What is the best way to fix large pores? Oily, red, swollen, rough and blackhead prone skin (Photo)

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Hello, What is the best way to shrink big pores like mine ?Ive had bad acne maybe 2 years ago and i was using erytromycin lotion to cure it, since then, my skin is UGLY My face is EXTREMELY OILY, RED,SWOLLED,ROUGH,FULL OF BIG PORES. Ive tried everything. ive been taking zinc, vitamin a,c supplements,im taking vit B5 right now and its helping me with oily skin. I would like to ask you what would you suggest me to do. Im thinking about IPL laser, is it good for pores,rough skin and redness ? Thnks

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented  scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question Safirex. I understand your concern.
Enlarged pores is a common concern. For my patients I recommend retin-A and treatments such as non-ablative and fractional ablative lasers. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Andre Berger, MD · Answer

IPL Photo Rejuvenation is a versatile treatment and can address a variety of issues, including red spots, redness, acne, rosacea, uneven skin texture, large pores, and wrinkles. It seems that IPL could treat the large pores, rough skin, and redness that you’re dealing with. However, a consultation is needed to truly determine if IPL is the right treatment for you.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

The best combination of treatments would be the V-Beam for redness combined with Retin-A and chemical peels to treat the surface of your skin and pores.  Please consult an expert in facial care and lasers.  Best, Dr. Green

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