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Hello,The SkinPen can shrink your pores and tighten the skin. It has no evidence of making pores larger. All the best,Dr. Joe
Skin Pen does not enlarge pore size. Quite the opposite! SkinPen can help improve skin tone and texture to make pores appear smaller. Visit us at our Houston location to learn more!
No Skin Pen actually does the opposite! Microneedling is actually my go to treatment to help improve pore size in my practice. I love to pair it with PRP for best results. I also make sure my patients are on a Retin A type (Vit. A) product at night. The needles actually cause a micro injury which stimulates collagen production to the area and creates some skin tightening which gives the pores size a reduced appearance. Results last 4-6 months, so maintanance treatments are required.
Hi, Amytx0603,I have great news for you! SkinPen will actually do the opposite and visibly reduce your pore size. While the needle's diameter may be larger than the pore, SkinPen actually works by creating an abrasion on the skin to promote the body's natural production of collagen and elastin. Both of these fibers actually reduce: pore size, fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, and other appearances of aging. This minimally invasive procedure uses the natural processes of the body to create smooth, younger-looking skin.Best wishes,Dr. KathyLee Santangelo
The SkinPen microneedling device will actually improve the appearance of the pores as well as improve skin tone and texture overall.
Ihave a saying that one should 'treat the problem with a solution that is smaller than the problem itself.' To elaborate, in the context of what is the method or solution for a problem, an approach is to choose the BEST device or procedure, and not to make a device fit a problem. On this basis, the ideal/safest/most predictable way to reduce pore- pore sizing is to treat with a small spot laser and or topicals. It depends on the size of the pores and your skin type as to the correct wavelength. I am not against Skin Pen, this device astounds me as the motor is very strong, and the needle surgically sharp. Dr Davin S. Lim, Brisbane. Australia.
Hi star_dust33, I would recommend not doing microneedling over any active acne, even small pustules. You may want to look into doing some salicylic peels to kill any bacteria and reduce inflammation.
Microneedling has become one of the greatest treatments for acne scars. The procedure has generally only a few day down time with nice improvement of the scars. I have never seen any worsening of the acne scars after microneedling. I wonder since you are only twelve days out from your procedure,...
Hello and thank you for your question. Absolutely IPL and microneedling can be done on the same day. Having an IPL session first then microneedling directly after is preferred. Also using SkinPen's Skinfuse 90 day skin care kit during the series of treatments is extremely effective for optimal c...
This is difficult to predict, but it sounds like you used adequate sun protection. I recommend following up with your Doctor for after care recommendations. I recommend prp, PDT after therapy with topically applied growth factors. I also always combine microneedling with prp and lasers to get...
This is difficult to answer without pictures. I recommend following up with a Doctor for a formal evaluation and if necessary, treatment. With microneedling, I always add prp and lasers to get the best outcomes. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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