What's Different About Kkeuthan Clinic's Extraction Management?

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

but as a medical and systematic procedure.

We ensure sufficient softening time before the extraction procedure through thorough waiting time management,

prioritize delicate needling based on an understanding of extraction principles,

and design every step, including tool selection based on pressure intensity per area, to be patient-customized.

In particular, during extraction, we remove not only sebum but also inflammation-inducing substances inside the comedone to minimize acne recurrence. Instead of forcefully extracting, we perform precise procedures on the necessary areas to minimize skin damage.

At Kkeuthan Clinic, our practitioners regularly participate in in-house seminars to receive training on extraction techniques, continuously striving for the standardization and improvement of extraction skills.

We have structured our system to provide extraction management that goes beyond a simple procedure, considering treatment efficacy and recurrence prevention.

Why is Professional Extraction Management at a Clinic Important?

Acne is not simply resolved by squeezing it out.

When sebum produced by the sebaceous glands gets blocked in pores and hardens without being expelled, it becomes a comedone. Closed comedones are whiteheads, and open comedones oxidize and appear black, becoming blackheads. These comedones become food for acne bacteria, and as bacteria proliferate, 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, or a comedone.

If this is not removed, bacteria will continue to thrive, and acne will recur.

Extraction is a key treatment process for removing these comedones.

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

Therefore, it is advisable to visit a clinic for professional extractions.

For Which Types of Acne is Extraction Necessary?

• Visible or palpable blackheads, 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 sensation or pain may still have active inflammation, and forced extraction could worsen it. In such cases, it is important to first calm the inflammation through anti-inflammatory acupuncture.

Reasons Why Extractions Should Be Done at a Clinic, Not at Home

Extraction is not merely sebum removal but a precise skin procedure. For the following reasons, you must receive it from a professional at a clinic:

1. Needling is fundamental.

Before extraction, a passage must always be opened with a needle.

It is necessary to gently puncture against the direction of hair growth to expel sebum along the follicular opening.

This minimizes skin damage, accelerates recovery, and allows for thorough extraction down to the root of the comedone.

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

For shallow and sensitive skin, cotton swab extraction,

for deep and hardened 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 process ends there, sebum remains, increasing the likelihood of recurrence.

Acne will not recur only when even solid sebum is completely removed.

Includes a softening process to prevent pore enlargement

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

4. Precise incision direction and technique

Sticking at an incorrect angle can cause significant skin damage.

At Kkeut Hanuiwon, even the needling direction is carefully adjusted to match the hair follicle structure.

5. Customized Treatment by Skin Area

Example: Different approaches are needed for each area, such as using cotton swabs for the nose, and comedo extractors for the chin or directly next to the nose.

Using a comedo extractor forcefully on areas that do not require pressure can result in 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 Treatment Process (Kkeut Hanuiwon Standards)

• Thorough Cleansing and Disinfection
• Application of Softening Agent and Ensuring Absorption Time
• Needling Aligned with Hair Follicle Structure
• Custom Tool Selection and Extraction by Area (e.g., cotton swabs, comedo extractors)

Medical Effects of Extraction: Studies Proven by Research Findings

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 a professional.

A Sincere Message from the Head Director

We meet numerous acne patients every day and always keep one thing in mind.

Extraction is not just simple skin care, but 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 to ensure that not even a single extraction treatment is overlooked.

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

That is why I still remain at the clinic late into the night, studying with our aesthetician teachers, sharing techniques, and contemplating our patients' skin together.

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

Recommended For

• Those concerned about small bumps or whiteheads
• Those who wish to fundamentally treat recurring acne
• Those who are new to acne management