Enlarged Pores Treatments

Enlarged pores are depressions in the facial skin surface that contain one or more openings to the ducts carrying sweat and oil from their respective eccrine glands and sebaceous glands. Large pores are the dilated opening of oil glands, concentrated mainly in the T-zone on your face, and a common side effect of oily skin. Sun exposure, acne, and genetics also play a factor. Large pores can worsen as we age due to weakened skin laxity.

Pores are clogged with excess sebum causing enlarged pores mostly in people with oily skin. Enlarged pores are usually seen in acne patients which require medical treatment. However, there are also people who have enlarged pores but no acne problems. Ageing causes reduction in collagen production and with sagging skin, this can cause large pores to become more visible. Aged skin and damage caused by the sun on the skin makes the skin thicker and slows down the cell turnover rate. The buildup of dead skin cells within pores, which cannot be naturally shed from the skin, leads to pore congestion and enlargement.

To minimise pores, it is necessary to consider the skin’s structure. The predominant problem in young skin with large pores is that the skin is oily, and the pores therefore become clogged. In younger people, black spots that clog pores should be prevented with a daily routine. Salicylic acid creams, gels, and lotions, vitamin A creams and gels, creams and gels that contain fruit acids can be used to prevent clogging of pores. If pores are clogged despite the use of such products, professional deep skin cleaning should be done on a monthly basis by a trained therapist. PRX T33, Venus Viva™ skin resurfacing, Hydrafacials, and IPL skin rejuvenation can be used to improve quality. If there are scars in addition to enlarged pores, fractional systems can also be used.

Some common causes of enlarged pores include excess oil production, clogged pores, sun damage, aging, genetics, and skin conditions like acne. The main causes are oiliness, dead skin buildup, and loss of elasticity in the skin.

The T-zone area including the forehead, nose, and chin is most prone to enlarged pores since this area tends to be oilier. Pores also enlarge more easily in thicker skin areas.

Using mattifying primers, clay masks, or blotting sheets can help temporarily reduce oil and make pores less visible. However, these don't treat the underlying cause. Professional treatments are required for longer-lasting pore minimization.

We offer several professional treatments including PRX-T33 peels, Hydrafacial, IPL photorejuvenation, and Venus Viva nanofractional RF. Each treatment works in different ways to clean pores, exfoliate dead skin, resurface skin, and stimulate collagen to tighten pores.

Most clients see noticeable improvement in pore appearance after 3-5 professional treatments. However, the number of treatments needed depends on your specific skin concerns. Maintenance treatments are usually needed 2-4 times per year.

You can see some instant effects after the first treatment, but more significant results are visible after a series of treatments. With proper skincare, results can last 6-12 months depending on your skin type and age.

Most of our pore treatments have no downtime. You may experience temporary redness, dryness or flaking for a couple days. Aggressive peels have the most downtime of up to 1 week.

Use oil-free products, exfoliate 2-3 times per week, clay masks weekly, and professional cleaning facials monthly. Avoid sun exposure, smoking, and picking at skin. Moisturize daily and use retinal or retinol products at night.