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How Can I Minimize Pores?

asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Daniel Reichner, MD
Question viewed 17,168 times
Tags: large pores, skin care, skin tone

i can't stand my big pores. can i laser them or do something to reduce pore size?

4 answers to How Can I Minimize Pores?

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Intradermal Botox - Reduces Pores and Smoothens Skin

Intradermal Botox Injections (Botox injected into the skin) is a safe and very effective way to shrink pores and give skin a tightened tone. Skin looks smoother and has a "matte" appearance after the injections. No down time is involved and results last 4 - 6 months.
Kamran Jafri, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Minimize pores with Botox, IPL, Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion

In my medical spa (Spa Aesthetica) we have found 4 common treatments that reduce pore size: 1. Botox 2. Intense Pulse Light Therapy 3. Chemical Peels 4. Microdermabrasion The improvement we see will vary depending on the patient's skin type and the number and types of treatments.
Daniel Reichner, MD

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Laser & skin creams can help improve your pores

Some creams are designed to fill in the pores temporarily and make them less obvious. Some, not all, patients notice smaller pores after they are treated with non surgical laser and thermal energy devices such as Fraxel Restore, Fraxel Repair as well as Portrait Plasma.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Large Pores: Minimizing Pores and Improving Skin Quality

Pores are a reflection of several environmental, physiologic, and genetic factors. Contrary to the beauty industry, there is no single product or treatment that will universally improve pores. The pores enlarge because of hormonal influences, rosacea, the environment and region of the country you live in, the indoor atmosphere (humid or cool), the oiliness of your skin, presence of hyperhidrosis, and of course, genetics. Our office employs an aggresive exfoliative treatment protocol... more
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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