Pores
Enlarged or visible pores are one of the most common skin concerns, and one of the most misunderstood. While no treatment can permanently close a pore, the right approach can make them significantly less visible and keep them that way.
About Skin Pores
Pores are microscopic openings to hair follicles, oil glands and sweat glands. Pores play important roles such as allowing perspiration out to cool the skin and releasing oil to protect the surface of the skin.
Sometimes, pores become enlarged so that they are more visible. If not properly taken care of, large pores can become clogged pores. Dead skin cells, dirt and bacteria get trapped, potentially causing pimples and/or blackheads to form, making the pores look even larger.
The most common reason behind enlarged pores is genetics. It’s nothing you did or didn’t do – you were just born with them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not permanently in a structural sense, but yes, their appearance can be significantly reduced. Pore size has a genetic component that cannot be changed, but the factors that make pores look larger — congestion, loss of surrounding collagen, excess oil, and rough texture — are all treatable. Most patients see a noticeable improvement in pore visibility after the right course of treatment.
As skin ages, collagen and elastin production slows and the tissue surrounding each pore loses its firmness. This causes the pore walls to slacken and the opening to appear wider. Sun damage accelerates this process significantly. Treatments that stimulate collagen address this underlying cause directly.
Skincare can help manage the contributing factors but rarely produces dramatic improvement on its own. These are valuable tools but have limits, particularly for pores that have enlarged due to structural collagen loss. Clinical treatments reach a depth and produce a degree of collagen stimulation that topical products cannot replicate.
Yes. The specific treatment approach will vary depending on your skin type, tone, and the primary cause of pore visibility, but meaningful improvement is achievable across a wide range of skin types. We assess each patient individually to recommend the most appropriate and safe combination of treatments.
