Hi, I am 30 years old and I have large pores on my face due to oily skin and maybe also aging. I have two questions: 1. Can a retinol product can deliver the same results as a microneedling treatment for reduction of pore size? 2. I am looking at the skinceuticals 1.0 retinol cream but it has alcohol denat as the 5th ingredient. Is this problematic?
November 13, 2021
Answer: Microneedling Microneedling is a non-invasive skin rejuvenation technique that uses a mechanical device with fine needles to create controlled injury. This triggers the body to produce more collagen. It addresses fine lines and wrinkles, loose and sagging skin, acne and scarring, uneven texture, stretch marks, and pore size. Please contact a qualified provider or a board-certified physician with extensive experience in these procedures and get a complete assessment to see which are the best treatments for you. Each skin is unique that's why it is important to get a doctor's assessment.
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November 13, 2021
Answer: Microneedling Microneedling is a non-invasive skin rejuvenation technique that uses a mechanical device with fine needles to create controlled injury. This triggers the body to produce more collagen. It addresses fine lines and wrinkles, loose and sagging skin, acne and scarring, uneven texture, stretch marks, and pore size. Please contact a qualified provider or a board-certified physician with extensive experience in these procedures and get a complete assessment to see which are the best treatments for you. Each skin is unique that's why it is important to get a doctor's assessment.
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September 26, 2020
Answer: Retinol versus Microneedling for Pore Size Hi! Thanks for your question. Enlarged pores are a problem many of our patients are concerned with. Ideally, using a retinol product in combination with microneedling will give you optimal results. For out patients we always recommend stopping the use of retinol one week prior to treatment and one week after treatment to give the skin appropriate time to heal itself. Both the use of retinol and collagen induction therapy (microneedling) will likely help with pore size, but again it would be most beneficial to do both. Our patients have also seen great results with Hydrafacials and chemical peels to make pores appear smaller. Hydrafacials work by suctioning the debris out of the pores and removing dead skin which can clog pores when not properly exfoliated. We recommend seeing a trained Registered Nurse in a board certified plastic surgery practice who can assess your unique skin before treatment.
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September 26, 2020
Answer: Retinol versus Microneedling for Pore Size Hi! Thanks for your question. Enlarged pores are a problem many of our patients are concerned with. Ideally, using a retinol product in combination with microneedling will give you optimal results. For out patients we always recommend stopping the use of retinol one week prior to treatment and one week after treatment to give the skin appropriate time to heal itself. Both the use of retinol and collagen induction therapy (microneedling) will likely help with pore size, but again it would be most beneficial to do both. Our patients have also seen great results with Hydrafacials and chemical peels to make pores appear smaller. Hydrafacials work by suctioning the debris out of the pores and removing dead skin which can clog pores when not properly exfoliated. We recommend seeing a trained Registered Nurse in a board certified plastic surgery practice who can assess your unique skin before treatment.
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