Will a Facelift Tighten Pores?

September 15, 2009
Asked By:sebastiana in New York

My pores are so large that my skin sags and looks like fine wrinkles. If I were to have a facelift, would it have an adequate effect on tightening them? I would assume they would soften, just like any other facial wrinkles. I am aware that a facelift is not a solution for acne scarring, but my main concern is pore size.

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March 7, 2011

Answer: Pores and Facelift

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Paul K. Holden, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 7, 2011

Answer: Pores and Facelift

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Paul K. Holden, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 2, 2016

Answer: No, a facelift will not help tighten pores.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 2, 2016

Answer: No, a facelift will not help tighten pores.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 15, 2015

Answer: Pores and facelift

Michael Constantin Gartner, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 15, 2015

Answer: Pores and facelift

Michael Constantin Gartner, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 28, 2014

Answer: Facelift for large pores

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 28, 2014

Answer: Facelift for large pores

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 25, 2012

Answer: Facelifts Do NOT tighten pores - but Resurfacing procedures do

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 25, 2012

Answer: Facelifts Do NOT tighten pores - but Resurfacing procedures do

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 4, 2012

Answer: A facelift will not improve pore size

James M. Pearson, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 4, 2012

Answer: A facelift will not improve pore size

James M. Pearson, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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