Say goodbye to enlarged pores

Laser treatments, chemical peels and medical creams combined to refine skin texture with progressive, safe results.
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Say goodbye to enlarged pores

Laser treatments, chemical peels and medical creams combined to refine skin texture with progressive, safe results.
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What is an enlarged pore on the face?

Each pore corresponds to the opening of a sebaceous gland. Therefore, very oily skin, has glands that produce more sebum than usual. This sebum is released onto the skin surface, dilating the duct and its opening and giving the skin the appearance of enlarged pores. With age, the development of skin laxity can also make pores appear enlarged.

Treatment for enlarged pores

At Ribe Clinic, we use several methods and technologies to reduce the appearance of enlarged pores, acting mainly on the sebaceous gland. A complete treatment for enlarged facial pores includes these three steps:

  • Medical chemical peels to regulate sebum secretion by the sebaceous gland.
  • The Fraxel fractional laser or IPL: the laser light acts on the sebaceous gland, reducing sebum production and helping to reduce the appearance of enlarged pores.
  • Medical creams with active ingredients that act on the sebaceous gland to regulate its function and on the sebum to modify its composition.

What is an enlarged pore on the face?

Each pore corresponds to the opening of a sebaceous gland. Therefore, very oily skin, has glands that produce more sebum than usual. This sebum is released onto the skin surface, dilating the duct and its opening and giving the skin the appearance of enlarged pores. With age, the development of skin laxity can also make pores appear enlarged.

Treatment for enlarged pores

At Ribe Clinic, we use several methods and technologies to reduce the appearance of enlarged pores, acting mainly on the sebaceous gland. A complete treatment for enlarged facial pores includes these three steps:

  • Medical chemical peels to regulate sebum secretion by the sebaceous gland.
  • The Fraxel fractional laser or IPL: the laser light acts on the sebaceous gland, reducing sebum production and helping to reduce the appearance of enlarged pores.
  • Medical creams with active ingredients that act on the sebaceous gland to regulate its function and on the sebum to modify its composition.

Laser treatment for enlarged pores: before and after

enlarged pores treatment before and after
enlarged pores treatment before and after
enlarged pores before and after

Medical chemical peels for enlarged pores

medical chemical peels for enlarged pores

Medical chemical peels regulate sebum production by the sebaceous gland and cleanse the skin, making pores appear smaller. When less sebum is produced, the opening of the gland corresponding to the pore decreases in size.

The composition of the medical chemical peel used to reduce enlarged facial pores is selected according to the skin type and whether there is an associated condition, such as acne. Peels may contain glycolic acid, retinoids, salicylic acid, lactic acid or citric acid.

To reduce the appearance of enlarged pores with a chemical peel, around 4 sessions are usually required, combined with an at-home cleansing routine and creams.

Fraxel laser or IPL for enlarged pores

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At Ribe Clinic, we use the non-ablative fractional laser Fraxel re:store Dual or IPL to act on the sebaceous gland, regulating its function and thereby treating enlarged pores.

The exact number of sessions needed to treat enlarged pores with laser depends on the condition of the skin, the results expected and lifestyle. Generally, around four sessions are performed: one session per month.

After laser treatment for enlarged pores, you can see results from around 7 days onwards, with gradual improvement as the skin continues to improve over the following 3–6 months.

Medical creams for enlarged pores

medical creams for enlarged pores

At Ribe Clinic, we recommend an at-home skincare routine to treat skin with enlarged pores and help reduce their appearance:

  • Deep cleansing with sonic cleansing brushes: the best way to reduce the appearance and size of pores is to keep them free from excess oil and bacteria
  • Creams with alpha-, beta- and polyhydroxy acids to remove remaining dead skin cells, as well as mattifying creams.
  • Creams with glycolic acid as well as salicylic acid for younger skin and lactic acid for more mature skin. Creams containing retinol and retinoic acid.
  • Exfoliation may be chemical with retinoids, gentler enzymatic exfoliation, or physical exfoliation with corundum granules or aluminium crystals.
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Laser sessions for enlarged pores

From 2 to 4 sessions, depending on the patient’s age and the condition of their skin.

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Results

The results of laser treatment for enlarged pores are immediate (from around 7 days) but also progressive. Within a few days, the skin already appears smoother, softer and more radiant, with a more even texture and less visible pores.

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Aftercare following a session

Aftercare includes cleansing the skin thoroughly, supporting its recovery with repairing creams and hydrating it with hyaluronic acid. Less is more, as we do not want to clog the pores with too many products.

Make-up can be applied if desired, and normal social activities can be resumed immediately.

Frequently asked questions about enlarged facial pores

Fraxel laser treatment for enlarged pores is indicated whenever the patient needs it, and this can occur at any age.

Both younger and mature skin can therefore have a texture with very visible enlarged pores. This laser treatment improves the appearance of enlarged pores by regulating sebaceous gland function and, consequently, sebum production, which helps reduce the size of the pore opening.

Fraxel re:store is a fractional laser with a wavelength of 1550 for the treatment of enlarged pores. It helps create a more even skin tone by stimulating the skin’s own production of new, higher-quality collagen, while renewing the epidermis (without pigmentation or redness).

As the laser handpiece is passed over skin with enlarged pores, it emits light that acts on all layers of the skin. The treatment is personalised because it is controlled by a computer that allows the practitioner to select the treatment power and target superficial, intermediate and deeper layers as required.

From a technological perspective, this laser works fractionally to reduce the appearance of enlarged pores. In other words, it creates microscopic treatment columns in the skin (epidermis and dermis), leaving the tissue between the columns intact. The treated tissue then renews itself, producing new collagen and a more trophic epidermis, supported by the surrounding healthy tissue that promotes this repair. It also acts by helping the sebaceous gland regulate sebum production.

This is a natural process within the body that replaces damaged and aged cells with new, healthy, radiant skin with less visible pores.

Laser treatment for enlarged pores requires anaesthetic cream to be applied one hour before the session to help prevent possible discomfort.

Depending on the treatment level, after the procedure for enlarged pores the skin may be red and slightly swollen, but these symptoms disappear the following day. Over the next few days, the skin develops a natural “tanned” appearance that returns to normal within 5–7 days, revealing skin that looks and feels fresher, smoother and more radiant, with less visible pores.

Throughout the process, you can continue with your usual routine and, if desired, make-up can be applied.

The results of Fraxel fractional laser treatment for enlarged pores are immediate (from around 7 days) but also progressive. Within a few days, the skin already appears smoother, softer and more radiant, with a more even texture and less visible pores.

The results accumulate with each session and the improvement increases. In addition, once the sessions are completed, the skin continues to improve over the following 3–6 months as the newly activated cells continue to produce new collagen and sebaceous gland activity becomes regulated, helping to reduce the appearance of the pores. The duration of the results depends on each person’s lifestyle, age, skin condition and skincare.

Fraxel laser treatment for enlarged pores is a safe therapeutic option supported by a large body of research. As with all medical laser treatments, it should be performed by an experienced medical professional familiar with this technology and with access to the patient’s medical history.

Why Choose Ribe Clinic

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Dr Adriana Ribé personally conducts consultations and performs the medical treatments.

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Follow-up appointments and direct consultations with the doctor regarding the treatments performed.

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