Welcome to Skin Insights by YSBB.
“My makeup cakes and lifts because of bumpy skin.” “I don’t have visible flakes, but my skin never feels smooth.” These are common concerns we hear at our clinic.
But when we take a closer look, uneven texture—or “textural irregularities”—can actually stem from two different types of issues: raised bumps and sunken depressions. Each has a completely different cause and requires a different treatment approach.
Today, let’s break down the two types of textural irregularities and how we treat them at YSBB Skin Clinic.
1. Raised Irregularities – What Causes Them?
When your makeup clumps or lifts due to tiny bumps, it could be due to one of the following:
- Flat warts: Thin, flat bumps caused by viral infections.
- Sebaceous hyperplasia: Enlarged oil glands, typically on the central face.
- Comedonal acne: Small, clogged bumps under the skin surface.
- Closed comedones: Not always visible, but feel like little lumps under your fingertips.
These raised issues generally originate from structures on the surface or near the pore openings, which skincare alone cannot address.
Treatment Options:
- CO2 laser ablation – Effective for flat warts and enlarged oil glands.
- Professional acne extraction – Ideal for closed comedones and clogged pores.
- Anti-inflammatory lasers or oral medications – For inflammatory acne when needed.
YSBB Approach: Remove raised bumps first, then proceed to skin texture refinement.
2. Depressed Irregularities – Why Does My Skin Look Sunken?
Depressed skin texture—whether in the form of pitted scars or enlarged pores—usually results from collagen loss or damage around the follicle structure.
- Atrophic acne scars: Deep, narrow pits left after acne.
- Stretched pores: Widened due to decreased elasticity.
- Overall laxity: Wavy skin texture and poor skin tone due to collagen breakdown.
In these cases, it’s not about “shrinking pores,” but rather rebuilding the structural support beneath the skin.
Treatment Options:
- Secret RF – Microneedling with radiofrequency for deep dermal remodeling.
- 3Deep FSR – Fractional RF that smooths deep irregularities.
- Pico MLA – Targets surface texture and tone for visible improvement.
- Rejuran or JuveLook – Restores elasticity and enhances skin regeneration.
YSBB Approach: Depressed texture requires structural rebuilding. We combine energy-based devices and skin boosters tailored to your needs.
3. Not Sure Which One You Have?
Most people have a mix of both raised and depressed irregularities, so proper diagnosis is essential before treatment.
- Bumps that feel rough or raised → Start with CO2 laser or extraction.
- Overall lax skin and poor texture → Focus on regeneration and collagen support.
YSBB Approach: We perform in-depth skin assessments to pinpoint the exact cause of irregular texture and create a custom treatment plan just for you.
Final Thoughts
All texture issues are not created equal. Raised bumps need removal. Sunken texture needs repair.
At YSBB Skin Clinic, we analyze each case in 3D—depth, shape, and cause—and provide targeted treatments using CO2 lasers, RF devices, and collagen-boosting injections to restore smooth, healthy skin texture.
YSBB Skin Clinic, Seoul, Korea