What is Fordyce Spot Agnes?

Fordyce spots are benign skin lesions that appear as tiny white or yellowish bumps, prominently visible close to the surface, due to the abnormal location and proliferation of sebaceous glands in the lip mucosa or border where they normally shouldn't exist.

Outwardly, they resemble milia or small pimples, making it tempting to squeeze or attempt extraction with your hands. However, no contents will be discharged, and instead, the thin mucosal tissue is likely to tear, causing scars or inflammation.

Furthermore, this condition does not disappear on its own by applying ointment or waiting for natural shedding. Therefore, precise treatment is required to directly target and eliminate the problematic sebaceous gland clusters.

Kkeut Clinic's Fordyce Spot Agnes is a customized treatment that utilizes a special insulated high-frequency 1-pin needle to selectively thermo-coagulate and destroy only the hyperplastic ectopic sebaceous glands within the dermal mucosa, without damaging the delicate and thin lip epidermis.

What makes Kkeut Clinic’s Fordyce Spot Agnes special?

Scatter Pattern Design Considering Fordyce Spot Distribution

Fordyce spots tend to appear not as single or a couple of bumps, but rather in clusters along the lip line, spreading widely. Kkeut Clinic avoids mechanical methods that only superficially target visible yellow granules one shot at a time. Instead, we design the treatment with a scatter pattern, calculating the direction and extent of sebaceous gland spread from the central part of the lesion to its periphery. We meticulously treat not only the visible granules but also the surrounding microscopic latent sebaceous glands to create clean and smooth lip contours.

Micromanagement of Needle Depth and Radiofrequency Output tailored to Lip Anatomy

The lips have thinner epidermis than general facial skin, and are densely packed with capillaries and sensory nerves, making them prone to scarring or hyperpigmentation if excessive heat or deep stimulation is applied. Kkeut Clinic meticulously calculates the size of Fordyce spots, their protrusion, and thickness differences across various lip areas, then safely performs the procedure by setting appropriate needle insertion depth, radiofrequency output values, and energization time on a 1:1 customized basis.

Real-time Feedback and Mirror Confirmation System for Tissue Response

When high-frequency thermal energy is accurately delivered to the sebaceous glands, a unique tissue coagulation reaction occurs, where the lesion slightly swells or its color subtly changes. During the procedure, Kkeut Clinic monitors this reaction visually in real-time to prevent excessive thermal damage and immediately reinforce insufficient areas. Immediately after the procedure, we pursue meticulous completeness by directly checking the treated area with the patient in a mirror to reconfirm any remaining lesions.

Premium Calming Care with Jaurungo Modeling Pack After Treatment

Considering the lips' characteristic tendency to swell and redden easily even with minor thermal stimulation, immediately after the procedure, a modeling pack containing traditional Korean herbal 'Jaurungo' ingredients is applied. This helps reduce skin heat, promote wound healing, and protect the skin barrier, quickly soothing swelling and redness.

Sterile Packaged Single-Use Individual Tips

As the procedure involves the mucosa and surrounding lip area, we strictly adhere to the principle of using only thoroughly sterilized single-use individual tips to completely prevent the risk of cross-contamination.

Treatment Effects

Fundamental Coagulation and Destruction of Yellow Granule Sebaceous Glands on the Lips

By directly coagulating the ectopic sebaceous gland clusters themselves with high-frequency energy emitted from the tip of an insulated needle, without burning the epidermis, the protruding bumpy lesions are flattened.

Restoration of a Smooth Lip Line without Scars

Since the method does not involve scraping or tearing the lip surface, it leaves no ulcers or pitted scars, and instead refines the messy-looking lip contour and tone back to their original smooth texture.

Reduced Recurrence Rate and Management of Surrounding Latent Sebaceous Glands

Through the scatter pattern technique, microscopic proliferating sebaceous glands around prominent bumps are precisely treated, reducing the possibility of recurrence where granules re-emerge in adjacent areas after the procedure.

Rapid Stabilization of Mucosal Redness and Swelling

The special insulated coating needle and immediate post-procedure Jaurungo modeling pack care minimize damage to normal blood vessels and tissues, accelerating the recovery speed.

Recommended for

Those bothered by bumpy yellow and white granules on or around their lips.

Those whose lip line looks messy due to Fordyce spot bumps, and whose irregularities are prominent even when applying lipstick.

Those who thought it was acne or a pimple and squeezed it with their fingernails, but only blood came out without any core.

Those who haven't seen any improvement with topical medications, ointments, or lip balms, and desire fundamental device-based treatment.

Those with thin and sensitive lip skin who hesitated due to concerns about scars or hyperpigmentation after laser or invasive procedures.

Those seeking delicate, design-focused treatment that considers the entire lip line, rather than a haphazard treatment of individual bumps.

Treatment Process

1:1 Doctor's Precise Consultation and Lesion Diagnosis

The doctor directly observes the patient's lip lesions to accurately differentiate Fordyce spots from simple troubles or milia, and diagnoses the extent and depth of sebaceous gland clusters.

Cleansing of Treatment Area and Scatter Pattern Design

Excess oil and lip makeup residue are thoroughly cleansed from the lip surface, and the treatment area is precisely designed according to the central part of the lesion and the distribution of surrounding sebaceous glands.

Application of Topical Anesthetic Cream

To minimize discomfort in the pain-sensitive lip mucosa area, topical anesthetic cream is carefully applied to the area, and sufficient waiting time is provided.

Customized Agnes Insulated Needle Treatment

After attaching a sterile, individual tip, each sebaceous gland is precisely coagulated with needle depth and output adjusted according to lip thickness and lesion size. The treatment status is checked with the patient through a mirror, while monitoring real-time tissue reactions.

Jaungo Modeling Pack Soothing Treatment

To quickly reduce the subtle redness and heat sensation in the treated area, a traditional Korean medicine Jaungo soothing modeling pack is applied closely to the lips to stabilize the skin.

Post-treatment Precautions and Departure

You will receive detailed instructions on micro-scab care, precautions during meals, and moisturizing methods, then return home comfortably.

Our Clinic Director's Sincere Message

"The yellow granules that appear on the lips are not mere blemishes, but a condition caused by the abnormal positioning of sebaceous glands within the skin. Therefore, the key is the precision of delicately coagulating the sebaceous glands themselves, rather than merely removing the surface."

When I encounter patients in the clinic who are concerned about Fordyce spots, it's common to see them having poked with needles or squeezed forcefully with fingernails, thinking it's sebum, only to be left with bruises and scars on their lips. The lips are one of the thinnest and most sensitive areas of the skin on our body. No matter how good the equipment, indiscriminately poking with uniform intensity can leave scars, and conversely, if touched too weakly, the sebaceous glands may remain, leading to unsatisfactory results.

Kkeut Clinic safely protects the thin lip epidermis using insulated needles and meticulously treats hidden sebaceous glands along the lip curves with a scattered pattern design. During the procedure, we visually confirm the tissue's thermal reaction throughout and quickly soothe lip irritation with Jaungo calming care. For small and sensitive areas, we apply an even more careful and sincere touch to help you regain clean and confident lips.

Post-Procedure Precautions

Managing Redness and Minor Swelling: Immediately after the procedure, temporary redness, heat sensation, and minor swelling may occur around the lips, but these will naturally subside over a few days, so please do not worry.

Do Not Forcefully Remove Micro-Scabs: During the coagulation process of sebaceous glands, tiny pinpoint scabs may form on the lip surface. Do not pick or rub them with your hands; let them fall off naturally.

Avoid Strong Friction on the Day of Treatment: On the day of the procedure, do not rub the lip area vigorously or scrub hard with cleansing foam; only use a light water rinse.

Avoid Irritating Foods: To prevent irritation and complications in the treated area, avoid consuming hot, spicy, or salty irritating foods for 2 to 3 days.

Avoid High-Temperature Environments and Indulgent Foods for One Week: To promote fast wound healing of the mucous membrane and prevent inflammation, avoid saunas, jjimjilbangs (Korean bathhouses), swimming pools, alcohol, and smoking for 7 days.

Limit Use of Color Cosmetics: Refrain from using chemical color products such as lipsticks, tints, and tattoo pens until the lip area has healed and micro-wounds are completely stable. Instead, frequently apply a non-irritating moisturizer or regenerative lip balm.

Moisturize and Protect from UV During Outings: To prevent dryness while your skin regenerates, carefully apply lip moisturizer, and take care to avoid direct exposure to UV rays when outdoors.

Guidance if Discomfort Persists: If you experience any unusual reactions such as itching, persistent severe pain, or redness that does not subside, please contact the clinic without delay.

Q&A

Q. Should I not squeeze Fordyce spots with my hands?

A. You must absolutely not squeeze them out. Fordyce spots are not like acne where sebum is trapped within a pore; rather, they are a condition where sebaceous gland tissue itself has proliferated in an abnormal location, forming clumps. Attempting extraction will not release any contents and will only tear the delicate lip mucous membrane, carrying a very high risk of causing permanent indented scars, hyperpigmentation, and secondary bacterial infections.

Q. What is the principle by which Agnes treatment treats Fordyce spots?

A. We use micro-insulated needles. The upper part of the needle is specially coated and insulated, so heat is not transmitted to the epidermal contact area, and radiofrequency energy is emitted only from the tip of the needle. Therefore, only problematic sebaceous glands located deep within the lip mucous membrane are selectively thermo-coagulated and destroyed, without causing epidermal damage or burns.

Q. Is the pain very severe for a lip procedure?

A. The lips are an area with highly developed sensory nerves, so they can be sensitive to pain. Kkeut Clinic carefully applies a high-concentration topical anesthetic cream for a sufficient period before the procedure to proactively alleviate pain, and we meticulously adjust the output while observing the patient's reactions, so you can receive the treatment comfortably. After the procedure, we immediately cool down the heat sensation with a cold Jaungo modeling pack.

Q. How many sessions are usually needed for complete removal?

A. There are individual differences depending on the size, clustered density, and depth of Fordyce spots. To safely protect the delicate lip tissue, the principle is to reduce them gradually rather than aggressively destroying them all at once. Typically, through 3 or more repeated sessions at 1-month intervals, they are progressively refined for a clearer appearance.