Pores do not open and close, and no treatment can shrink the opening itself. What changes with microneedling for pores is the skin around each one. When the collagen that supports that skin thins, pores sag into wider ovals and catch more light, especially on the nose and cheeks. Rebuild the support and they read smaller. That is the idea behind collagen induction therapy, and it is why results build over a series rather than overnight.
Three things usually drive it. First, oil: sebaceous glands that produce more sebum stretch the pore lining, which is why enlarged pore treatment is a common request from people with oily skin. Second, sun: years of UV exposure break down collagen, so photodamaged skin repair and pore concerns often go together, which matters in the Las Vegas sun. Third, time: collagen and elastin production slows with age, and skin laxity makes pores look elongated rather than round.
Most people have more than one of these going on at once. Oily skin in your twenties can become sun-weakened skin in your forties, and the pores on the nose and inner cheeks tend to show it first. Knowing which factor is leading helps your provider decide whether microneedling alone is enough or whether it should be paired with something else.
Clogged pores can add to the effect, but cleansing alone does not restore the structure around them. That is where an approach to skin texture improvement that works below the surface comes in.
During microneedling at The Look Med Spa, a stamping handpiece with very fine needles creates thousands of controlled micro-injuries in the surface of the skin. The skin responds the way it responds to any small wound: it produces new collagen and new cells to repair it. Over the following weeks, that dermal remodeling firms the tissue that frames each pore.
The channels also let active ingredients reach deeper, so your provider applies serums chosen for your skin right after treatment. It is a minimally invasive skin procedure with no heat involved in standard microneedling, which is part of why it suits a wide range of skin types.
Before your first session, tell your provider about any retinoids or exfoliating acids you use, recent sun exposure or tanning, and any history of cold sores, since these can affect timing and preparation. Arriving with clean skin and no makeup on the treatment area saves time at the start of your appointment.
Most patients notice skin that looks and feels smoother within about a week of a session. The deeper change takes longer, because new collagen keeps forming for months after treatment. That is why most patients benefit from a package of four to six sessions spaced several weeks apart.
After the first session: a brighter, smoother surface once flaking settles
Midway through the series: texture looks more even, and makeup tends to sit better over pore-prone areas
After the full series: the most visible pore size reduction in appearance, along with softer fine lines and wrinkles
Each year after: a maintenance session to keep stimulating collagen
Results vary with skin type, age, and how much laxity is present.
A simple way to track progress is to take a photo before your first session and again before each visit, in the same spot, with the same light and no makeup. Pore changes are gradual, so side-by-side photos usually show the difference more clearly than the mirror does from day to day.
Each session takes about 30 to 45 minutes, plus 15 to 20 minutes for numbing cream to work beforehand. Afterward, skin is red and sensitive, similar to a sunburn. Post-treatment skin care is simple but matters:
Avoid exercising or sweating for 48 hours
Skip saunas, hot showers and hot tubs
Avoid harsh products and active ingredients until your skin calms; ask your provider before adding even gentle hyaluronic acid serums
Use a gentle, unscented moisturizer and SPF 30 or higher every day
Avoid blood-thinning medications such as ibuprofen
Some flaking or peeling is normal around days two and three. Our full microneedling recovery guide walks through each day, and our team can suggest products from our skincare line, including a daily sunscreen.
In Las Vegas, sun protection deserves extra attention after every session, because newly treated skin is more sensitive to UV. Many patients schedule their series for the cooler months, or plan sessions around trips and outdoor events, so they can keep treated skin out of strong sun while it heals.
If you have active acne, standard microneedling is not recommended until breakouts are under control, and our laser acne treatments may be a better first step as an oily skin treatment. If loose skin is a big part of why your pores look stretched, Morpheus8 adds radiofrequency microneedling energy for skin laxity improvement, and many patients need only one to three sessions. For more extensive texture and sun damage, HALO is a hybrid fractional laser option for skin resurfacing in Las Vegas, with roughly a week of downtime.
No. Pores are a normal part of healthy skin. The goal is skin that is firmer and smoother around them so they look less noticeable.
Many patients see smoother skin within about a week of a session. The pore change builds across a series as new collagen forms.
A topical anesthetic is applied for 15 to 20 minutes before treatment, so most patients describe pressure and a light scratching sensation rather than pain.
The right plan depends on why your pores look the way they do, and that is easier to judge in person. Send us a message to set up a skin assessment, or give our office a call and we will match you with the right member of our skincare team.
The Look Med Spa is a Top 1% nationally ranked medical spa in the United States as recognized by Allergan (Alle) and Galderma (Aspire). As an Alle Diamond Level Provider and Top 5 EZGel™ practice, we are among the highest-volume aesthetic injector practices in the country, serving patients in Las Vegas, Nevada.
