Closed comedone care · Myeongdong, Seoul

Whitehead Treatment in Myeongdong, Seoul

Small skin-coloured bumps under the surface, gently cleared with sterile extraction, mild peels and a routine that stops them returning.

Same price as locals
English-speaking team
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Skin analysis station at Umi Clinic used to examine clogged pores — **1–3 visits** Smoother texture within weeks

Quick answer

What are whiteheads and how are they treated?

Whiteheads are closed comedones — pores blocked by oil and dead skin under a thin layer of skin, so they look like small white or flesh-coloured bumps rather than dark dots. They often cluster on the forehead, chin and jawline.

Treatment opens and clears these pores safely with a fine sterile lancet and extractor, followed by a gentle chemical peel or exfoliating facial. A home routine with a retinoid or salicylic acid keeps new ones from forming. If bumps turn red and sore, an acne facial can calm inflammation too.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Yoon Jong-woo , Medical Director, Umi Clinic (Korean-licensed physician) · Updated October 2026. Results vary by person; the doctor explains risks, side effects and alternatives at consultation.

Session: 30–45 min
Numbing: Not usually needed
Downtime: Tiny marks 1–2 days
Results: Smoother skin in 1–3 weeks
Repeat: Every 3–4 weeks if needed
Pricing: Same price as locals

Your visit

How Whitehead works at Umi

Every visit is doctor-led and explained in English, from the first skin check to aftercare.

Skin check
The doctor confirms the bumps are comedones, not milia or fungal acne.
Gentle preparation
Skin is cleansed and softened with a mild acid solution.
Sterile extraction
Each whitehead is opened with a fine lancet and cleared without squeezing hard.
Aftercare
Soothing serum, non-comedogenic moisturiser and SPF; no picking.

Before & after

How whiteheads are cleared

Opening blocked pores and speeding up skin turnover lets trapped oil escape, so bumps flatten and texture becomes smoother.

Illustration of the mechanism — not a patient photo. Individual results vary; real before-and-after photos can be reviewed at consultation.

Day 1

Extracted spots look slightly pink.

Week 1

Tiny marks fade; skin feels smoother.

Weeks 2–4

Fewer new bumps with the right home care.

Is it right for you?

Who Whitehead suits best

Good fit if you…

Have many small closed bumps on forehead or chin
Find texture rough under make-up
Want safe removal rather than picking
Have mild, non-inflamed acne

Consider another option if…

Bumps are itchy and uniform — may be fungal acne
Bumps are hard and white for months — may be milia
You have painful cysts — see cystic acne
You have an active skin infection or sunburn

Recovery & results

What to expect, step by step

Same day
Small pink dots where pores were cleared.
1–3 days
Marks fade; light make-up is fine after 24 hours.
2–4 weeks
Texture looks smoother as turnover improves.
Maintenance
Repeat only if congestion builds up again.

FAQ

Whitehead questions

Whiteheads or milia — what is the difference?

Whiteheads are clogged pores with oil that come and go. Milia are tiny keratin cysts that stay hard and do not drain with normal extraction; the doctor can tell them apart.

Should I pop whiteheads myself?

It is best not to. Squeezing can push contents deeper and leave marks. Sterile extraction is cleaner and safer.

Which skincare helps prevent whiteheads?

Gentle cleansing, a non-comedogenic moisturiser and a salicylic acid or retinoid product suited to your skin.

Can whiteheads be caused by my make-up?

Heavy or oily products can contribute. Switching to non-comedogenic products often helps.

Do foreigners pay more?

No. International patients pay the same price as local patients at Umi Clinic.

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