Age 33 - what will help my skin redness & pores? (Photo)

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I’m hoping I can attach a photo, but I am really shocked at how my skin looked in a photo my lash tech took. My pores look huge and you can see lots of redness. This is something that I was aware of before this photo but this photo emphasised how bad my skin is! I’m nearly 33, is my skin really bad for my age? I’ve always taken care of my skin I.e spf and no sunbathing, always moisturise and use active acids and sometimes retinols. I’d like to know what can improve my skin.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello Imm08

My name is Melanie I am a Medical Aesthetician at Aesthetic Skin located in Chicago IL. Thank you very much for your photo and question! I am so sorry to hear your disappointment in view a close-up image. I completely understand I have definitely been there before. You are do many things correctly with trying to be consistent with skincare. I definitely recommend being more consistent with retinol. IN terms of treatment, I would recommend coolpeel laser which will address your skin concerns.  Coolpeel will improve the overall appearance of the skin, improve the tone and texture minimize pores, fine lines and wrinkles with minimal down time. Please feel free to contact our office to schedule a consultation or speak further with one of our providers. 312-944-0117. We look forward to speaking with you.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A combination approach will give the most improvement. I recommend lasers, microneedling/PRP, Peels like Cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (EmerageSkin roller with anteage AERIFY MD ampules weekly, I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi there,

Consult with a Dermatologist and discuss Laser treatments.  I think the Clear and Brilliant would work well along with Obagi Clarifying Serum and a Retin A.

Best of luck!

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