Which Type of Laser Treatment Would Best Help with Large Nose Pores?

Large pores on the nose can be treated either with CO2 laser resurfacing or dermabrasion (sanding of the skin). You did not mention your skin tone but you will want to avoid any lightening of your skin. Overaggressive skin resurfacing can lighten darker skin. Seek a consultation with a Facial Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist who treats these issues frequently in people with your skin type to reduce the risk of a change in your skin pigmentation. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSWeber Facial Plastic Surgery

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Depending on your skin tone, resurfacing procedures such as laser resurfacing and dermabrasion may or may not be suitable options for you.  Another option to consider would be micro-injections of subdermal Botox.  This will reduce both the size of your pores as well as the amount of oiliness of your complexion in the treated areas.  

you are absolutely right in that there is a genetic component to pore size. unfortunately there is no way to remove pores only decrease there size and camouflage them better. Proper skin care as well as healthy lifestyle choices such as not smoking and staying hydrated are important. There are several non-invasive techniques that can resurface the skin and improve collagen and elastin content that can diminish the appearance of pores. These options include micro needling with or without PRP, laser resurfacing (must be careful with darker skin tones as there is the risk of pigment changes), chemical peels and dermabrasion

Co2 laser resurfacing could help this but the results could be subtle. Depending on how deep and large the pores are, you could consider other treatments like deep chemical peels or deep co2 lasering.
 

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based on your skin type and color, you can use a fractionaed CO2 laser to help with this situation.  You may need to start out conservatively and work on it over a year to see visible improvements. It is very important that you see experienced physicians who do this so as not to develop any pigmentation abnormalities after treatment.