What should I do about large pores on nose that are more noticeable after Retin-A? (Photo)

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So I’ve read a lot of bad reviews for retin-a making pores worse. I just started using it only once a week. My pores are somewhat more noticeable unfortunately. What should I do? I don’t have time for anything that involves downtime for healing. I’m guessing the big pores are sun damage.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A combination approach will give the most improvement. I recommend lasers, microneedling/PRP, Cosmelan, peels and skin care. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

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.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. 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

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question and photograph. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to have your skin evaluated and to discuss a variety of treatment options such as different topicals, light therapy, facials, chemical peels, laser tx, etc. Take care and good luck.

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