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Enlarged Pores & Rough Texture

Pore size is largely inherited, but how big pores look depends on oil, sun damage, collagen loss and clogging. Rough texture adds bumps, post-acne marks or dryness. A doctor can often tell whether the issue is something that can be cleaned, thickened, or only camouflaged.

Common causes

  • High oil production makes pores look larger and shinier
  • Collagen loss around pore walls makes openings droop and widen
  • Blackheads and debris stretch pore openings
  • Old acne marks give an uneven surface
  • Dryness and dead cell build-up add roughness

How doctors usually approach it

Clogged pores: exfoliation and extraction
Peels, hydradermabrasion, microdermabrasion and professional extraction clear debris. They make pores look cleaner for weeks but do not change structure.
Oily skin: oil control
Carbon laser peels, certain light treatments and microneedle RF reduce oiliness for some people. Medicinal options may be considered alongside them.
Stretched pores: collagen remodeling
Fractional lasers, microneedle RF and microneedling stimulate collagen around pore walls, with gradual improvement over a course.
Fine bumps and dryness: boosters
Hyaluronic acid boosters, skin Botox and mesotherapy are used to refine texture and hydration. Results are moderate.
What does not help
Pore strips and squeezing may remove debris but can enlarge openings. No treatment closes pores permanently.

Treatments often discussed

Resurfacing & ScarsMicroneedle RFMicroneedle RF is the middle option for scars, pores and lax skin: it works below the surface, so it changes texture with less visible injury than resurfacing lasers.From ₩400,000Resurfacing & ScarsCO2 Fractional LaserCO2 fractional laser is the strongest resurfacing option in the scar-and-texture group, reserved for visible scars and deeper lines where milder tools fall short.From ₩400,000Laser & PigmentLaser ToningLaser toning is the low-energy, whole-face option for diffuse darkness and uneven tone, and it is usually compared with pico laser and IPL when the pigment is not one clear spot.From ₩80,000Skin BoostersHyaluronic Acid Skin BoosterDiluted hyaluronic acid placed throughout the skin for hydration and a smoother surface, without reshaping the face.From ₩220,000Acne & PoresMedical Acne CareA visit-based approach to active breakouts that sits between home skincare and stronger prescription or energy-based options.From ₩70,000LiftingLaser Lifting (Fotona 4D / Titan)Laser lifting is a gentle, light-based way to firm skin and refine texture, and it is the option to weigh when you want tightening and smoother skin in the same course.Price after consultationLaser & PigmentCarbon Laser PeelA carbon laser peel is a light, surface-level option for oily, dull or congested skin, and it is the gentle step before stronger pore and texture treatments.Price after consultationResurfacing & ScarsErbium Fractional LaserErbium fractional laser resurfaces with less heat than CO2, so it is the mid-strength choice for texture and fine lines when you want shorter recovery.Price after consultationResurfacing & ScarsNon-Ablative Fractional Laser (Fraxel-type)Non-ablative fractional laser is the gentlest of the fractional lasers: the surface stays intact, so recovery is short, but change is slower and smaller.Price after consultationResurfacing & ScarsMicroneedlingMicroneedling is the mildest needle-based option for texture and shallow scars, and it is the baseline against which microneedle RF and lasers are compared.Price after consultationAcne & PoresChemical PeelA controlled acid application that loosens the top skin layer, useful for clogged pores, dullness and some uneven tone.Price after consultationInjectablesSkin Botox (Microbotox)Very small, shallow botulinum toxin injections aimed at skin texture, oil and pores rather than at strong expression lines.Price after consultationInjectablesJuvelook (PDLLA)A PDLLA stimulator given as shallow, small-volume injections, aimed at skin quality, shallow scars and fine lines more than at shaping.Price after consultationSkin BoostersMesotherapy (Skin Meso)Customized injections of vitamins, amino acids and hyaluronic acid into the skin, closest to a blended booster rather than a single defined product.Price after consultationMedical FacialsHydraFacial (Aqua Peel)A water-based cleansing and extraction facial that suits congested, dull skin and sits at the gentle end of the resurfacing spectrum.Price after consultationMedical FacialsMicrodermabrasionA mechanical surface polish that removes dead skin cells, useful for rough texture and dullness but not for deeper marks.Price after consultationSkin Analysis & WellnessSkin Analysis ConsultationA camera-based assessment that maps surface and sub-surface skin features, helping decide which concern category to pursue first.Price after consultation

Matching pore concerns to the right treatment family

Look at the skin when freshly washed and again after a few hours. If pores are tiny and plugged with dark points, cleaning-focused methods apply. If they look round and open by midday, oil and collagen are the targets. If they sit within an uneven, scarred surface, the discussion shifts toward acne scar methods.

Cleaning treatments give quick but short-lived results. Remodeling treatments give slower and longer lasting change, with more recovery. Many people alternate them.

Be wary of promises to shrink pores completely. Honest expectations are smoother, cleaner-looking skin.

Enlarged Pores & Rough Texture: common questions

Can pores be made smaller permanently?

Their appearance can improve, but pore size is partly genetic and tends to relax again with oil and aging.

Is microneedle RF or laser better for pores?

Both remodel collagen. The choice depends on skin tone, oiliness and tolerance for downtime.

Does skin Botox help?

Some people see tighter-looking, less oily skin, though evidence is modest and effects fade over months.

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Cheongdam, Gangnam
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Cheongdam Station (Line 7)
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