Pinhole Alpha
세부 시술

Pinhole Alpha

The most powerful treatment for scars with severe contracture or adhesion that are difficult to treat with the Mild Pinhole Method, using the UltraPulse Alpha laser to activate skin regeneration. As a treatment for intractable scars it does require recovery time, and a long-term plan of roughly 6 months to 1 year is needed.

Overview

Treatment Info

Key facts at a glance

Improvement of Refractory Scars
Improvement of Refractory ScarsThe mild pinhole method is the most powerful treatment for severe contracted and adhered scars that are difficult to treat.
Powerful Regeneration Induction
Powerful Regeneration InductionThe UltraPulse Alpha laser creates visible micro-channels to induce deep skin regeneration.
Long-Term Recovery Care
Long-Term Recovery CareAs a treatment for severe scars, it requires a recovery period of six months to a year, making consistent care essential.
Ultimate Signature Treatment
Ultimate Signature TreatmentYonsei Star Dermatology's proprietary signature treatment for improving refractory scars.
Who it's for

We're here for you

Patient cases this treatment is for. See if your concern fits.

Severe Contracture & Adhesion Scars

Severe Contracture & Adhesion Scars

Those whose daily life is affected by excessive adhesion during skin regeneration or contracture around the joints need a more powerful treatment.

Hypertrophic Burn Scars

Hypertrophic Burn Scars

Effectively treats hypertrophic burn scars that become large and thick from severe burns, preventing problems such as joint deformation or skin contracture.

Old Intractable Scars

Old Intractable Scars

From hypertrophic scars that protrude due to excess collagen during wound healing, to depressed scars where deep fibrosis has progressed—combined with tailored procedures such as subcision, a synergistic effect can be expected.

Benefits

Why choose this?

Core effects of this treatment — what it solves and what to expect.

Improvement of Treatment-Resistant Scars
Improvement of Treatment-Resistant Scars
The UltraPulse Alpha laser powerfully regenerates treatment-resistant scars with severe contracture and adhesion.
Structural Regeneration
Structural Regeneration
Regeneration is induced deep into the skin, improving the structure of scars that were beyond the reach of conventional treatments.
Powerful for Severe Contracture Scars
Powerful for Severe Contracture Scars
Severe contracted and adhered scars beyond mild pinhole are powerfully regenerated with UltraPulse Alpha.
How it works

To the root of every concern, step by step

Yonsei Star's step-by-step treatment design, reaching from the skin surface to deep within the dermis.

Deep Channeling

Procedure Videos

See treatment details and results in video.

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Research

Research evidence

In-house research and published papers backing this treatment.

Pinhole Technique
Pinhole Technique
Our technique, 25 years in the making
Our team

Treating physicians

Physicians performing this treatment. High-difficulty (e.g., scar) handled by Co-Directors.

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FAQ

FAQ

Common questions patients ask about this treatment.

For severe contractures, adhesions, and treatment-resistant scars that are difficult to treat with the Mild Pinhole method, the UltraPulse Alpha laser strongly induces regeneration.

As a powerful treatment, recovery can take six months to a year, so a long-term treatment plan is needed.

Cautions

Pre & post-care

Essential pre/post-care to maximize results and prevent side effects.

Scab Care After Scar TreatmentFine scabs and redness may form after laser scar treatment; do not pick them and let them fall off naturally.
UV Protection After Scar TreatmentTo prevent pigmentation, apply thorough sun protection to the treated area and repeat treatments at the recommended intervals.
Avoid alcohol for 1 week after treatment.Alcohol can worsen inflammatory reactions and slow down skin recovery. For the best treatment results, please refrain from drinking for one week after the procedure.
Avoid strenuous exercise for 1 week after treatment.Strenuous exercise that causes heavy sweating can induce inflammation, so please avoid it for one week. Light activities like walking are fine.
Advantages

Why Yonsei Star

Why Yonsei Star stands out for this treatment.

Specialized Scar Treatment
Specialized Scar Treatment
We systematically diagnose and treat diverse scar types — burn, acne, keloid, and surgical scars — drawing on decades of clinical experience.
Proprietary Pinhole Technique
Proprietary Pinhole Technique
In-house 'pinhole technique' combining CO2 laser with collagen-induction drugs. Highly effective for deep burn and surgical scars; presented at multiple international societies.
Korean Dermatological Association Presidency
Korean Dermatological Association Presidency
Co-Director Dr. Lee Sang-Joo currently serves as President of the Korean Dermatological Association, continuing academically grounded care that reflects the latest society-level insights and guidelines in practice.
Multiple Medical Textbooks Authored
Multiple Medical Textbooks Authored
Authored multiple textbooks — Acne Bible, Medical Skincare, Pigmentary System, Skin Barrier, Gold PTT Aesthetic Treatment, Medical Nail Care, Medical Body Care — standardizing clinical know-how.
Green Prescription Clinic Certified
Green Prescription Clinic Certified
Certified as a Green Prescription Clinic by Korea's Ministry of Health and HIRA after rigorous review — performing only what the patient truly needs, no over-treatment.
Over 25 Years of Clinical Experience
Over 25 Years of Clinical Experience
Drawing on rich experience treating scars of many types and conditions, we build a treatment plan tailored to each patient's skin.

Treatments Backed by Research

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