How to Care for Wide, Sagging Pores at Naebang Station Dermatology and Achieve Smooth, Egg-Like Skin

How to Care for Wide, Sagging Pores at Naebang Station Dermatology and Achieve Smooth, Egg-Like Skin

Have you ever sighed while looking in the mirror because of pores that seem to be dotted all over your skin? “No matter how much foundation I apply, it quickly breaks down and even settles into my pores.” “My skin texture looks bumpy like orange peel, and it’s stressful.”

When I see patients in the exam room who share their concerns about pores, many of them have tried every cosmetic product they could find and washed their face diligently, but they are exhausted because they see no sign of improvement. Once pores have enlarged, it is very difficult for them to naturally shrink again. Today, I’ll carefully explain everything from the fundamental reasons pores become enlarged, to care methods you can do at home, and professional treatments that a dermatology clinic can provide.

Pores: Why do they keep getting larger?

How to Care for Wide, Sagging Pores at Naebang Station Dermatology and Achieve Smooth, Egg-Like Skin

The causes of enlarged pores can be broadly divided into two types. You need to understand the cause in order to determine the treatment direction.

1. Excess sebum production (horizontal pores): This is common during puberty or in people with oily skin. The sebaceous glands release a lot of oil, but the pores, which are the pathways for it to be discharged, cannot handle it and become enlarged. These usually appear in round shapes on the T-zone (forehead and nose).

2. Reduced skin elasticity (vertical pores): This appears as aging begins in the late 20s. As collagen and elastin, which support the pores, decrease, the pores can no longer stay tight and begin to sag downward. They usually appear as elongated oval shapes stretching vertically, mainly on the inner cheeks.

Home pore-protection rules

How to Care for Wide, Sagging Pores at Naebang Station Dermatology and Achieve Smooth, Egg-Like Skin

It is difficult to dramatically reduce pores that have already enlarged through home care alone, but correcting your lifestyle habits is essential to prevent them from getting worse.

1. Never squeeze them: Pulling out sebum with nose strips or squeezing with your hands may feel refreshing for a moment, but the empty space becomes larger and the irritated pore walls are damaged, ultimately making the pores larger.

2. Cleanse thoroughly: If waste and makeup residue remain inside the pores, inflammation can occur and make the pores look even more prominent. Soften your skin sufficiently with lukewarm water, then cleanse gently.

3. Lower the skin temperature: When skin temperature rises, sebum secretion increases rapidly. After going outside, it is good to reduce skin heat with soothing packs or similar care.

4. Sun protection: Ultraviolet rays reduce skin elasticity and are a major cause of “vertical pores.” Apply sunscreen carefully throughout all four seasons.

How is treatment done at a dermatology clinic?

How to Care for Wide, Sagging Pores at Naebang Station Dermatology and Achieve Smooth, Egg-Like Skin

Treatment methods vary depending on the cause of enlargement and your skin type. In most cases, a combination treatment that empties, fills, and tightens is more effective than a single procedure.

① Pore cleansing and sebum control (emptying) Pores packed with sebum have no room to shrink.

• Aqua peel / sebum care: Gently dissolves hardened sebum and waste inside the pores while adding moisture.

• Sebaceous gland destruction treatment: Shrinks the sebaceous glands themselves, which are the root cause of excessive sebum production, using radiofrequency and other methods to reduce shine and breakouts.

② Collagen regeneration and elasticity improvement (filling & tightening) This works by making the skin around the stretched pores firmer, narrowing the openings.

• Fraxel / Pico laser: Creates tiny channels in the skin or delivers shockwaves to stimulate new skin growth. It is effective for smoothing bumpy, orange-peel-like texture.

• Needle RF: Delivers radiofrequency energy by inserting fine needles into the dermal layer. It stimulates collagen production to tighten pores and improve skin texture.

• Skin booster: Directly injects active ingredients needed for skin regeneration into the dermal layer, filling the thin, weak skin around the pores from within to make it firmer.

Pore care requires consistent treatment and patience

How to Care for Wide, Sagging Pores at Naebang Station Dermatology and Achieve Smooth, Egg-Like Skin

Pore treatment is not something that can be erased like with an eraser after just one procedure. Like dieting, it is a process that requires consistent care and time, along with patience. If you are wondering which treatment is right for you or what type of pores you have, rather than worrying alone, I recommend visiting a dermatology clinic to receive an accurate diagnosis.

Until the day your skin becomes as smooth as a peeled egg, we will provide careful and honest care.