Skin - Large Pores
What are large pores?
Large pores are visibly enlarged openings on the skin's surface where hair follicles emerge. They can make the skin appear uneven and often associated with oily or aging skin.
Causes of large pores:
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Excess Sebum Production: Overactive sebaceous glands can enlarge pores to accommodate the excess oil.
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Loss of Skin Elasticity: Aging and sun damage reduce collagen and elastin, causing pores to appear larger.
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Genetics: Pore size is often hereditary.
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Clogged Pores: Accumulation of oil, dead skin cells, and dirt stretches pores.
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Acne: Frequent breakouts can stretch and damage pores, making them appear larger.
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Skin Thickness: Thick, oily skin may naturally have larger pores.
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Improper Skincare: Using harsh or comedogenic products can worsen pore size over time.
Symtoms and Types of large pores:
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Oily Pores: Large, shiny pores due to excess sebum production, common in the T-zone.
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Aging Pores: Enlarged pores associated with sagging skin and reduced elasticity.
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Clogged Pores: Enlarged, darkened pores caused by trapped oil and debris (can result in blackheads).
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Post-Acne Pores: Enlarged pores left behind after inflammatory acne.
Large Pores Treatment Options:
Option 1: Chemical Peels (BioRePeel) is a bi-phasic medical grade medium depth peel that penetrates the top five layers of the epidermis and the upper layers of the dermis. It exfoliates the outer layers of the skin, removing dead cells and excess oil that clog pores. It stimulates collagen production to tighten the skin and reduce pore size. It contains 35% trichloroacetic acid (TCA), amino acids and vitamins. Unlike other chemical peels that work from the outside in, BioRePeel works from the inside out, addressing the origin of skin conditions.
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Benefits:
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Unclogs and minimizes the appearance of pores
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Improve skin texture and tone.
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Reduces excess oil production.
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Ideal for oily, acne-prone skin with visibly enlarged pores.
Option 2: Microneedling (Dermapen 4) is 100% Australian made, the world's first fully digitalised, automated and fastest device of its type, with up to 1920 puncture channels per second with 33G needles, giving comfortable patient experience and safety with its Anti-Contamination Management system. Dermapen 4 uses fine needles to create micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating the body's natural healing process and collagen and elastin production. It tightens skin around pores, making them appear smaller. It enhances cell turnover, unclogging and renewing pores.
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Benefits:
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Reduces pore size by improving skin elasticity.
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Smooths skin texture.
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Boosts natural skin regeneration.
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Ideal for aging or acne-prone skin with large pores.
Option 3: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) derived from your own blood is applied and injected into the skin using Dermapen 4 microneedling device. It enhances healing, promotes collagen production, and reduces inflammation. PRP boosts the skin's ability to regenerate and tighten, which further reduces pore size.
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Benefits:
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Accelerates the effects of microneedling.
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Reduces oiliness, shrinks pores, and improves skin tone.
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Promotes long-term skin health and regeneration.
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Ideal for enlarged pores caused by aging, acne, or inflammation.
Option 4: Mesotherapy is where the product is delivered into the dermis through microinjections. Teosyal Redensity 1 is a hyaluronic acid-based injectable treatment designed for skin hydration, rejuvenation and improving skin quality. The hyaluronic acid in Teosyal Redensity 1 deeply hydrates the skin, improving its elasticity and reducing the appearance of large pores. Well-hydrated skin appears smoother and more even-textured. The microinjections stimulate fibroblasts, promoting collagen and elastin production. Increased collagen tightens the skin around pores, making them appear smaller. Teosyal Redensity 1 contains a blend of amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that nourish the skin. These ingredients repair and strengthen the dermis, preventing pores from becoming enlarged over time. By restoring skin balance and hydration, Teosyal Redensity 1 may help reduce excessive oil production, a common contributor to large pores.
