Can you shrink pore size? Is it possible with IPL?

Great question! Unfortunately IPL won't affect pore size. This is because the IPL doesn't target pores, but instead is looking for pigment to treat. A great option for decreasing pore size is the Halo laser! I've treated a number of patients with this laser who had large pores and they swear by it. After the treatment friends have commented to them about how good their skin looks. The Halo not only treats pore size but also treats skin texture and pigment at the same time! I hope this helps and best of luck in your area!

Hello, and thank you for your question! There are several ways to make pores less visible, and most of them have to do with reducing the size of the pilo-sebaceous unit (a.k.a. sweat glad) at the base of the pore. Less oil being produced means that the opening of the pore does not need to be as big, leading to fewer visible imperfections in the skin. The two most common ways to do this are retinoids (such as oral accutane or topical retin-a or retinol) and non-ablative lasers such as the Laser Genesis (a gentle, no-downtime laser which is very good at improving skin tone and quality, and reducing pore size). IPL will remove pigment, which will improve your skin's appearance, but will not do much for the pores themselves. I hope this helps and good luck!