Does Microdermabrasion Shrink Large Pores?

Microdermabrasion with have little if no effect on the size of your pores. For reduction in appearance of your pores I would reccomened starting using a skin care brand containing Vitamin A. Products containing retinoids work to regulate your sebum production and in turn reduce the appearance of larger pores. Hope this helps.

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

Microdermabrasion cleans but does not shrink pores. On the other hand, TCA peels like the Obagi Blue peel, and lasers like the Sciton SkinTyte or BBL "forever young"and other IPL lasers do shrink pore size. See link for more information

Generally large pores are healthy although unsightly.
Microdermabrasion will do little do change the size of the pores.
From a non-surgical standpoint, Retinoids will diminish the activity of the sebaceous glands and may contribute to diminished pore size over the long term.

Large pores are caused by a variety of factors including genetics, hormones, stress, environment, hygeine, and proliferative inflammatory conditions of the skin. When pores are clogged, they will become inflamed and may degenerate into whiteheads, comedones, blackheads, and pimples.
Although microdermabrasion cannot function to eradicate the causes of large pores, it can play an active role in unclogging pores. This detoxification of contaminated acneic type pores is healthy for the skin and consistently provides excellent results for patients with oily skin and large pores.
In order to decrease the size of the pores, you may also consider chemical peels and other topical products.
There is no single laser that is consistently and clinically effective in eradicating large pores.

Microdermabrasion
is an excellent option for those with large pores. The treatment does not necessarily shrink the
actual size of your pores but it will minimize the appearance of the pores by
removing and vacuuming dead skin cells from the skin revealing fresh, healthy skin. Softer, smoother skin will be visible after one
treatment and results will continue to advance after additional
treatments. Ideally, you want to find a
facility that utilizes the latest technology in microdermabrasion, DiamondTome™
skin resurfacing. This crystal free
treatment provides an unparalleled approach to microdermabrasion that yields
superior results. This resurfacing
method reduces signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation
and uneven texture. A smoother and more
vibrant skin is uncovered when the outer layer of the skin is gently polished
away. This procedure promotes new cell
growth and vascular circulation under the skin resulting in healthier and
firmer skin.

First and foremost, you are born with your pores and their size is predetermined so that nothing we do can actually shrink pore size. What we, as board-certified dermatologists do, is to help you reduce the appearance of your pores, and with a proper maintenance program and skin care program, we can have you with the appearance of reduced pores. From a procedure point of view, microdermabrasion with skin care can do this, but other things might do it faster and perhaps better. These include the use of chemical peels, the use of fractional lasers and RF fractional devices, and the new RF needling devices that are part of some of the larger RF devices. Again, choosing the right doctor and having options is the best bet here for you and for your skin.

Although microdermabrasion cannot eradicate the cause of large pores, it
can definitely help to unclog pores. Impacted pores cause the pores to
stretch making them appear larger than they would appear if they were
empty. Microdermabrasion helps to detoxify contaminate pores proving
excellent results for patients with oily, large pores. In order to
decrease pore size, you may also consider chemical peels and topical
products.

Such things as facials, masks, and microdermabrasion do not truly reduce pore size. Genes determine pore size and that is it.
There are a number of ways that you can reduce pore size but such reductions are temporary. Alcholol and a number of other substances can cause the arrectores pili muscles to pull and subsequently shrink the pore size for a short period of time. Similarly, anything that swells the tissue around the pore will cause them to temporarily shrink. A
Some of your alpha-hydroxy and betahhydroxy acids (glycolic and salicylic) are quite effective at this sort of pore shrinkage. Skinceuticals CE frulic is also adept at doing this.
Finally, a number of make-ups can deflect the eye away from pore size such as Cliniques pore-minimizer make-up. Keeping the pores clear of sebum and keratin will also make pores less pronounced. Your Retinoids (Tazarac, Differin, Retin A, Retinol etc.) will do this.
However, nothing can change the ultimate size of your pores.