Hong Kong Doctor Visits Pixellab to Learn ULTRApulse Alpha | Chief Director Song Jong-geun

Hello. I'm Song Jong-geun, Chief Director of Pixellab Plastic Surgery Clinic.

Today, I'd like to share a rather special day with you.

On October 9, Dr. Dennis Li, who practices medicine in Hong Kong, paid a visit to Pixellab.

The purpose of his visit was training on the ULTRApulse Alpha treatment.

Since a doctor practicing overseas had made the trip all the way to Korea, I wanted to share, in as much detail as possible, the experience I've built up through my own practice. Let me tell you a bit about that day.

Not long ago, it was we who traveled abroad to learn.

Medical technology keeps advancing, and new devices are released steadily. I also tend to take an interest in new devices and treatment methods when they come out and study them.

In the past, it was common for Korean medical professionals to travel to overseas conferences and training sites to learn new techniques. Recently, however, there have been cases of overseas medical professionals visiting Korea to learn from its clinical experience.

Following medical professionals from Australia, Pixellab has now welcomed a visitor from Hong Kong. Personally, I find it very rewarding to have the opportunity to share experiences with medical professionals who practice in different environments.

Above all, it was especially meaningful to discuss acne scar treatment, which I consider very important in my practice.

Rather than focusing on the device itself, we examined patients' skin together.

This training was held in the treatment room at Pixellab Plastic Surgery Clinic. While it's important to explain the features and basic operating principles of the ULTRApulse Alpha device, the part I most wanted to convey was something else: how to observe a patient's scars and what criteria to use when planning treatment.

Acne scars may look similar at first glance, but when you examine them closely, each one is different. Some areas are deeply sunken, while others are wide and spread shallowly. Even within the same face, the shape and density of scars and the skin condition often vary. That's why I don't take the same approach to every area when treating acne scars.

I don't believe this can be solved simply by learning how to operate the device.

That's because it's essential to understand what skin is being treated, how it's being treated, and why.

After all, there's no explanation better than showing it directly.

In this training, we also took time to go through an actual treatment procedure together. While performing the procedure, I explained what I consider for each area and how the approach changes depending on the condition of the scar. Dr. Dennis Li observed the procedure up close and asked questions about the parts he was curious about. Talking while looking at the actual treatment naturally led to more detailed discussion.

Things that may feel complicated when explained verbally are often much easier to understand when you can see the actual skin and procedure together. When I explain a procedure to someone, I also end up re-examining things I normally take for granted. That's why sessions like this are meaningful to me. Although I'm in the role of teacher, it's also a time for me to reflect on my own approach to patient care.

Using the same device does not mean delivering the same treatment.

ULTRApulse Alpha is a laser device that allows treatment to be planned to suit a variety of skin conditions. However, even with the same device, not every practitioner performs treatment in the same way.

This is also what I consider important in acne scar treatment. Of course, a good device is an important factor in planning treatment. But ultimately, I believe what matters is how carefully the practitioner using the device examines the patient's skin and what judgments they make. That's why in this training, rather than simply showing how to operate the device, I focused on sharing the considerations that matter in actual clinical practice.

Thank you for coming all the way from Hong Kong.

After the training, we held a ceremony to present a certificate of completion for the Lumenis ULTRApulse Alpha training program. Once again, I'd like to thank Dr. Dennis Li for taking the time to visit from Hong Kong.

Through this meeting, I was able to share the treatment methods I've gained experience with, and I enjoyed exchanging ideas with a medical professional practicing in another country. I hope opportunities for this kind of exchange will continue.

I will continue to study and share.

I think acne scar treatment is a very challenging field. Scars come in many shapes, and skin conditions differ from person to person, so there is always a lot to think through. This is also why, even after many years of practice, I need to keep rethinking and learning each time I encounter a new case. Sharing experiences with overseas medical professionals, as we did this time, is valuable, but above all, I believe it matters that those experiences actually help with patient care.

Going forward, I will keep learning and researching through conferences, training, and exchanges with medical professionals from diverse backgrounds.

I will also do my best to thoughtfully apply the experience gained along the way to the care of patients who visit Pixellab Plastic Surgery Clinic.

Thank you for reading this long post today.

Pixellab Plastic Surgery Clinic

Chief Director Song Jong-geun

*This post was written directly by Pixellab Plastic Surgery Clinic for the purpose of providing medical information and promotion, in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Service Act. All treatments and surgeries carry the possibility of side effects depending on the individual, so we recommend making a decision only after thorough consultation with qualified medical professionals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of device is ULTRApulse Alpha?

ULTRApulse Alpha is a laser device that allows treatment to be planned to suit a variety of skin conditions. The post explains that even when the same device is used, the treatment plan can vary depending on how the scars are diagnosed, the approach for each area, and the energy settings.

Why did a doctor from Hong Kong visit Pixellab?

Dr. Dennis Li, who practices in Hong Kong, visited Pixellab on October 9 for ULTRApulse Alpha treatment training. The post notes that after medical professionals from Australia, this visit brought a medical professional from Hong Kong to Pixellab.

What criteria are used to plan acne scar treatment?

The approach involves examining the type and depth of the scars and the condition of the surrounding skin, then determining the appropriate treatment method and energy settings for each area. The post explains that even for the same acne scars, the same approach is not applied to every area.

If the same device is used, is the treatment the same?

Using the same device does not necessarily result in the same treatment. Treatment plans can vary depending on how the patient's scars are diagnosed, what approach each area requires, and how the energy is set.

What happened after the training?

After the training, a certificate of completion for the Lumenis ULTRApulse Alpha training program was presented. During the session, participants reviewed an actual treatment procedure together, and the post notes that Dr. Dennis Li observed closely and asked questions.

Is it necessary to consult a medical professional before treatment?

Yes. The post recommends making a decision after thorough consultation with qualified medical professionals. It also notes that all treatments and surgeries carry the possibility of side effects depending on the individual.