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SKIN CONCERNS

Large pores and rough texture in Cirencester

Enlarged pores and rough texture are caused by a combination of genetics, congestion and loss of collagen around the pore wall. At ALBA Skin & Beauty Clinic in Cirencester they are treated with SkinPen microneedling for lasting change, or BioRePeel and HydroFacial for a quicker improvement. Pore size can be refined but not closed.

What is it

Skin that appears fine at conversational distance but feels uneven to the touch, catches light unevenly and shows visible pores in photographs, most often across the nose, cheeks and forehead.

What causes it

Pore size is largely genetic and linked to oil production. It is made more noticeable by congestion, sun damage weakening the collagen that supports the pore wall, and the natural loss of skin firmness with age.

What usually helps

Microneedling builds collagen around the pore, which tightens its appearance over a course of three sessions. BioRePeel improves surface texture with minimal downtime. HydroFacial clears congestion and gives an immediate smoothing effect.

What won’t help

Anything claiming to close or shrink pores permanently. Pores do not open and close, and treatments that promise this are overselling. Harsh scrubs make texture worse by damaging the barrier.

FAQs

Can pores be permanently closed?

No. Pores are openings and cannot be closed, though their appearance can be significantly refined by building collagen around them and keeping them clear. Any treatment promising permanent closure is overstating what is possible.

Which treatment works fastest for texture?

HydroFacial gives an immediate smoothing effect with no downtime, which makes it the pre-event choice. Microneedling produces the more lasting change but builds gradually over a course of three.

Will exfoliating more often help?

Usually the opposite. Over-exfoliation damages the skin barrier, which increases sensitivity and can make texture appear worse. Frequency is matched to your skin at consultation.

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