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Otto Joseph Placik, MD answers: Does microdermabrasion shrink large pores?

Is microdermabrasion good for large pores?


Otto Joseph Placik, MD
8 months ago
By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Generally large pores are healthy although unsightly.

Microdermabrasion will do little do change the size of the pores.

From a non-surgical standpoint, Retinoids will diminish the activity of the sebaceous glands and may contribute to diminished pore size over the long term.

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