Acne Scar Consultations near Samseong Station & COEX: How to Choose a Clinic That Checks Your Scar Type First

Acne scars may look alike, but they differ in shape and depth: narrow, deep ice pick scars, wide, gently sloping rolling scars, and boxcar scars with sharp edges. That is why the right order is to have your scar type and depth explained before choosing a treatment name. When choosing where to consult near Samseong Station and COEX, check four things: whether the scar types are explained separately, whether current breakouts are looked at first, whether options are explained together with their limits, and whether the recovery schedule and return visits are clear. Medical Bloom Korean Medicine Clinic · COEX offers consultations for depressed scars, a 4-minute walk from Seolleung Station exits 9–10.

Written by: Lee Ji-seung, Medical Director (Korean Medicine Doctor, PhD in Eastern and Western Medicine) · Date: 2026.10.8

Medical Bloom Korean Medicine Clinic · COEX is a Korean Medicine clinic in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, offering care for scars and pores, lifting, skin boosters, and Korean Medicine weight management. When patients tell us "my acne marks are pitted and makeup can't cover them," there is often a mix of different scar types. This article focuses on what to check at your first consultation.

Acne scars are not all the same

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) explains that most people with acne scars develop depressed scars, and one person often has several types at once. The same guide divides depressed scars into three types.

This three-type classification was proposed in a 2001 paper by Jacob and colleagues in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) as a basis for choosing treatment according to scar type, and it has been widely used since.

What is easily confused with scars

Flat brown or red marks left after a breakout settles may not be scars. The AAD notes that a flat change in color after acne is usually not a scar but post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Because depressed scars and color marks are handled differently, ask to have the two explained separately at your consultation.

What to check at your first scar consultation

DermNet, a New Zealand skin information site, explains that scar treatment should be individualized to the scar's size, depth and location, your skin type, and your goals and budget. The same article notes that more than one method may be combined to address color, texture and volume, and that several sessions may be needed.

Noting the following before your consultation will make it easier to understand the examination results.

Four criteria for choosing where to consult about scars near Samseong Station and COEX

You can apply these criteria in the same way to any clinic you compare.

1. Are scar type and depth explained area by area?

Scars on the cheeks, temples and forehead may be different types. Check whether you were told, area by area, "what kind of scar this is." If you were handed a treatment list and price sheet first, we recommend asking about the examination findings again.

2. Are current breakouts looked at first?

If new breakouts keep appearing, new scars can keep forming. As DermNet advises, a key point of comparison is whether a plan for managing active acne is discussed as well.

3. Are options explained together with their limits?

DermNet groups scar treatments into methods that resurface the skin, methods that lift depressed areas, and methods that remove the scar. As one of these, it describes subcision, which cuts the fibrous bands beneath a scar so the skin can rise. Whatever the method, ask why it is recommended for your scars, roughly how many sessions are planned and when progress will be assessed, and what is difficult to expect. Because DermNet explains that acne scars are usually long-lasting, a consultation that sets specific improvement goals is more realistic than one promising they will "disappear completely."

4. Are the recovery schedule and return visits clear?

Scar treatment often requires several visits. Ask how long redness or bruising may last after treatment and how far apart visits will be, and consider whether the location is easy to reach from your workplace or daily routes.

Consulting about scars at Medical Bloom Korean Medicine Clinic · COEX

We are one of the clinics you can compare using the four criteria above. Here is what you can confirm from our official information.

• Scope of care: Our BLOOM scar needle page covers depressed scars from acne, chickenpox or surgery, as well as enlarged pores. It is described as a method that separates, with a special needle, the fibrous tissue pulling the scar down, without shaving the skin or applying heat. The procedure takes about 10 minutes.
• Treatments discussed together: Depending on the examination, we may also explain POTENZA laser and Pore Contactor for texture and pores, and PN Rebuilder for regenerative care.
• How consultations work: We first check your skin with an Advanced Skin Analysis and then explain your options.
• Location and hours: 2F, 37-3 Seolleung-ro 92-gil (Samseong-dong), Gangnam-gu, Seoul, a 4-minute walk from Seolleung Station exits 9–10. Open weekdays 10:00–19:00 and Saturdays and public holidays 10:00–17:00; closed Sundays. No lunch break; by appointment. Parking is available.

The number of sessions needed, expected results and costs cannot be determined before an examination, so they are not included in this article. After the examination, we explain them based on our assessment of your scar types and depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I tell what type of scar I have on my own?

You can make a rough guess, but it is hard to classify them accurately. According to the AAD, one person often develops several types of depressed scars at once. Bringing photos taken in bright light with the light coming from the side makes the consultation easier.

Q. Can I have a scar consultation while I still get breakouts?

Yes. However, DermNet advises treating active acne before managing scars. We recommend a consultation that looks at both your current breakouts and your scars and decides the order of care.

Q. Can I go back to work right after treatment?

It depends on the treatment and your skin condition. The BLOOM scar needle can cause temporary redness or slight bruising after treatment, so if you have an important event, please tell us the date at your consultation.

Q. Can I consult in a foreign language?

Our website is available in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), and we offer consultations for international patients. You can contact us first through KakaoTalk, LINE, WeChat or WhatsApp.

Temporary redness, swelling, bruising, scabbing or pigmentation may occur after treatment, and results and side effects can vary from person to person. Please consult thoroughly with our medical staff before treatment.

If you would like to start by calmly checking your scar types, choose whichever is convenient: Naver Booking or KakaoTalk consultation. Medical Bloom Korean Medicine Clinic · COEX is a 4-minute walk from Seolleung Station exits 9–10.

References

• American Academy of Dermatology, Acne scars: Signs and symptoms (updated 2023.12.8)
• American Academy of Dermatology, Acne scars: Overview (updated 2023.12.8)
• DermNet, Acne scarring (2023)
• Jacob CI, Dover JS, Kaminer MS. Acne scarring: a classification system and review of treatment options. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001;45(1):109-117.