Enlarged pores
Clinical name: Dilated follicular openings
Visible pores, usually on the nose and cheeks.
The cause
High sebum output and loss of elasticity around the opening. Size is largely genetic.
What we can actually change
Pores do not close, and nobody can close them. They become less visible when sebum falls and the surrounding tissue tightens — a realistic 20–40% improvement that requires maintenance. Products promising permanent pore reduction are selling a fiction.
Treatments that address it
Microneedling
Fine needles create microscopic injuries that stimulate collagen without heat.
4–6 SESSIONS · 4 weeks · Downtime 2 days · Moderate
1,000 – 2,200 EGP
Chemical peel
Removes defined layers of skin so it regenerates with smoother texture and less pigment.
4–8 SESSIONS · 3 weeks · Downtime 3 days · Mild
700 – 1,800 EGP
Fractional CO₂ laser
Creates microscopic thermal columns that drive collagen remodelling.
3–5 SESSIONS · 6 weeks · Downtime 7 days · Significant — anaesthetic used
3,500 – 6,000 EGP
This will not work if
- If you expect pores to vanish — they will not, and we would rather say so and lose the booking.
- If your skin is very oily and you use no topical treatment — sessions will only give temporary improvement.
- If you have active acne — we treat that first.
Aftercare
- A salicylic cleanser twice a week
- Sunscreen
- Avoid pore strips — they widen the opening
Questions we are asked
- Is there a cream that closes pores?
- No. There are creams that reduce sebum so pores look less prominent while you use them. That is the difference between "less visible" and "closed".
Booking
Availability is shown first. We ask for nothing about you until you have chosen a slot.
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Available slots
Consultation fee: 500 EGP · Deducted from your first session if booked within 14 days.