What are these little lines connecting my pores and is there anything I can realistically do to fix this?

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I've managed to get my pores to look much smaller, but now I'm dealing with these little lines all over near my nose on both sides. Do you see this regularly? I've struggled with rough texture/acne for the last 20 years. Is this damage from that that I'm just now seeing? Or is this maybe just genetic? Anything I can do to look more "normal" for my age?

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello elaybeee my name is Melanie I am a Medical Aesthetician at Aesthetic Skin located in Chicago IL. I am so happy that you have been able to address and reach some of your skin concerns. I would recommend laser resurfacing treatments to treat the current texture in your skin. I would recommend a series of 3 coolpeel laser treatments 4 weeks apart. I would also love to duscuss your home care regimen. Please feel free to contact our office at 312-944-0117 to schedule a skin consultation. We hope to hear from you soon!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question about pores and lines and what you can do to fix them. I would suggest microneedling to address your concerns. Microneedling helps with scarring and pores, as it stimulates collagen and helps the overall texture and appearance of the skin. Microneedling is a low risk procedure, relatively quick procedure, and can be combined with PRP (platelet rich plasma) to enhance results. I would suggest 3-4 treatments, 1 month apart. Microneedling is safe for almost all skin types. Hope this helps!

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