Breakouts & Congestion
Enlarged Pores
Visibly widened follicular openings, most often across the nose, cheeks and chin.
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What it is
Pore size is largely determined by sebaceous gland size and the structural support around the follicle. Pores cannot be closed or removed — but their visible diameter can be meaningfully reduced.
Pores commonly appear larger when they are filled with oxidised sebum and keratin, or when the skin around them has lost firmness.
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Why it happens
- High sebum output stretching the follicular opening.
- Loss of collagen and elastin around the pore, allowing it to lose its round shape and elongate.
- Chronic sun damage, which degrades the supporting dermal scaffold.
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The layer involved
Structure
Follicular opening and the upper dermis around it
Reducing visible pore size means controlling oil at the gland and rebuilding collagen support in the upper dermis — surface exfoliation alone gives only temporary change.
04 · What may help
Treatments we may consider
Indicative only. Which of these belong in your plan — and in what order — is decided at your skin analysis, never from a page.
Tighten & Remodel
RF Microneedling
Radiofrequency energy delivered into the dermis for powerful tightening and scar remodelling.
Signature Glow Treatment
Hydrodermabrasion
Exfoliate, extract and infuse in one session for instant, undeniable radiance.
Non-Ablative Fractional Renewal
1550/1927 Fibre Laser
Deep fractional renewal without removing the surface — smoother skin with minimal downtime.
Professional Dermal Peels
Facial Peels
Medical-grade acids and enzymes that reveal a fresh layer of luminous skin beneath.
05 · When we may need a medical assessment
Some things belong with a doctor first.
- Pores accompanied by persistent cystic breakouts or heavy oiliness that may respond better to prescription therapy.
- Sudden change in pore appearance alongside skin thickening or redness.
This page is general education, not medical advice. If anything here sounds like your skin, we will tell you honestly at consultation whether we can help or whether you should see your GP or dermatologist first.