Enlarged Pores: Causes and Treatment in Seoul
The short answer
Pores look enlarged when excess oil stretches them, when collagen around them thins, or when sun damage and age loosen the skin, and they cannot be closed, only made less visible. At Shinebom Clinic in Jamsil, Seoul, a doctor may combine Secret RF microneedling, Oligio, skin Botox and sebum control according to your skin type.
Key facts
- Drivers: oil, genetics, collagen loss, sun damage, congestion
- Secret RF: microneedle fractional RF, used for pores and scars
- Oligio: RF used for fine lines and pores; repeat at 3 months if needed
- Skin Botox: used for pores and brightness
- Pricing: quoted after consultation
Why do pores look bigger?
Pore size is largely inherited, but several things make them look larger. Oily skin pushes sebum through the opening and widens it. When the collagen around a pore weakens with age or sun, the opening sags into an oval shape. Blackheads and dead skin plugging the pore add to the effect. Pores near the nose and cheeks are usually the most visible.
How does a doctor assess pores?
At Shinebom Clinic the doctor checks your skin type, oiliness and how much of the problem is congestion rather than structure. Mark-Vu imaging can show pore size and sun damage clearly. Oily, acne-prone skin may need acne care and sebum control first, while mature skin with lax pores may do better with collagen-building treatments.
Which treatments may help?
- Pores and scars laser with Secret RF uses microneedle fractional RF, combined with boosters and sebum control.
- Oligio uses RF for fine lines and pores.
- Skin Botox is used for pores and brightness.
- Acne care such as Aqua Peel 2.0 and extraction can clear congested pores.
What results are realistic?
Expect pores that look smaller and skin that looks smoother, usually after a series. They will not disappear. After Secret RF, redness and heat settle in days; a mask can calm skin. Avoid alcohol, sauna and hard exercise for 1 week, moisturize, wear sunscreen and do not pick scabs.
When to see a doctor
Red, inflamed or painful bumps with large pores may be acne or rosacea and should be assessed. Tell the doctor about any isotretinoin use, which affects what can be treated and when.
Frequently asked questions
Can pores be shrunk permanently?
Pore size is partly genetic, so treatments improve the look rather than change structure for good. Maintenance is typical.
Does squeezing help?
Home squeezing can inflame skin and scar. Professional extraction is safer.
Is there downtime after microneedle RF?
Redness and heat typically settle within days. Plan quiet days around important events and ask your doctor.
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General information from Shinebom Clinic, not personal medical advice. Results and recovery vary between individuals, and all procedures carry possible risks and side effects. A doctor will confirm what suits you at consultation.
Bloom yourself, in your own way
Tell us your skin concerns and dates in English. Shinebom Clinic is a 3-minute walk from Jamsil Station, exits 8 and 9.