Can IPL leave you with larger looking pores?

IPL is mostly visible light that helps to get rid of brown and red spots on the skin.  IPL have very little effect on pores or sebaceous glands.

Thank you for your question jmariestevenson. I understand your concern.
IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. IPL itself does not do much for pores. However if the settings are adjusted and infrared light is used pore size can be reduced. Non-ablative and fractional ablative lasers work well to reduce pore size. IPL can work for redness and broken capillaries. A series of treatments is required and result are seen slowly over time. Patience is important. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Thanks for the great question and I'm sorry your frustrated this happened. IPL in itself will not increase the size of your pores. What it can do is remove red and brown pigment from your skin. What happens when this pigment is removed is that you're left with a more even skin tone which reflects light differently than before, making the pores seem more visible. If you really don't like your pores, there are other treatments which can improve pore size. Fractionated lasers such as Halo and Fraxel may improve the appearance of your pores, but it may take 1-2 treatments for you to see a noticeable difference. I hope this helps and best of luck!~Dr. Sieber