Can I Get Treatment For Large Pores or Scars?

asked 1 year ago by star42 in NY, NY
Latest answer by Benjamin Barankin, MD
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Tags: face, scar, treatment

I want to get treatment for my rough skin texture. Are the holes mainly large scarred pores or scars? Which treatment(s) may respond best?

5 answers to Can I Get Treatment For Large Pores or Scars?

Reducing pore size

To reduce your pore size, there are various options. First, I'd want to see how you'd respond to 6 months of a prescription tretinoin cream, and in some cases a trial of isotretinoin. Chemical peels and microdermabrasion can be helpful, though fractionated laser resurfacing such as with the ProFractional laser can be quite helpful. Other lasers such as the Genesis can also be considered.

Benjamin Barankin, MD
Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon

Large Pores and Scars Can Be Treated

Yes! Those conditions can be treated effectively. The Laser Genesis treatment is a ND:YAG laser that is non-ablative and is very effective for these conditions. Usually 4-6 treatments are necessary, but there is little or no downtime with these treatments and the risks are low. These treatments also help control acne in adults for at least 6 months. I have some patients who require treatments for acne only every 2 years. I have had great success with reducing pore size and making acne scars... more

Temp Patterson, MD
Burley Facial Plastic Surgeon

Spectra Laser by Lutronic new gold standard for pore size reduction

Spectra Laser by Lutronic has taken the Q-switched Nd:Yag laser to higher level by adding Carbon lotion application prior to treatment which focuses the laser energy on pores and hair follicles. Via its photoacoustic effect, we have witnessed consistent pore size reduction with 2 sessions of no-downtime treatments (though most would benefit from a series of 5, a month a part). There will be incremental scar revisional benefit as well via collagen remodeling. I also recommend application... more

William Ting, MD
Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

Fraxel restore laser is a great treatment for pores and wrinkles

We have found that Fraxel restore is a fantastic treatment for shrinking pores, smoothing texture and improving fine and some medium wrinkles. There is no other laser, in my experience, that works as well for pores as this laser does. We also have the Fraxel CO2 repair and while it is great for medium and deep wrinkles it doesn't seem to improve pores as well as the Fraxel restore. Both work well on scars as well.

Lorrie Klein, MD
Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

Treatment for large pores and scars

It's difficult to determine the condition of the skin from the picture but large pores and acne scars generally respond well to chemical peels and laser resurfacing. Jessner's peels are particularly good for texture. Get evaluated by a doctor.

Dina D. Strachan, MD
New York Dermatologist

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