Enlarged Pores
Looking for an effective pore tightening treatment? MetaDerm’s expert dermatologists can help you attain this goal through our meticulous procedures and products, each carefully selected to cater to a specific need. We target the root causes of enlarged pores. This scientific approach helps us deliver predictable results.
Our wide array of enlarged pores treatment options:
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Treatments for Enlarged Pores
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Diagnosis is the key to success
The first step to an accurate diagnosis is examination. We consider both the size of your pores and the possible causes for enlargement. Factors such as genetics, age, excess oil production, & incorrect skin care influence the size of your pores. Based on these factors, we will formulate your customised pore treatment plan.
Shrink enlarged pores effectively with fractional lasers
When the pores lack sufficient collagen support, it can lead to large facial pores. This can be genetic or age-related. Microneedling for open pores can efficiently regenerate collagen, enhance skin texture & quality, and reduce pore size naturally. You will need 1 or 2 sessions, 4 weeks apart, for a significant decrease in pore sizing.
Pores & oil, there is a relationship
Open pores on the face are common among people with oily skin. The skin pores are in direct contact with the sebaceous or oil glands. So, sebum and pore size are directly proportional. For those with oily skin, slowing down the oil production can effectively reduce both pore size and acne breakouts.
Peels & Pores
A chemical peel can aid in correcting both ranges of pore sizing. For ultra-deep and wide pores, we recommend the TCA focal peels. For pores smaller in diameter, the AHA peels, including glycolic and lactic acids, work well. These chemical Peels will increase dermal collagen to support the pores.
For an expert opinion from the best dermatologist in Chennai, book a consultation at MetaDerm and understand if chemical peels for open pores are the right solution for you.
If you are looking for a potent pore-tightening treatment, our team can help. We can help you attain your skin care goals through precise laser treatments for pore reduction and using the best products for large pores. Our scientific approach helps us treat the causes of open pores, with promising results.
Frequently Asked Questions
MetaDerm offers the most advanced dermatology treatments in Chennai.
Combined with the most advanced technology, our team can handle even the most challengn cases to give you the most effective acne treatment in Chennai.
A few possible causes are:
- Genetics - Your ethnicity influences the appearance of your pores. You can’t change your DNA, but you can reduce the pore size.
- Acne & blackheads - Self-explanatory.
- Oily skin - Increases the flow of sebum, and also the diameter of pores.
- Age - Reduces collagen production leading to pores enlargement.
- Inflammation- causes skin and pores to swell. Rosacea is a classic example.
- UV Rays - Damage collagen, resulting in actinic comedones
- Sebaceous filament - Increases the diameter of your pores
MetaDerm offers medical dermatology services based on science. This treatment aims to shift your pore size by 20-50% towards the left side of the bell curve. The change from large pores to normal-sized pores can be quite significant. For those with regular pores but still want to shift from the 50th percentile, the adjustment may be marginal, only about 20% even after completing 2 or 3 sessions.
Understanding these goals is crucial for getting effective results. If you are on the porephobia spectrum – BDD, our cosmetic dermatology experts can help you know what to expect.
Microneedling for pores can be highly effective when performed with needles smaller than the pores. A small spot, non-ablative laser can deliver impressive results with minimal side effects in just 1-2 sessions. Dermatologists perform microneedling every day, and not just for pores.
RF (Radio Frequency) treatment for pores or radiofrequency microneedling generates controlled heat ranging from 67-69.6 degrees Celsius within the needles. Collagen production can be effectively stimulated with heat rather than cold needling. RFM is generally used for large pores, and Genius RF is the system in use at present.
Pico laser is the most efficient laser treatment for large pores in darker skin tones. They stimulate collagen production by targeting pigments. We use both Picoway and Picosure Pro. Most cases will see improvement in 2-3 sessions.
It depends on the cause. If the large pores are due to oily skin, your dermatologist will prescribe medications to combat the oil flow.
When it comes to mature skin, a combination of microneedling with CO2 laser can help shrink the enlarged pores. Patients may require just a single session, followed by a downtime of 6 days for results that can last up to 6 years.
In case of budget constraints, you can try this daily skin care routine for large pores- wash with 2% salicylic acid for pores, blot daily, apply 10% niacinamide in the evening, use ascorbic acid in the morning, and schedule nano Q-Switch laser toning. These products are pocket-friendly and deliver significant results over time.
Microdoses of muscle relaxants are mixed with hyaluronic acid and then delivered through ultra-thin microneedles. Anti-wrinkle treatments shrink the size of the pores by relaxing the smooth muscle fibres. In case of emergencies, the Aquagold system is a good solution. It has zero downtime, results take 3-10 days to peak, and last a few months.
The different chemical peel for pores that MetaDerm dermatologists use are:
- Salicylic acid: To effectively treat sebaceous filaments, blackheads, and enlarged pores.
- AHA/Glycolic acid: For tiny pores.
- Retinoic acid: For maintenance therapy.
- TCA CROSS/Paint: This treatment suits very large pores and deep acne scars, including ice-pick scars.
The best treatment for large pores should successfully treat the underlying cause. Retinoids help reduce sebum or oil. Vitamin C promotes collagen production and reduces skin damage caused by UV rays. AHAs & BHAs help exfoliate. Here is a quick guide referral guide:
- Best wash: Salicylic acid, 2%. This BHA is anti-inflammatory.
- Best ingredients: Retinol, retinoids, ascorbic acid
Weekly exfoliation for pore cleansing: Use BHA or AHAs
When the skin’s collagen breaks down, it causes the pores to enlarge. Chennai’s high UV index accelerates aging, which also decreases the collagen support, resulting in the enlargement of pores. Sunscreens can offer a layer of protection and prevent this from happening.
When the proper treatments are identified after understanding the causes, pore size reduction can be predicted. The treatment may not work if:
- Expectations are not aligned
- Presence of BDD element or you have porephobia
- Laser settings are not appropriate for the treatment
- The underlying cause is not treated properly.
Diet can impact oil production. Consuming gugar, refined foods, and dairy products can also increase sebum production. The anti-acne diet guidelines are believed to provide more natural solutions to combat oil production.
Subjectively big pores are when you imagine your pores are too big, but in reality, they're not. Chances are you could be suffering from a variant of porephobia and may require psychological help. Porephobia is a fear of large pores. It falls under the spectrum of BDD or body dysmorphic disorder.