Will Laser Treatments Minimize my Large Pores?

I have large pores on my nose area (especially in the center not so much at the side) and it is very ugly.. It looks like a strawberry. So, when I google the problem, one of the medical procedures it says to minimize the appearance of large pores is laser treatment. So what kind of laser treatment is best to minimize the large pores. What is the procedure like. How long before I see results? Thank you.

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CO2 Laser Resurfacing, IPL for large pores

When you say strawberry, is your nose red as well? There are a couple of ways to approach this condition. First, let me say that the size of pores are often genetic, they can stretch though if they become clogged with sebum. The Lumenis FX CO2 Deep and Active is my fractional laser of choice and it performs very well in minimizing/refining the pores. There is downtime involved for the healing process; usually about a week. Intense Pulsed Light is known as well... more

Fractional Laser-Decrease Pore Size

Individual results vary based upon various factors; current pore size, patient skin type, type of laser (CO2, Erbium, IPL, ect.), and prior treatments. A consultation with a physician who personally performs the laser treatment will also be helpful. During your consultation, the physician should address your concerns and set reasonable expectations based upon their experience with the laser and its settings. Be sure to inquire about the number of treatments needed as well as the downtime... more

Laser for large pores

There are a million things on the market that say that they will minimize pore size, and they will not. They can clear them out making them appear smaller but the BEST treatment for minimizing pore size is a fractional laser. Our company has the top of the line Sciton laser with Pro fractional Laser capabilities. It works by ablation which is a fancy way of saying it removes the skin. Little micro columns of skin are ablated to the depth of the technicians choice based on... more