Enlarged pores make the skin look rough and rugged, like the orange skin. It occurs across many age groups and is a common concern for many patients.
Enlarged pores make the skin look rough and rugged, like the orange skin. It occurs across many age groups and is a common concern for many patients.
Skin pores are actually openings of the millions of sebaceous glands that are connected to hair follicles found in the skin. These glands are found abundantly in the face, chest, back, axilla and groin area. Generally speaking, factors that enlarged pores are divided into hyperactive sebaceous gland activity or the loss of collagen and skin elasticity either due to damage or aging. Knowing the causes will determine the correct laser treatment for enlarged pores.
As we age we lose precious collagen in the skin. As a result of that, skin laxity increases and with decreased tension around the pores, the pores appear larger. Therefore, enlarged pores is one of the quintessential signs of aged skin.
Overactive oil glands, due to various reasons which can be hormonal in nature, lead to excessive sebum production( or oil production). This in turn leads to enlarged glands which also gives the appearance of large pores or hair follicle size. Enlarged pores are often also associated with clogged pores that lead to comedones and acne.
Infections, such as acne, lead to damage of the collagen structure and scarring. As a result of the loss of collagen and skin elasticity, the pores appear large particularly around the acne scars in the face.
Excessive sun exposure leads to sun damage to the skin. That leads to loss of collagen and skin elasticity which leads to the appearance of enlarged pores.
Now that we understand the causes of enlarged pores, successful treatments with good outcomes are targeted to address excessive sebum activity or to enhance the collagen content. There is a myriad of treatments for enlarged pores. First things first are to adjust your skincare and adopt healthy skincare habits. If the pores still appear undesirable large, then perhaps a medical treatment or a comprehensive laser program will be considered. Laser treatments will be a more permanent treatment solution.
Non-comedonal or water-based skin care products will be more appropriate for large pores. That is because oil-based products lead to excessive oil which leads to large pores. Prolonged use of astringents or products containing salicylic acid, or vitamin c, beta hydroxy acids, to dry the skin may result in a rebound production of sebum and lead to large pores again.
Various topical and oral medication such as topical or oral retinoids in dermatology and aesthetic practices help to reduce sebum activity. However, these medications come with side effects such as dryness and irritation. We typically advise patients to moisturize their skin with moisturizers that are water-based often needs to be considered along with these medications.
Mild chemical peels such as salicylic acid peels help to reduce the excess sebum on the face, clear clogged pores and have a rejuvenating effect on the skin. The effects are however temporary as the sebaceous (oil) glands are not inactivated.
Quinta Laser is our proprietary program with 5 unique laser treatments that specifically address the problem of enlarged pores from all aspects and in all skin types. It is a treatment program that is designed and bespoke to everyone
Used to address various skin conditions, primarily targeting vascular and pigmented lesions.
Reduces skin issues, including:
Stimulates collagen production in the skin to improve skin texture, firmness, and overall rejuvenation.
Benefits of this laser treatment include:
Works efficiently at breaking down large pigment particles, revealing clear, bright skin and an even skin tone. This treatment addresses skin issues, including:
Pico laser treatment emits ultra-short pulses of laser light in the picosecond range to shatter stubborn fine pigment particles deep in the skin. This process treats a wide range of complex skin issues, including:
Gently and effectively removes the unhealthy surface layer of skin to accelerate the natural collagen renewal process.
This laser is useful for:
OZ Baby Collagen is an anti-ageing solution designed to regenerate and reconstruct troubled skin.
OZ Baby Collagen is a specialised treatment our medical practitioners provide for those looking for an effective ageing prevention solution to improve skin laxity, density, and elasticity and regenerate and reconstruct their skin
Juvelook PDLLA is a collagen treatment injected into the skin and thinning areas on the face to reverse signs of ageing. As a hybrid filler, it carries the immediate filling effect of hyaluronic acid (typically found in conventional Skin Boosters) and long-term collagen stimulation of Poly D-lactic acid (PDLA), often found in collagen biostimulators.
Large facial pores are usually due to hyperactive sebaceous glands, which is also associated with oily skin, comedones and acne. Large pores may also be related to skin health damage or aging as pores are more evident in aged skin. The bigger the pore, the more chances of developing acne.
Cosmetically, have enlarged facial pores makes the skin look rough and older. Makeup also looks cakey and unnatural for such skin.
Yes, most certainly. By controlling the oil gland activity and stimulating collagen for the deep skin, pore reduction results are obvious and can be long term.
You can prevent pore enlargement by having the correct skincare regime or by adjusting it. (see above) Having regular laser treatments to maintain a certain level of collagen content in the skin will also help prevent the earlier appearance of large pores.
We have our phone number on our contact page for everyone looking for a reliable pore treatment service in Singapore. Our doctors that have years of experience in dermatology will provide you with the needed data and health information to ensure that our services are reliable.
Most pore treatments are comfortable treatments, some need topical anaesthesia for added comfort.
Juvelook, OZ Baby Collagen, Cytocare, and Quinta Laser have minimal to no downtime. You will be able to resume normal activities right after the treatment. (can just make it better hehe) Cytocare might include minor bruising that go away in a few days and slight swelling at the injection site that lasts for 12 to 36 hours.
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