What's different about Ggeut Hanuion's Extraction Management?

At Ggeut Hanuion, extraction is not merely a concept of cleansing,

but approached as a medical and systematic procedure.

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

delicate needling performed with an understanding of extraction principles is essential,

and all processes, including tool selection based on pressure intensity for each area, are designed for the patient's customization.

Specifically, during extraction, we remove not only sebum but also inflammation-inducing substances within the comedone to minimize acne recurrence. Instead of forcefully extracting, we precisely treat the necessary areas to minimize skin damage.

At Ggeut Hanuion, our practitioners regularly participate in in-house seminars to receive training on extraction techniques, consistently striving for the upward standardization of extraction skills.

We have established a system that allows for extraction management that goes beyond a simple procedure, considering both treatment efficacy and recurrence prevention.

Why is professional extraction management at a clinic important?

Acne cannot be resolved by simply squeezing it out.

When sebum produced in the sebaceous glands clogs pores, it cannot be expelled and hardens, forming a comedone. A closed comedone becomes a whitehead, while an open comedone oxidizes and appears black, becoming a blackhead. These comedones become food 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, or comedones.

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

Extraction is precisely the key treatment process for removing these comedones.

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

Therefore, it is best to visit a clinic for professional extraction.

What types of acne require extraction?

• Visible or palpable blackheads and 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 warmth or pain may still be undergoing inflammation, and forced extraction can worsen the inflammation. In such cases, it is important to prioritize calming the inflammation through anti-inflammatory herbal acupuncture.

Reasons to get extraction at a clinic, not at home

Extraction is not just simple sebum removal; it is a precise dermatological procedure. For the following reasons, you must receive it from a professional 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 expel sebum along the follicular opening.

This minimizes skin damage, accelerates 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 a professional's judgment, considering skin thickness, lesion depth, and the necessary pressure.

At Ggeut Hanuion, we apply tools flexibly according to these conditions and perform customized extraction management that minimizes tissue damage.

3. The entire comedone must be removed.

If only pus is squeezed out and the procedure ends, residual sebum increases the chance of recurrence.

Acne will not recur only if the solid form of sebum is completely removed.

Includes a softening process to prevent pore enlargement

At the clinic, pores are gently opened using a sebum softener for removal without irritation.

4. Precise incision direction and technique

Stabbing at an incorrect angle can cause significant skin damage.

At Kkeuthan Clinic, we meticulously adjust the needling direction to align with the follicle structure.

5. Customized Treatment by Skin Area

Example: The nose requires cotton swabs, while the chin or areas directly next to the nose may require a comedone extractor. Different approaches are needed for different areas.

If a strong comedone extractor is used on areas that do not require pressure, bruising or skin damage may occur.

6. Infection and Scar Prevention

We minimize the risk of infection through the use of disposable cotton swabs, high-temperature sterilization of metal instruments, and thorough disinfection before and after treatment.

Acne Extraction Process (Kkeuthan Clinic Standard)

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

Medical Effects of Extraction: Studies Proving Results

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 excessively or incorrectly and must be safely carried out by a professional.

The 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 aimed at preserving skin health.

Having seen too many times how a single acne can affect self-esteem beyond just the skin, we have prepared to ensure that not even a single extraction procedure is taken lightly.

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

That is why I still stay at the clinic until late hours, studying with our estheticians, sharing techniques, and discussing our patients' skin concerns together.

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

Recommended for

• Those concerned about whiteheads/blackheads
• Those who want to fundamentally treat recurring acne
• Those new to acne management