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Enlarged Pores and New Pores After Microneedling

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Enlarged Pores and New Pores After Microneedling

I have never really had skin treatments before due to exceptionally sensitive skin (dermatograohia - skin writing). I had my first pico laser and exovive microneedling done 2 months. Both were done on the lowest settings to see how my skin responds and lasted only a couple of minutes. My second treatment was on the 6th (2 weeks today since treatment) with slightly higher settings as my skin didn’t react the last time. There was no immediate reaction even to the second treatment, however 2 days after I started noticing enlarged pores and new pores across my cheeks. The doctor that performed the procedures believe it appears prominent due to inflammation and prescribed hydrocortisone that I have been using. I haven’t seen any changes whatsoever except that it temporarily looks less visible after skin care. I had few pores to start with which was my main concern, the doctor didn’t even think my pores were that prominent before we started with treatments. I’m going into a depression being fixated on this. I keep looking at myself in the mirror and dreading what I have done to my skin.
I would like to know if anyone experienced this and if this gets better or what can be possibly done to improve this. I was initially hopeful but after reading plenty of materials I have come to the understanding you cannot shrink back enlarged pores. Any advise will be greatly appreciated!!
Below are pictures since from the last 4 days from today to see if I have any improvement after applying hydrocortisone.
I am 29 years old turning 30 soon.

Replies (5)

I’ve always had beautiful skin and now since micro needling I have large pores and acne along with bumps at the bottom of my face
Sorry to hear :( I really hope there’s a way to resolve this
I'm so sorry to hear that. Did you combine a laser with your microneedling treatment? i hope you skin is healing more now.
Has this resolved for you? How long after the microneedling did your pores start getting larger? I got microneedling 3 weeks ago and I’m just now noticed larger pores and holes in my face.
I first started noticing my pores getting prominent two days after my treatment and it progressively got worse. I’ve consulted dermatologists too. One of them said it should go away and my skin is irritated and my usual dermatologist thinks it’s swelling in my skin from the laser and it should come down to its original size once the inflammation subsides. It’s been over a month now and no real progress so I really don’t know what to expect anymore! Just trying to have a some faith at this point.
Thank you for responding. I appreciate it.
You’re welcome. Do let me know if things get better for you! I really hope it does and this is only temporary.
This happened to me 2.5 years ago from one microneedling treatment. It has not gone away. I’m looking into laser resurfacing now to try to correct the issue
that's terrible. i hope find something to help you. did you combine laser, prp or anything else with the treatment?