What's the best treatment for orange peel skin texture and large pores?

August 19, 2015
Asked By:_kawaii_ in Los Angeles, CA

I had acne as a teenager (now 32/female). I do not have any "ice pick" scarring. What I do have is slight "orange peel" texture, & the appearance of large pores. I am currently seeing an esthetician. She has given me a 5% BHA toner & face wash to combat the texture issue, along with some adult hormonal acne. I also use Retin-A. My question is.....are regular facials/microdermabrasion enough, or do I need to do something more aggressive (i.e dermabrasion, chemical peel, laser resurfacing)?

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January 10, 2020

Answer: Skin Texture / Complexion Improvement -- Combination Approach Needed

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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January 10, 2020

Answer: Skin Texture / Complexion Improvement -- Combination Approach Needed

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 5, 2024

Answer: Orange peel skin can be treated by doing melapeels and resurfacing lasers such as LaseMD.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 5, 2024

Answer: Orange peel skin can be treated by doing melapeels and resurfacing lasers such as LaseMD.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 20, 2015

Answer: Best Treatment for Orange Peel Texture

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 20, 2015

Answer: Best Treatment for Orange Peel Texture

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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