How Can I Minimize Pores?

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.

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.

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.

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