Large pores
Many women struggle with large pores and want smooth, perfect skin like a doll. However, skincare products alone may not be enough to reverse them. Thankfully, anesthetic treatments can easily minimize pores.
What is Large Pores
Pores are openings in the skin where hair and sebum are released. If a pore is larger than 0.02m㎡, it is considered large and can create an uneven skin surface. Dead skin cells and keratin can also contribute to larger pores. Aging can also cause pores to appear larger as collagen and elasticity decrease. Dry skin can also lead to larger pores.
Causes
Large pores can be caused by many factors such as high sebum secretion, aging, sun damage, and skin conditions. Genetics can also play a role in pore size.
1. High Sebum Secretion
High sebum production from our skin’s oil glands is sensitive to various factors like weather, temperature, hormones, diet, sleep quality, and mood. When excess sebum and dead skin cells collect in the pores, they can appear larger than usual.
2. Ageing
As we get older, our skin naturally ages and loses collagen and elasticity. This causes our skin to stretch and sag, which makes our pores appear larger.
3. Enlarged Hair Follicles
Enlarged hair follicles can result from acne scarring or blockage by androgen. This causes pores to expand.
4. Prolonged smoking habit
Smoking constricts blood vessels and limits nutrient delivery to cells, causing skin dryness, premature aging, drooping skin, and enlarged pores.
5. Inadequate protection from sun
The sun’s UV radiation can damage collagen and cause collagen loss in the dermis. Inadequate protection can also lead to enlarged pores.
6. Clogged pores
Our skin produces new cells to replace old ones, but sometimes dead cells get trapped in pores. This can cause pores to become clogged with debris, sebum, and dead skin cells, making them enlarged.
7. Other reasons
Squeezing acne or pores can irritate them and cause excess oil production. It can also damage the skin and form scars, depressions, and larger pores. Clogged hair follicles can also become inflamed.
Symptoms
There are four types of large pores: keratin type, oily skin type, dry skin type and ageing skin type.
Enlarged Pores – Keratin skin type
Excess keratin can clog pores and trap sebum, leading to blackheads (small black dots) and whiteheads (small white bumps).
Enlarged pores – oily skin type
Excessive sebum can enlarge pores and make skin appear greasy, particularly in the T-zone (forehead and nose). This can lead to yellowish, dull skin and large, U-shaped pores.
Enlarged pores – dry skin type
Oval-shaped pores often occur on those with dry or dehydrated skin. Long flights can worsen this problem, making pores appear larger and more noticeable. Dry skin tends to have more texture than other skin types.
Enlarged pores – aging skin type
As skin ages, Y-shaped pores (resembling a water droplet) may appear. Collagen fibers and skin elasticity weaken, causing nearby pores to collapse and form lines.
Treatment
At Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic, we will first evaluate your skin and analyze the cause of your large pores. Then, we will recommend a personalized treatment plan for optimal results.
RF Microneedling offered by Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic, is an innovative treatment that uses radio frequency and microneedling technology. Fine needles create tiny punctures in the skin, and RF energy is delivered to the dermis to produce new collagen and elastin. It can improve skin texture, firmness, and resurfacing.
How does Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling Laser work
A sterile tip with gold-plated microneedles is used to stimulate skin healing. Microneedles are inserted into the skin, transmitting high frequency energy. The energy heats collagen fibres, damaging sebaceous glands and killing acne-causing bacteria. This reduces pore size, controls oil secretion, and improves acne.
Procedure
- 1. Skin Test: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will provide a skin test to access skin condition or existing skin problems.
- 2. Face-to-face consultation: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will develop unique treatment plan based on client’s condition and desired results.
- 3. Apply anesthetic: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will apply anesthetic externally. Clean and disinfect the treatment areas.
- 4. Pre-treatment preparation: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will draw markings on the face to define treatment areas, confirm the package of the new tip of the applicator has not been opened.
- 5. During the treatment: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will perform the treatment as planned, precisely adjust the RF energy output and depth.
- 6. Post-treatment care.
Who is it for
- People who have large pores after recovering from a severe acne outbreak
- People who have a serious condition of large pores
- People who have large pore caused by aging or photoaging
- People who have problems with large pores alongside with acne pits or/and acne scars
- People with large pores problem that does not improve by entrance level aesthetic treatments such as mesotherapy or Photorejuvenation
PicoSure offered by Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic, is a safe and effective picosecond laser treatment for removing tattoos and pigmentation. It’s FDA-certified and approved for treating pigmented skin problems. Using a 755nm light wavelength, it’s 7 times more effective than traditional laser while causing less thermal damage and rebound. By delivering specific wavelength energy to cells, it breaks down melanin, stimulates collagen and elastic fiber growth, and improves aging cell elasticity.
How does PicoSure Laser work
The PicoSure Laser uses a unique FOCUS lens to break down melanin at the skin surface and stimulate collagen repair. It can improve pigmentation, smooth lines, reduce pores, and help restore a youthful appearance.
Procedure
- 1. Skin Test: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will provide a skin test to access skin condition or existing skin problems.
- 2. Face-to-face consultation: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will provide treatment plan based on client’s needs and goals.
- 3. Pre-treatment preparation: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will clean, disinfect, and apply anesthetics at the treatment areas, and put on safety goggles.
- 4. During the treatment: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will deliver wavelength pulse at the pigmentation areas using PicoSure, repeat steps at the severe pigmented areas.
- 5. Post-treatment: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will apply aloe vera gel to soothe and calm down the treatment areas.
- 6. Post-treatment caring.
Who is it for
- People who have large pores caused by improper sun protection or improper anti-aging skin care
- People who have or are developing severe problems with large pores
- People with large pores and stubborn pigmentation
- People who want to improve their skin condition, but do not rush to get instant results
M22 offered by Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic, is a skin revitalization tool developed by Lumenis. It utilizes advanced technologies to effectively treat various skin concerns such as pigmentation, scarring, stretch marks, and more. M22 has been certified by the US FDA and the EU CE, making it a top choice for skin rejuvenation.
How does M22 Laser work
M22 IPL treatment combines OPT and RESURFX technologies to stimulate collagen and restore elasticity, reducing fine lines, pore size, and improving skin texture.
Procedure
- 1. Skin Test: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will provide a skin test to access skin condition or existing skin problems.
- 2. Face-to-face consultation: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will provide treatment plan based on client’s needs and goals.
- 3. Pre-treatment preparation: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will clean and disinfect the treatment areas, put on safety goggles and apply treatment gel.
- 4. Treatment: Full face treatment, repeat steps at servere areas.
- 5. Post-treatment: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will remove the gel, clean the face and apply a medical grade repair mask to calm the face.
- 6. Post-treatment caring.
Who is it for
- People with large pores
- People who want to improve their skin condition, but do not rush to get instant results
- People with rough skin, textured skin, sensitive skin or skin redness along with large pores
- People who want to have regular skin conditioning to maintain a youthful appearance
Chemical peel is a skin procedure that uses an acidic solution to remove the outermost layer of skin cells. This stimulates the renewal of skin cells, maintains healthy skin, and can help with skin whitening, reducing pores and fine lines, removing acne marks, blackheads, and chloasma.
How does Chemical Peel work
Chemical peel solutions can remove built-up keratin and unblock hair follicles by dissolving oil particles between cells. It also promotes skin cell regeneration and collagen production for improved texture, minimized pores, and brighter tone.
Procedure
- 1. Skin Test: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will provide a skin test to access skin condition or existing skin problems.
- 2. Face-to-face consultation: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will provide suitable Chemical peel treatment plan based on client’s needs and goals.
- 3. Pre-treatment: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will clean and disinfect the treatment areas.
- 4. Treatment: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will apply an acidic solution on the face.
- 5. End of treatment: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will apply a neutraliser solution on face to terminate the acidic reaction and peeling reaction to avoid over peeling.
- 6. Cleaning. Post-treatment care.
Who is it for
- People with large pores caused by over secretion of sebum. People with combination or oily skin types
- People with large pores caused by accumulation of keratin. People with keratin skin type
- People who have problems with large pores and whiteheads
Hydrafacial offered by Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic, is a skin cleansing device that uses a patented 4-in-1 VORTEX two-way vacuum system to deeply clean the skin and restore a nutritious healthy skin. It can improve skin conditions such as blackheads, skin dryness, fine lines, sensitive skin, yellowish skin tone, large pores, acne and photoaging in just 30 minutes without causing pain and downtime.
How does Hydrafacial work
Hydrafacial treatment uses a special formula and vacuum technology to cleanse and exfoliate skin, removing impurities and nourishing it with essential ingredients. It takes only 30 minutes and can be tailored to your individual needs.
Procedure
- 1. Skin Test: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will provide a skin test to access skin condition or existing skin problems.
- 2. Face-to-face consultation: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will tailor a suitable hydrafacial treatment plan based on client’s conditions and desired results.
- 3. Pre-treatment preparation: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will remove makeup and cleanse the face.
- 4. Hydrafacial 3 steps: ①Cleanse+Peel ②Extract+ Exfoliate ③Nourish+Protect
- 5. Post-treatment precautions.
Who is it for
- People who start to develop pigmentation but not too serious
- People who want to eliminate pigment and inhibit melanin production at the same time
- People who have dull/yellowing/darken skin and want to lighten their skin
Clear + Brilliant is a type of laser that stimulates skin from within, resulting in significant improvements. It requires less downtime than other lasers as it creates small microchannels in the skin.
How does Clear + Brilliant work
Clear + Brilliant® is given with a cream to numb your skin. The treatment takes 20-30 minutes and your provider uses a laser to make tiny injuries under your skin. This causes your skin to repair itself and make new collagen. To help the process, your own blood’s platelet-rich plasma can be applied to the skin.
Procedure
- 1. Skin Test: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will provide a skin test to access skin condition or existing skin problems.
- 2. Face-to-face consultation: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will develop unique treatment plan based on client’s condition and desired results.
- 3. Apply anesthetic: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will apply anesthetic externally. Clean and disinfect the treatment areas.
- 4. During the treatment: Skinspire Laser&Skin Clinic provider will perform the treatment as planned, precisely adjust the energy output and depth.
- 5. Post-treatment care.
Who is it for
- People who have large pores after recovering from a severe acne outbreak
- People who have a serious condition of large pores
- People who have large pore caused by aging or photoaging
- People who have problems with large pores alongside with acne pits or/and acne scars
- People with large pores problem that does not improve by entrance level aesthetic treatments such as mesotherapy or Photorejuvenation