How to Get Rid of a Stretched Pore or Pore Scar

Question

Hi. I have an enlarged pore on my chin. It will not go away and looks worse with make up on. There doesnt seem to be anything inside of it, just a hole. I hate it. I have tried TCA and it didnt work. What can be done to get rid of this? I am thinking if i have to get it cut out I will. Would that punch thing work (I cant remember the name of it). I have a small hole in my face and I need help please!!!!!!

James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS · Answer

The best approach in the removal of the enlarged pore is excision with a scaple. Using a punch biopsy is not as tissue sparing or refined of an approach for the size of the defect you describe. This can be done in an office under local anesthetic. I would recommend seeing a specialist for the best possible outcome.

Be healthy and be well,James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS

Be healthy and be well,James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

These enlarged holes in the skin are likely a result of old trauma to a pore.  I would encourage you to undergo a simple excision and layered closure.

Dina D. Strachan, MD · Answer

It sounds like a punch excision would do the trick for your pore. Punch scapels come as small as 1.5 mm so this procedure can be done with minimal scar.

Daniel J. Ladd Jr., DO · Answer

Either a small excision or punch biopsy would work well in your case.  If you are a smoker strongly consider stopping for several weeks prior to your procedure to get the least scarring afterwards.

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