Acne Extraction [The First Step in Acne Management]

What makes Kkeuthan Clinic's Extraction Care different?

At Kkeuthan Clinic, we approach extractions not merely as a cleansing concept,

but as a medical and systematic procedure.

By meticulously managing preparation time, we ensure sufficient softening time before the extraction procedure,

essential delicate needling performed with an understanding of extraction principles,

and even tool selection based on pressure intensity per area – all processes are designed to be customized for each patient.

In particular, during extraction, we remove not only sebum but also inflammatory substances inside comedones, minimizing acne recurrence. Instead of forcefully extracting, we perform precise procedures on necessary areas, minimizing skin damage.

At Kkeuthan Clinic, our practitioners regularly participate in in-house seminars, receiving training on extraction techniques, and consistently achieving an upward standardization of extraction skills.

Beyond a simple procedure, we have structured our system to allow for extraction care that considers both treatment effectiveness and recurrence prevention.

Pimple Extraction Care at a Clinic, Why is it Important?

Acne cannot be resolved simply by squeezing.

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

The root of acne is ultimately hardened sebum, in other words, comedones.

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

Extraction is a crucial treatment process that removes these comedones.

However, if extractions are not performed correctly, they can actually cause significant irritation and damage to the skin.'

Therefore, it is recommended to visit a clinic to receive extractions from an expert.

What types of acne require extraction?

• Visible or palpable blackheads, whiteheads
• Lesions with significant sebum accumulation and in the pre-inflammatory stage
• Pustular acne where pus has already formed
• Cases where inflammation has subsided but hard comedones remain
• However, not all acne is suitable for extraction. Acne with a sensation of heat or accompanied by pain may still be actively inflamed, and forceful extraction can worsen the inflammation. In such cases, it is important to primarily calm the inflammation through anti-inflammatory treatment.

Reasons to receive extractions at a clinic, not at home

Extraction is not just simple sebum removal; it is a precise skin procedure. For the following reasons, you must receive it from an expert at a clinic:

1. Needling is fundamental.

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

The needle must be inserted against the direction of hair growth to effectively expel sebum along the follicle opening.

This reduces skin damage, speeds up recovery, and ensures thorough extraction 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 firm lesions, a comedone extractor (metal extractor) is used.

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

At Kkeuthan Clinic, we apply these principles flexibly according to these conditions, providing customized extraction care that minimizes tissue damage.

3. The entire comedone must be removed.

If only pus is squeezed out, sebum will remain, increasing the likelihood of recurrence.

Acne will not recur only if solidified sebum is completely removed.

Including a softening process to prevent pore enlargement

At the clinic, we use a sebum softener to gently open pores and remove contents without irritation.

4. Precise incision direction and technique

If pricked at the wrong angle, skin damage is significant.

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

5. Customized Treatment for Each Skin Area

Example: Cotton swabs for the nose, comedones for the chin or directly next to the nose; different approaches are needed for different areas.

Using a comedone extractor forcefully on areas that don't require pressure 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.

Acne Extraction Process (Kkeuthan Clinic Standards)

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

Medical Effects of Extraction: Research-Proven Studies

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

2011 JCAD Paper: Comedone removal positively impacts 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 performed forcefully or incorrectly and must be done safely by an expert.

Director's Sincere Message

We meet countless acne patients every day and 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 too many times how a single acne lesion can affect not only the skin but also self-esteem, we have prepared not to overlook even a single extraction procedure.

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 aestheticians, sharing techniques, and discussing our patients' skin concerns together.

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

Recommended for:

• Those concerned about small bumps/milia
• Those who want to fundamentally treat recurring acne
• Those who are new to acne management