Laser Genesis & Pore Size? (photo)

Mspieg, what people think of as "blackheads" or "dirt" in the pores of the nose is normal sebum that turns dark when it oxidizes. Laser Genesis is a great procedure for an overall "laser facial" (if done in series of many, many treatments, like at least 6 to 10 or more), but it does NOT affect the true size of pores, nor does it truly reduce the amount of sebum your pores will have ultimately.

      The package you bought from the spa including laser genesis, peels, and microdermabrasion will all work together to keep the pores clean and keep everything appearing and feeling smoother while you do the series. But just be prepared because after you finish everything, ultimately nature will have its way and everything will return to your natural state. None of these treatments causes permanent shrinkage of pores, especially on the nose where the texture of the skin is thicker and larger pores are natural.

     What Laser Genesis can do, over many treatments (possibly more than the 5 you bought), is to stimulate new collagen production and over a long period of time you may notice decreased redness and roughness of your face overall. However, any irritation from the microdermabrasion and peels  may potentially alter this.

     Enjoy your treatments, but keep realistic expectations and don't expect pores to actually shrink in any permanent way.

There is nothing that can actually physically change the size of your pores. Not a laser or a product out there. You can get better overall tone and texture with products and lasers, but you absolutely cannot physically alter the size of your pores and change them. Many people say they see pore changes with laser treatments like Laser Genesis, but again, it's an overall textural and tone change they see, the actual pores are exactly the same size they were before.