Concerns · Enlarged Pores & Scars
Why this concern develops
This is general education, not a diagnosis. We assess what applies to you at your consultation.
Oil and genetics
Pore size is partly inherited, and oilier skin often shows pores more clearly.
Loss of skin support
As collagen declines, the skin around pores can look less firm, which makes pores more visible.
Past breakouts
Inflammatory acne can leave textured marks or scars, which differ in depth from person to person.
Sun exposure
Cumulative sun damage is commonly linked to rougher, less even texture.
When to consider treatment
- Pores look enlarged in photos or up close.
- Your skin feels rough or uneven even when well hydrated.
- You have marks or scars you would like to soften.
- You want texture care combined with firming or glow.
Treatments commonly considered for enlarged pores and scars
Compare the options side by side
| Treatment | Session | Visible results | Typically lasts | Downtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potenza | About 10 minutes | After a series of 3 or more sessions, spaced 1–2 weeks apart | 3–6 months, depending on skin condition | About 3 days |
| PicoSure Pro | About 3 minutes | After a series of 3 or more sessions, spaced 1–2 weeks apart | 3–6 months, depending on skin condition | Within 1 day |
| Clarity II | About 3 minutes | After a series of 3 or more sessions, spaced 1–2 weeks apart | 3–6 months, depending on skin condition | Within 1 day |
| Face Booster | Under 10 minutes | Skin booster: 1–2 weeks. Collagen booster: after 3 sessions, 4 weeks apart | Skin booster: around 3–4 months. Collagen booster: around 6 months | Skin booster: 1–2 weeks. Collagen booster: within 3 days |
| Cellivie Re2O | About 10 minutes | From around week 2 | 3–6 months, depending on skin condition | 1–2 weeks |
- Potenza
- Session
- About 10 minutes
- Visible results
- After a series of 3 or more sessions, spaced 1–2 weeks apart
- Typically lasts
- 3–6 months, depending on skin condition
- Downtime
- About 3 days
- PicoSure Pro
- Session
- About 3 minutes
- Visible results
- After a series of 3 or more sessions, spaced 1–2 weeks apart
- Typically lasts
- 3–6 months, depending on skin condition
- Downtime
- Within 1 day
- Clarity II
- Session
- About 3 minutes
- Visible results
- After a series of 3 or more sessions, spaced 1–2 weeks apart
- Typically lasts
- 3–6 months, depending on skin condition
- Downtime
- Within 1 day
- Face Booster
- Session
- Under 10 minutes
- Visible results
- Skin booster: 1–2 weeks. Collagen booster: after 3 sessions, 4 weeks apart
- Typically lasts
- Skin booster: around 3–4 months. Collagen booster: around 6 months
- Downtime
- Skin booster: 1–2 weeks. Collagen booster: within 3 days
- Cellivie Re2O
- Session
- About 10 minutes
- Visible results
- From around week 2
- Typically lasts
- 3–6 months, depending on skin condition
- Downtime
- 1–2 weeks
Consultation checklist
- 01Point out where pores or texture bother you most, such as the nose, cheeks, or forehead.
- 02Describe the type of scarring or marks, and how long you have had them.
- 03List any past resurfacing, needling, or laser treatments.
- 04Share your current skincare routine and any active ingredients.
- 05Tell us about medications and allergies.
Frequently asked questions
Will my pores stay smaller after treatment?
Not reliably. How pores look depends on genetics, oil, and skin support. Treatments aim to refine texture, but results do not last forever. Individual results vary.
Which option is better for scars?
Potenza, PicoSure Pro, PicoSure Pro Focus, and Cellivie Re2O list scars or marks among their concerns. The type and depth of your scars determine the plan at consultation.
How many sessions are described?
Potenza and the PicoSure pages describe a series of 3 or more sessions, spaced 1–2 weeks apart. Others differ, so check each treatment page.
Where can I see prices?
Our pricing page lists treatments with published prices in KRW and approximate USD. We discuss the others at consultation.
Related guides and treatments
- Learn how Potenza combines microneedling and radiofrequency.
- Compare more options in Pigmentation, Pores & Scars.
- For uneven tone, see dark spot and pigmentation care.
Treatment groups for this concern: Pigmentation, Pores & Scars, Skin Boosters & Glow.
See prices in KRW and USDIndividual results vary. This page is educational and does not replace a medical consultation. USD amounts are approximate and vary with the exchange rate. Your exact cost is confirmed at consultation.
Cellier Clinic
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Individual results vary. Information on this site is for general education and is not medical advice. Treatment suitability is determined at an in-person consultation.