I am 41 years old. I have enlarged pores on my nose which are difficult to keep clean and are cosmetically bothering me. I have had clear and brilliant x 3 treatments in 2019. I have had Morpheus 8 x 1 treatment 3 months ago which seems like it made things worse. I apply retin A 0.05% every night for over 12 months without much improvement. Also using salicyclic 2% every other day, 15% salicyclic every other week.
June 1, 2022
Answer: Best Procedure for Enlarged Nasal Pores? This is a very common question. Enlarged pores are genetic so people with good pores hit the genetic lottery and then there are the rest of us that didn't! As we age, the pore openings seem to get larger since our collagen levels, which decrease 1% per year starting around age 21, are not keeping the openings as tightly closed so they are more obviously noticeable. I think that the retin A is a great idea but as far as procedures go, I think that the Halo laser gives the most improvement. As a member of the Bad Pores Club, I have struggled with this my entire life and I held the office record for worst pores scores on the Visia Complexion Analysis for years. All the other lasers, etc only improved my pore score from 2% to 8%. My 1st Halo laser improved this to 20th% and the 2nd Halo laser done 1 month later further increased my pore score to 50th%. I now do a Halo laser about every 12-18 mos to maintain better looking pores. By the way, the Visia is used to compare your scores with patients of your age who have the same skin type as you, so it gives you a very objective look at how your pores (as well as several other assessments such as wrinkles, superficial/deep sun damage, texture, redness, etc) really are doing for your age and also allows you to follow your level of improvement. I would suggest getting consultation done with a physician who performs Halo laser and also has a Visia device so you can be properly assessed, treated, and followed to watch your improvement. Best wishes, Mary Beth Mudd, M.D.
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June 1, 2022
Answer: Best Procedure for Enlarged Nasal Pores? This is a very common question. Enlarged pores are genetic so people with good pores hit the genetic lottery and then there are the rest of us that didn't! As we age, the pore openings seem to get larger since our collagen levels, which decrease 1% per year starting around age 21, are not keeping the openings as tightly closed so they are more obviously noticeable. I think that the retin A is a great idea but as far as procedures go, I think that the Halo laser gives the most improvement. As a member of the Bad Pores Club, I have struggled with this my entire life and I held the office record for worst pores scores on the Visia Complexion Analysis for years. All the other lasers, etc only improved my pore score from 2% to 8%. My 1st Halo laser improved this to 20th% and the 2nd Halo laser done 1 month later further increased my pore score to 50th%. I now do a Halo laser about every 12-18 mos to maintain better looking pores. By the way, the Visia is used to compare your scores with patients of your age who have the same skin type as you, so it gives you a very objective look at how your pores (as well as several other assessments such as wrinkles, superficial/deep sun damage, texture, redness, etc) really are doing for your age and also allows you to follow your level of improvement. I would suggest getting consultation done with a physician who performs Halo laser and also has a Visia device so you can be properly assessed, treated, and followed to watch your improvement. Best wishes, Mary Beth Mudd, M.D.
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