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Enlarged Pores & Rough Texture

Enlarged pores and rough texture come from oil production, sun damage, acne history and loss of skin firmness around the pore. Pore size is partly genetic and cannot be changed completely. The choice of treatment determines whether the plan is a low-intensity routine or a series of resurfacing sessions with downtime.

Common causes

  • High oil production that stretches the pore opening
  • Loss of collagen with age and sun exposure
  • Past acne leaving small depressions
  • Clogged pores and dead cell buildup
  • Genetics

How doctors usually approach it

Surface refreshing
Medical facials, microdermabrasion and peels clear debris and smooth the surface with little downtime. They are repeated every few weeks.
Oil and congestion control
Acne-focused care and prescribed topical products reduce the congestion that makes pores look larger.
Remodeling
Microneedle radiofrequency, fractional lasers and microneedling work on deeper layers in a series.
Injectable support
Skin boosters, skin botox and collagen stimulators are used in selected cases to improve quality.
Skin analysis
An imaging check helps the doctor rank the plan, which can avoid paying for steps you do not need.

Treatments often discussed

Resurfacing & ScarsMicroneedle RFMicroneedle RF pricing hinges on the tip or cartridge, the depth and shot count and the number of sessions, since tips are single-use consumables.Price after consultationResurfacing & ScarsCO2 Fractional LaserCO2 fractional laser pricing depends on the area, treatment depth and density, and the number of sessions, with downtime care as a further line.Price after consultationLaser & PigmentLaser ToningLaser toning is nearly always sold as a series, so the price per session and the number of sessions together define the real cost.From ₩60,000Skin BoostersHyaluronic Acid Skin BoosterHyaluronic skin boosters are priced by syringe volume, product type and session count, and a series affects the total.From ₩180,000Acne & PoresMedical Acne CareAcne care is usually priced per visit, and the figure depends on which steps are bundled into that visit.Price after consultationLiftingLaser Lifting (Fotona 4D / Titan)Laser lifting is usually sold as a course, so the session count, the protocol and the area covered shape the total more than any single visit.Price after consultationLaser & PigmentCarbon Laser PeelCarbon laser peel is usually a modest-length treatment sold per session or in a short package, with the carbon lotion and add-on masks as the main variable lines.Price after consultationResurfacing & ScarsErbium Fractional LaserErbium fractional laser pricing follows the area, depth setting and number of sessions, and is often positioned between light and deep resurfacing.Price after consultationResurfacing & ScarsNon-Ablative Fractional Laser (Fraxel-type)Non-ablative fractional laser is sold as a series, so the price per session, the area and the number of visits drive the total.Price after consultationResurfacing & ScarsMicroneedlingMicroneedling is usually priced per session by area, and the main variables are whether serums, PRP or other add-ons are included.Price after consultationAcne & PoresChemical PeelA chemical peel is priced by peel type, strength and area, and a series of sessions changes the total.Price after consultationInjectablesSkin Botox (Microbotox)Skin botox is priced by the amount of diluted toxin and the area covered, and the product used shapes the quote.Price after consultationInjectablesJuvelook (PDLLA)Juvelook is priced per vial and per session, and the number of sessions in a course is a key part of the total.Price after consultationSkin BoostersMesotherapy (Skin Meso)Mesotherapy is priced by cocktail or ampoule, area and sessions, and what is in the mix changes the quote.Price after consultationMedical FacialsHydraFacial (Aqua Peel)A HydraFacial quote is built from the program level, the add-on boosters and the session length, so the useful question is which of those steps your line item actually names.Price after consultationMedical FacialsMicrodermabrasionMicrodermabrasion pricing mostly follows the area treated, the abrasion method and whether it is sold alone or as a series, so those are the lines to confirm.Price after consultationSkin Analysis & WellnessSkin Analysis ConsultationA skin analysis is often a small fee or a free first step, and its real value in cost terms is that it lets the doctor set a plan you can price line by line.Price after consultation

Budgeting for pores and texture: how plans are priced

There are two budgeting tracks. The first is frequent, light work, such as a facial or peel every few weeks. The second is deeper work, such as microneedle radiofrequency or fractional laser, given in a series with several days of recovery. The cost of the first is spread across many small visits; the second is fewer visits with a larger commitment. Decide how much downtime you can accept before comparing quotes.

Ask for each item in its unit. Facials and peels are per session; devices are per session or by shot count; injectable boosters are per vial or syringe. Check whether the quote names the program level or the product, and whether VAT and numbing are shown. Many clinics bundle a facial with a booster, so list the parts separately.

Set realistic expectations. Pore size can look smaller for a time, but results vary and fade without maintenance. Side effects include redness, dryness, flaking or crusting depending on the method, and active acne or sensitive skin may restrict options. A first-visit assessment and a small trial of the simpler option usually cost less than a large package, and tell you whether to move up to stronger treatment.

Enlarged Pores & Rough Texture: common questions

Can pores be permanently closed?

No. Pore size is partly genetic, and treatments can improve appearance but results fade without upkeep.

Which option is cheaper, facials or lasers?

Facials cost less per visit but are repeated often; lasers cost more per visit and are given in a shorter series. Compare over the same period.

Should I start with a skin analysis?

It can help rank priorities, and some clinics include it with consultation.

Are packages worth it for pores?

Only if you will attend every session. A trial of one or two visits is a reasonable start.

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Area
Apgujeong, Gangnam
Nearest station
Apgujeong Station (Line 3)
Mon - Fri
10:00 - 19:30
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10:00 - 16:00
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