What Chemical Peel is Best for Large Pores?

Chemical peels and laser resurfacing procedures at best are neutral on pore size.  Generally after these procedures, the pore may look a little larger but this settles down at the skin calms down.  The only procedure I am aware of that does a reasonable job of making pore look smaller is IPL or Fotofacial. These procedures do not breakdown the skin surface and this may be why they are helpful to making the pores look smaller.

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Any peel you do is going to be helpful since most improvements from peels for pore size is only temporary.  Salicyclic acids tend to be easy and available to help with acne as well.

I love Trichloroacetic Acid to treat the pore size.  It is important to combine these treatments with the correct topical products as well.  I also love Clear and Brilliant since it works so well at making the skin look even and correcting texture too.  Best, Dr. Green

Pores are genetically numbered and their size increases with time as we age. Any peel would decrease their size. The best is to undergo salicylic peels every 6 weeks or so and use a topical retinoid for it. It is also important to have a dermatologist see your skin as they are the skin specialist and will guide you to proper management and care of your case.

Just about any peel will temporarily minimize the appearance of large pores, but my favorite is salicylic acid because it is lipophilic, meaning it concentrates in those large pores. In addition, it is more anti-inflammatory, so it actually makes rosacea better (glycolic worsens rosacea in my opinion) and SA peels are perfectly safe for skin of color. It also helps active acne. I love it because it multi-tasks and is very safe. Repeated treatments are needed to maintain the results.