Large pores can’t be magicked away – but they can be refined.

Let’s be honest: you can’t magically make them smaller — a pore has no muscle and cannot contract. But you can make them look significantly smaller. Dermatological research identifies three main causes of large pores: excess sebum, reduced elasticity around the pore, and follicle volume. We can target two of these — sebum and elasticity — and that is precisely what refines the complexion. The treatment will determine which factor is most important for you.

Source: Lee SJ et al., Facial Pores: Definition, Causes, and Treatment Options. Dermatologic Surgery. 2016;42(3):277–285.

This is because, as we age, it is not sebum but the skin’s structure that becomes the issue. The collagen and elastin framework in the dermis breaks down, the skin becomes thinner and loses its elasticity — and studies show that pores become measurably larger as skin elasticity decreases. The pore itself hasn’t grown; it simply lacks the support around it. That is why boosting collagen production is a more effective approach for mature skin than simply cleansing more.

Source: Kim BY et al., Sebum, acne, skin elasticity, and gender differences. Skin Research and Technology. 2013;19(1):e45–e53.

Because cleansing only addresses one of the two factors. Sebum is actually the factor most closely linked to pore size — keeping the pore clear makes it appear finer immediately. But cleansing does not support the structure that gives the pore its shape. And cleansing that is too harsh or too frequent backfires: the barrier suffers, and the skin produces more sebum. Keep it clean, yes — but the second lever is collagen.

Source: Roh M et al., Sebum output as a factor contributing to the size of facial pores. British Journal of Dermatology. 2006;155(5):890–894.

No, that’s a common myth. A pore has no muscle and cannot contract or close. Cold water may make the skin appear tighter for a short time, but it does not change the size of the pores. What really matters is keeping the pore clear and strengthening the connective tissue around it.

Both stimulate collagen production using fine needles. SkinPen works purely mechanically and is suitable for all skin types, including darker skin. Vivace combines the needles with radiofrequency, thereby stimulating the deeper layers more intensely. Which is right for you depends on your skin type and your current condition — we’ll clarify this during the analysis.

Collagen production is a process: the structure builds up over several weeks following the treatment, usually over a series of sessions. You’ll often notice the first signs of improvement early on, but the long-lasting results develop over a few months. With UV protection and targeted maintenance, the results will last. We will draw up the exact plan following the AURA 3D skin analysis.

This depends on the treatment and the number of sessions — you can find an overview on our Prices page →. Not ready for an on-site analysis yet? Our Skin Quiz → gives you a quick overview in five minutes — no appointment or email required.