel approach; details depend on the assessed condition.Alternative or limitationAnother method may be preferable when the cause, depth, or treatment goal differs.
GoalAqua PeelThe clinic-described Aqua Peel approach; details depend on the assessed condition.Alternative or limitationAnother method may be preferable when the cause, depth, or treatment goal differs.
LimitAqua PeelThe clinic-described Aqua Peel approach; details depend on the assessed condition.Alternative or limitationAnother method may be preferable when the cause, depth, or treatment goal differs.

How is Aqua Peel provided at Myongji Best Plastic Surgery Clinic?

The clinician reviews the current condition, goals, history, and medicines, then sets the treatment area, intensity, and follow-up plan.

  1. STEP 01

    Assessment

    The concern, relevant history, medicines, and warning signs are reviewed.

  2. STEP 02

    Treatment planning

    The treatment area, method, anesthesia if needed, and realistic limits are discussed.

  3. STEP 03

    Procedure

    Aqua Peel is performed according to the individual plan while the response is monitored.

  4. STEP 04

    Follow-up

    Recovery, adverse reactions, and whether additional care is needed are reassessed.

What results can be expected, and what are the limits?

Aqua Peel may help the concern described on this page when the indication and treatment plan are appropriate.

The size, timing, and duration of change vary, and one treatment cannot be assumed to resolve every cause or concern.

Results and recovery vary with the individual condition and treatment extent. No single procedure can be guaranteed to solve every concern.

What risks and recovery changes should be checked?

Expected reactions and important risks differ by method and treatment area. Seek medical advice promptly for severe or worsening symptoms.

  • Expected reaction

    Temporary discomfort, redness, swelling, bruising, or irritation may occur depending on the treatment.

  • Contact the clinic

    Report severe pain, breathing difficulty, spreading redness, fever, blistering, discharge, or other worsening symptoms promptly.

  • Pre-treatment check

    Suitability may change with active infection, skin disease, pregnancy, implanted devices, medicines, or prior treatment.

  • Aftercare

    Follow the clinic’s wound, skin, sun-protection, activity, and review instructions for the specific procedure.

What should be confirmed about cost before consultation?

Published fees are KRW 77,000 once or KRW 350,000 for five sessions.

  • Treatment scope

    Confirm the exact area, product, device, or procedure included in the quoted fee.

  • Sessions or dose

    Confirm the number of sessions, dose or units, interval, and whether maintenance is expected.

  • Included care

    Ask whether consultation, anesthesia, medicines, dressings, or follow-up care are included.

  • Current estimate

    Non-covered fees can change; check the latest public fee page and written estimate before deciding.

Non-covered fees can change. Check the latest public information and consultation estimate.

REFERENCES

References

This article uses the clinic’s published information together with authoritative medical sources.

  1. Myongji Best Plastic Surgery ClinicAqua Peel guide

    Supports: The clinic’s treatment method, scope, and process

  2. Myongji Best Plastic Surgery ClinicNon-covered fee information

    Supports: Published non-covered items and whether a current price is listed

  3. Medical referenceOfficial medical reference

    Supports: Evidence, limitations, safety information, and warning signs cited in this article

  4. American Academy of DermatologyChemical peels: FAQs

    Supports: Evidence, limitations, safety information, and warning signs cited in this article

Published 2026.10.12Last updated 2026.10.12Evidence last checked 2026.10.12