Why Potenza Alone Has Its Limits for Enlarged Pores: An Honest Opinion from a Dermatology Clinic Director

Hello.

'Only as much as needed, to make you beautiful!'

I’m Imira, the chief director of Banni Skin Clinic.

'For nose pores, Potenza. Potenza is for nose pores.'

'Pore treatment = Potenza' — many people think pore treatment inevitably means Potenza, almost like a fixed formula.

Potenza is definitely an effective procedure for pore treatment, and it’s also a device I personally like very much. 😊

But it wouldn’t be accurate to say, 'Pore treatment is always Potenza.'

That’s because while it can improve the causes of enlarged pores, the mechanism of Potenza alone cannot solve everything.

Simply put, there isn’t just one cause of enlarged pores — there are quite a few. And the causes of pore enlargement differ from person to person.

So when treating pores, the approach should not be 'Potenza first!' but rather selecting and performing the procedures needed according to each person’s cause of pore enlargement.

What does selective treatment mean?

That’s right. It means procedures that can both reduce pore size and remove the cause of pore formation.

Only by cutting off the cause of pores continually widening can we minimize the recurrence of the same problem, right?

Only then can we noticeably reduce those pores that intrude on carefully applied makeup without any regard.

Then, to improve pores in a noticeable way, let’s go through the causes and the procedures that work effectively for each cause, one by one in the main section.

(If you know the cause of your pores and the treatments suited to it, you can also tell whether someone is recommending unnecessary procedures. It can help you cut off the roots of overtreatment, so if you’re stressed about pores, please remember both the causes and the solutions.)

If you know the cause of enlarged pores, you can eliminate unnecessary procedures.

Among the various causes of enlarged pores, the two main ones are:

excess sebum secretion and loss of elasticity.

Excess sebum secretion

Excess sebum secretion is a common and representative cause of enlarged pores.

When too much sebum is secreted, the pore opening fills with sebum and the pores gradually become clogged. When the pores are blocked like this and the sebum cannot be discharged but accumulates inside, oxidation occurs. This can lead to blackheads (black sebum) that make the pore openings look dark.

If this state continues, pores become larger and the skin surface starts to look uneven.. 😥

Blocking pores is a problem in itself, but there is an even bigger issue.

Blocked pores create an environment where inflammation can easily occur. In other words, a setting is created in which acne-causing bacteria can multiply along with the sebum inside the pores, and as inflammation develops, the surrounding skin tissue is damaged as well.

When the processes of inflammation and healing repeat, the pores remain deep and enlarged, almost like scars.

In short, excessive sebum secretion and pore enlargement become a vicious cycle.​

Pore enlargement, a vicious cycle

| Excess sebum accumulates at the pore opening and clogs it → when the pore is blocked, sebum becomes trapped inside, creating an environment where acne-causing bacteria can multiply → inflammation occurs, damaging skin tissue, and during healing the pores become wider and deeper |

In other words, if excessive sebum secretion continues, the vicious cycle above repeats, and scar-like enlarged pores can remain for a long time.

Therefore, pores caused by excessive sebum secretion can be improved only when sebum gland regulation and regeneration treatment around the pores are performed together.

And there is one more important treatment left.

That is replenishing moisture within the skin to balance oil and water.

In general, people with oily skin tend to think their skin is not dry because it looks shiny, but in reality the dermis is lacking moisture. This is called internal dryness.

When the skin lacks moisture, our skin secretes even more sebum to compensate. So when skin looks shiny, it actually means there is internal dryness with insufficient moisture.

Therefore, if the oil-water balance is not restored, sebum will continue to be overproduced, and the pores will eventually widen again, continuing the vicious cycle.

So! In cases where pores have enlarged due to excessive sebum secretion, procedures that replenish moisture within the skin and balance oil and water are also necessary.

To summarize, if the cause of enlarged pores is excessive sebum secretion, these three treatments are essential.

1. Sebaceous gland stabilization treatment

2. Regeneration treatment for the tissue around the pores

3. Improvement of internal dryness (oil-water balance)

Loss of skin elasticity

There are many cases where pores that were originally round become stretched into an oval shape.

As skin aging progresses, structural proteins such as collagen and elastin, which support our skin, gradually decrease, and the amount of hyaluronic acid that helps retain moisture in the skin also declines.

As a result, the skin loses elasticity, the tissue around the pores loosens, and the pores naturally stretch. Round pores gradually become elongated into an oval shape.

That’s why many people notice that as they age, the pores on the cheek area beside the nose become oval and the overall skin surface becomes uneven.

And! Skin aging does not only involve reduced elasticity, but also moisture deficiency.

As mentioned in the previous section, when the skin lacks moisture, it tries to secrete more sebum to compensate.

If excessive sebum secretion also occurs, pore enlargement becomes even more pronounced and noticeable.

So in these cases, treatments that improve skin elasticity and improve internal dryness are needed.

More specifically, to effectively improve stretched pores, treatments that promote collagen and elastin production to firm the skin, along with treatments that improve internal dryness and increase the skin’s moisture retention, should be performed together.

In addition, the causes of pores are very diverse, including hormonal changes, genetically large pores or thick skin, sun exposure, and improper skin care.

Procedures effective for reducing pores and how they work

There are many procedures for improving pores, and among them, Potenza, JuvLook Volume, and AirShine can be considered representative options. They each act on visible problems and on the causes of enlarged pores.

1. Potenza (radiofrequency microneedling treatment)

Potenza is a device that delivers radiofrequency energy deep into the skin (the dermis) through fine needles, helping improve various concerns such as sebum control, tissue regeneration, and skin elasticity recovery.

1. Sebaceous gland stabilization

The radiofrequency energy stabilizes overactive sebaceous glands and helps reduce sebum secretion. This can block the vicious cycle in which pores become clogged or enlarged by sebum.

2. Promotes collagen regeneration

Potenza stimulates the dermis and induces the production of collagen and elastin, helping repair damaged tissue around the pores and restore skin elasticity. It can tighten and improve the area around oval, stretched pores.

3. Reduces inflammation and supports regeneration

If the tissue around the pores has been damaged by repeated inflammation, Potenza can help reduce inflammation and repair the damaged tissue. This can reduce pores that look scar-like.

| 📌 Cases where Potenza is effective 1) Cases where pores are clogged and enlarged due to excessive sebum secretion 2) Enlarged pores accompanied by scars 3) Oval, stretched pores due to reduced skin elasticity |

2. JuvLook Volume

Unlike a typical skin booster, JuvLook Volume has larger particles and is a skin booster that strongly induces collagen synthesis. Because of this, it can effectively improve deep, distinct scar-like pores and deep atrophic scars.

To briefly look at the mechanism, JuvLook Volume injected into the dermis stimulates collagen and elastin production through hyaluronic acid and regenerative ingredients, filling the empty spaces inside the skin and repairing tissue to make the skin smoother.

For this reason, JuvLook Volume is well-suited for pores and scars that can be improved by 'filling them in.' It is effective for large, deep, sunken pores and scar-like pores.

On the other hand, if the pores are difficult to improve with a 'filling' mechanism, such as those caused by excessive sebum secretion, skin barrier damage, or inflammatory skin problems?

Yes, that’s right. JuvLook Volume alone is unlikely to produce the expected results.

| 📌 Cases where JuvLook Volume is effective 1) Deep, distinct scar-like pores Large, noticeable, clearly sunken scar-like pores 2) Deep atrophic acne scars Cases where the dermis has been damaged by acne inflammation, leaving deep sunken scars |

3. AirShine

AirShine is a device that delivers active ingredients deep into the dermis using high-pressure air and fine needles, without directly irritating the skin.

In particular, it is very effective for improving old pore scars and the wrinkles around stretched pores.

High-pressure air creates tiny air pockets in the dermis, breaking up fibrotic scar tissue deep in the skin and creating an environment where new tissue can regenerate. In this process, hard and fixed scar tissue is loosened, and the skin naturally begins the recovery process.

AirShine is effective on its own for improving scars and pores, but when used together with collagen-stimulating agents (such as JuvLook or UltraCol), the effect is even greater.

After high-pressure air breaks up the scar tissue, directly injecting a medication that helps collagen synthesis into that area allows damaged tissue to be repaired and new skin to fill in.

| 📌 Cases where AirShine is effective 1) Deep, old pore scars (scar cases with firmly hardened fibrotic tissue) 2) Stretched pores due to skin aging 3) Complex pores and scars (cases where pores and scars appear together, making the skin surface uneven) |

In addition to Potenza, JuvLook Volume, and AirShine, there are many other effective procedures for improving pores, such as exosomes.

The important thing is

To selectively perform only the procedures that are necessary, according to each person’s cause of pore enlargement.

That is the only way to prevent unnecessary expenses (overtreatment) and get the benefits without the waste.

A word of caution

So far, we’ve looked at the causes of enlarged and stretched pores, as well as the procedures that work effectively for each cause.

There is one thing I really want to say to those considering pore procedures.

As I mentioned earlier, the key is customized treatment that matches the cause. The causes of enlarged pores differ from person to person, and the appropriate procedure must also differ accordingly.

Among the various causes, such as excessive sebum secretion and reduced elasticity, receiving treatment tailored to your own cause is the true starting point of pore improvement.

And there is one more important point in pore treatment.

That is realistic expectations.

Unfortunately, there is no procedure that can make pores completely invisible or erase them perfectly.

The goal of treatment is not to remove pores so that they look like baby skin, but to make them less noticeable and to make the skin smoother and healthier.

Please understand this point before starting pore treatment!

Lastly, skin regeneration and improvement are processes that require time and steady effort.

Rather than expecting dramatic changes from a single procedure, please enjoy the gradual improvement in your skin while continuing regular treatment and proper skincare. :)

I hope this article helps you understand accurate information about pore treatment and realistic expectations, and that it helps you regain confidence in your skin.

I sincerely cheer you on in your efforts to restore healthy skin and fully recharge your confidence.

To you, who are already dazzlingly beautiful.

This was Imira, a natural-beauty designer who brings out your inherent charm. Thank you.

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