Large pores

Who doesn’t want silky and smooth skin that has zero visible pores, just like a doll! Over half of asian women are struggling with their large pores, and trying any possible ways to minimise them. In fact, it is hardly possible to reverse them by only applying skincare products. Good news is, anesthetic treatment makes minimising pores way beyond possible but easily achievable.

What is large pores

The pore is an opening of the hair follicle, which is the shared opening of both the hair follicle and the sebaceous gland. Apart from being a channel where hair grows, the other function of pores is excreting sebaceous secretions (sebum). A single pore larger than 0.02m㎡ is considered as a large pore, usually accompanied by depressed and uneven skin surface around the pores.

The accumulation of dead skin cells and keratin on top of the skin will make the skin become thicker and rougher, and the pores become larger. Water and nutrients are kept away from the skin as the dead cells block the absorption. The skin becomes dull and dry, secretes more sebum production, and the pores will appear larger. Also, when we get older, the skin gradually loses collagen, its elasticity and the support around the hair follicles, causing the pores to appear larger. On the other hand, when your skin looks oily but feels dry, it will also make the pores larger.

Causes

In general, large pores can be caused by high sebum secretion, skin aging, photoaging, natural pore size, gender, age, sun damage, irritation, acne, seborrheic dermatitis, etc. The gene also determines larger pores.

1. High Sebum Secretion:

Sebaceous glands (oil glands) on our skin secrete sebum, our body oil, to the pore to naturally moisturise our skin. However, sebum secretion is sensitive to external and internal factors such as weather, temperature, hormonal level, dietary, sleeping quality and mood. No matter the reason that triggers a high sebum secretion, a large amount of sebum will be secreted from the sebaceous gland and released to the pores. The excess amount of sebum and dead skin cells gathering in the pores will then cause pores to appear larger than usual.

2. Aging:

As we grow older, it is a natural process that our skin ages, loses collagen and elasticity which causes our skin to stretch and sag, making our pores look larger.

3. Enlarged Hair Follicles:

Pores are the openings at the top of hair follicles. An expanding hair follicle will stretch and enlarge the corresponding pore. Besides, recovery from severe acne may form small scars at the follicle sheath, and the follicle sheath may be blocked under the stimulation of androgen, resulting in large hair follicles and pores.

4. Prolonged smoking habit

Smoking cigarettes will cause blood vessels to constrict, which slow down the blood circulation throughout the body. Constricted blood vessels will limit the amount of nutrients your cells receive, causing skin dryness, early signs of aging, drooping skin and large pores.

5. Inadequate protection from sun

The UV radiation from the sun penetrates into the dermis causing damage to collagen fibres and loss of collagen. Therefore, not protecting your skin from the sun properly will enlarge the pore size.

6. Clogged pores:

Our skin constantly produces new skin cells to replace dead skin cells. Clogged pores are the result of the dead skin cells being trapped in the pores rather than coming off into the environment. The clogged pores full of dead cells, debris and sebum are blocked and get larger in size.

7. Other reasons:

Squeezing acne and pores will cause irritation and stimulate the pore to overly accumulate sebum. Also, the force from squeezing will stretch and damage the epidermis and dermis, which may leave depression and scars and enlarge the pore. Hair follicles located at pores that are filled up with debris and oil are prone to inflammation.

Symptoms

The skin that has large skin pores shows uneven and rough skin surface. There are four types of large pores: keratin type, oily skin type, dry skin type and aging skin type.

Affected people

• People with oily skin compared to dry skin/combination skin are more prone to have problems with large pores as they have a higher secretion of sebum.
• People with signs of skin aging.
• People who do not take precautions in the sun. People who are chronically exposed to sun.
• People who have high or relatively high levels of androgen. People who are diabetic.
• People who drink and smoke for a long time.
• People who frequently squeeze their pores or acne.
• People with skin that easily forms scars.
• People who do not remove their makeup or clean their face properly. People who use poor quality skincare products. People who do not have a proper daily facial routine.
• People who have unhealthy lifestyle and diet such as staying up late, eating food with high content of fat or sugar or spicy food.

Treatment

When you come to Ai Beauty clinic wishing to treat your large pores, firstly face-to-face consultation and skin evaluation will be carried out to collect data about your skin condition for a comprehensive analysis of your skin. The analysis report will indicate the cause of your large pores. Then, a treatment plan customised for your condition will be recommended for a desirable outcome.

A. Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling

What is Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling:

Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling is an innovative technology integrating matrix application, microneedling, and radio frequency technology. During the treatment, a device with fine needles creates tiny punctures in the skin. 

B. PicoSure Laser Pigmentation Treatment

What is PicoSure

PicoSure is a picosecond laser treatment that can safely and effectively remove tattoos and pigmentation. It has been certified by the FDA and approved for use in treatment of pigmented skin problems and pigmentation. A specific wavelength of light (755nm) is used to remove melanin. This treatment is 7 times more effective than traditional laser, and less high thermal damage.

C. M22 laser treatment

What is M22:

M22 is an innovative photoelectric skin revitalisation instrument jointly developed by Lumenis, Stanford University and Harvard University. It innovatively combines the world leading technologies (OPT technology and fractional non-ablative technology – RESURFX) to effectively treat pigmented lesions, acne scars, surgical scars and many ither skin conditions.

D. Acid Peel

What is acid peel:

Acid peel is a skin resurfacing procedure involving application of acidic solution on the skin. The acidic solution dissolves the oil particles among cells on the outermost layer of the epidermis and promotes the removal of the outermost layer. It stimulates the renewal of skin cells.

E. Mesotherapy

What is Mesotherapy:

Mesotherapy can be a regular skin rejuvenation treatment that helps maintain our skin in a good condition in the long run. It is a non-surgical treatment that injects solution with various vital nutrients to our skin directly, which has a significantly higher absorption of nutrients than using skincare products. 

F. Hydrafacial

What is Hydrafacial:

Hydrafacial is a skin cleansing device developed by an American skincare company, Hydrafacial. This FDA, CE and CSA approved device was designed to promote the health of skin and to restore skin barrier rapidly. It utilizes a patented 4-in-1 VORTEX two-way vacuum system in the addition of a serum solution to deeply clean the skin and restore a nutritious healthy skin. 

Remove Large pores, come to Ai Beauty Clinic,
for safe and professional medical treatment.

Ai Beauty Clinic is a CQC accredited clinic based in London, and also is strongly supported by Cynosure(the owner of Ulthreapy) and Cynosure (the owner of PicoSure).

With rich experience of treating clients of various conditions, led by a famous British medical chief trainer, practiced by doctors and nurses who are GMC/NMC-registered and worked in NHS national hospitals, Ai Beauty provides certified and safe medical beauty treatments.

Ai Beauty always puts safety first. Not only are all medical staff insured by independent medical policy, each client who comes to Ai Beauty Clinic is also insured by £5 millions medical insurance. This full insurance coverage allows clients to have a concern-free treatment experience.

Ai Beauty Clinic has served over 15,000 clients from all around the world, been covered by some famous media such as European Times and CW Television, and established trust and an excellent reputation among them.

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