Skin Texture and Pores

Treat Post-Acne, Scars, Pores and Milia “Milky Spots.” Get beautifully smooth, even skin that glows.

It can be difficult to know for sure what may be normal for your skin when rough texture and enlarged pores have been bothering you for some time. Seeking professional advice may help to clarify your situation.

Acne Scars

We know how the scars that acne leaves behind feel frustrated. True acne scars occur when a breakout damages the tissue beneath it. As a result, the tissue loss can cause either a pitted, depressed area or a raised scar. The good news is acne scars can be treated with non-ablative, radiofrequency or plasma resurfacing. Although, the best way is to prevent the formation of scarring by treating acne proactively in professional centers.

Large Pores

Regarding what causes skin large pores, generally speaking, there are just a handful of factors that contribute to skin irregularity. The following five tend to have the most impact and will determine what aesthetic treatment may be best for you. Genetics: Our genetics is a key factor in determining our natural pore size. Hormones: Testosterone plays a key role in skin health, causing increased activity in the sebaceous glands that lead to higher sebum (oil) production and typically larger pores. Skin Type: Simply put, oily skin produces excess sebum, which often leads to a buildup of oil, skin cells, and other debris within the pores. Sun Exposure: We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again—the sun is not your skin’s friend; it accelerates collagen and elastin degradation. Aging Skin: Over time, our skin’s natural collagen and elastin production levels decline, and pores naturally begin to stretch and sag at their edges. While the above four factors can exacerbate the impact of aging on pore size, age is one we have no control over without intervention.

Milia

Milia are tiny white bumps that appear across the nose, chin or cheeks. Milia can occur at any age when keratin becomes trapped beneath the surface of the skin. In adults, sun damage, burns, skin resurfacing procedures like dermabrasion and laser somehow cause milia. Also, when our skin experiences a buildout from makeup, dead skin cells, and impurities, milia can develop. Finally, with age, our skin losses its natural ability to exfoliate. And as a result, we can see “age-induced” milia. There are several options exist to eliminate milia.