Large or visible pores are a common skin concern, particularly around the nose, cheeks, and T-zone. Genetics play a role, but excess oil, congestion, sun damage, loss of collagen, and aging can all make pores appear more noticeable over time.
While pores can’t—and shouldn’t—be eliminated, their appearance can be significantly improved. At The Kaga Institute, Dr. Mira Kaga and her team offer customized treatments designed to improve large pores, congestion, and uneven skin tone and texture for smoother, more refined-looking skin.
What causes enlarged pores?
Pore size is partly determined by genetics, but pores can become more visible when they are clogged with oil and debris or when the surrounding skin loses firmness.
Common contributors include excess oil production, acne and congestion, sun damage, declining collagen and elastin, and the natural aging process. That’s why treating visible pores often requires addressing both the surface of the skin and its underlying structure.
How can The Kaga Institute help treat large pores?
At Dr. Kaga’s concierge practice, our team uses the most advanced treatments:
Learn more about your options
Your treatment plan will depend on what’s making your pores more noticeable and whether you also have concerns such as acne, acne scars, pigmentation, or uneven texture.
Signature Laser Facial
The Signature Laser Facial combines dermaplaning, DiamondGlow®, and Laser Genesis in one customized treatment.
Dermaplaning removes dead surface cells and fine vellus hair, DiamondGlow exfoliates and clears congestion from the pores, and Laser Genesis stimulates collagen remodeling. Together, these treatments help create smoother, clearer skin and make enlarged pores appear less noticeable.
Opus
Opus uses fractional plasma technology to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating new collagen and elastin as the skin heals.
Treatment can improve the appearance of enlarged pores while also addressing fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, discoloration, and uneven texture. Improvements develop gradually as collagen remodeling occurs.
Signature Glass Facial
The Signature Glass Facial combines dermaplaning and DiamondGlow with 1540 nm fractional laser treatment for more intensive skin renewal.
After exfoliating, extracting debris, and infusing the skin with targeted serums, the fractional laser addresses deeper textural concerns and stimulates new collagen. This combination can be particularly helpful when enlarged pores occur alongside rough texture or acne scarring.
Can you permanently shrink pores?
Pores are a normal and necessary part of healthy skin, so no treatment can permanently remove them or change genetically determined pore size. What we can do is make them considerably less noticeable by keeping pores clear, improving skin texture, and supporting collagen around the pore structure. Consistent skincare, sun protection, and maintenance treatments can help preserve those improvements.
Schedule a consultation in Marlboro or East Brunswick
If enlarged pores, congestion, or uneven texture are keeping your skin from looking as smooth as you’d like, Dr. Kaga and her team can recommend a treatment plan based on what’s actually contributing to your concerns.
Call 848-8-DRKAGA (848-837-5242) today or request an appointment online to get a custom treatment plan just for you. We can’t wait to meet you!
