How can I reduce the appearance of enlarged hair pores after laser hair removal? (photos)

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I have this large looking pores/ hair follicles where hair used to grow on my stomach. Some of them maybe be trapped hairs that won't come out. I've received laser hair removal and hair no longer grows but the pores are left looking like this. It's been a year and i exfoliate, use aha/ bha products and i'm not sure what to try. What treatment could i seek from a doctor? Any laser treatments or peels or any suggestions? I'd like this to be normal skin soon. Please please help me

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this needs more laser hair removal and pigmentation suppression with at home peels like enlighten and AERIFY (see link).

this is post inflammatory hyperpigmentation/melasma/discoloration that needs cosmelan or enlighten peels at home which we can do virtually and send to your home along with aerify peels regularly, vivatia foam, restorsea 10x, faith essence serum, and cosmelan 2 cream.

Hyperpigmentation from any type needs a combination approach of peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify,  lasers like clear and brilliant and aerolase or laser genesis, radiofrequency like venus viva, and constant skin care and sun protection.  Bimonthly facials with silk peel dermalinfusion is essential to hydrate, exfoliate and infuse vitamins and antioxidants into the skin.  If you have acne you can do additional treatments and peels to get more improvement.  I suggest a formal consultation with an expert in lasers and peels. Best, Dr. Emer.

Joel B. Beck, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. First, how many LHR treatments did you receive? Is hair continuing to grow? Of course, it is always difficult to recommend treatment from pictures alone, but it appears you may have clogged pores and possible acne scars. I would recommend a series of chemical peels to alleviate the black heads, reduce the appearance of scars and pores.

Laura A. Katz, MD · Answer

Morpheus8 would be an excellent option for this, maybe even a single treatment would suffice.  Morpheus 8 is radiofrequency microneedling that can penetrate up to 4mm to resolve scars, decrease thelook of pores, plump collagen, tighten skin and cause muscle contraction.

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! I would suggest trying a retinol or retin-a on the area in hopes to purge any clogged hairs and minimize pore size. Give it a good 6 weeks to see how it is improving and try not to use too much as that can irritate the skin. Hope this helps!

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