I know that you have not had the results that you were looking for with the previous Fraxel re:store treatments, but the new Fraxel re:pair CO2 laser impressively shrinks skin and tightens pores.
What is the best treatment for large pores?
Hello, I have enlarged/scarred pores. I've had a Micro laser peel, and I've had 3 treatments of Fraxel re:storeTM in the past without any results. What is the best laser or treatment to use on enlarged, scarred pores?
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1 Nov 2008
Hello, I am Hispanic and have tan skin. I have rosacea and large pores on my nose. Will the Aramis Quantel lighten or darken the skin on my nose? Thanks, Joe
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2 May 2008
Hi Justin, I'm not sure if you are referring to acne scars when referring to "enlarged/scarred pores." However, we've found that the Aramis Quantel (1540 nm) is an excellent laser for the reduction of pore size as well as mild textural concerns related to acne scars. Although the MicroLaserPeel is far more aggressive and thus able to achieve better outcomes, not every patient is able to have the downtime associated with this, or their skin type may prevent them from being a good candidate. When that is the case, we always recommend the Aramis, which is safe for all skin types, and there is no downtime involved. The Aramis laser works by heating up the oil in the sebaceous glands. This heating effect then causes the reduction in size of the gland. When the size of these glands are reduced, they are not heavy with oil. By reducing the heaviness of the glands, they are not pulling on the surface of the skin as much, thus allowing for the pore size to reduce. For those patients that are looking only to reduce pore size, we recommend the Aramis Quantel as the treatment plan of choice. Because this laser wavelength also is attracted to the water in one's skin/tissue cells, this heating effect stimulates collagen production and remodeling.