Enlarged Pores Treatment in Seongsu, Seoul
Five tools for different pore causes: oil, laxity, scarring and texture
Enlarged pores are not one problem. At Seongsu Melting Clinic in Seongsu, Seoul, Dr. Park Kyung-min first works out why your pores look large, then chooses from several tools that each address a different cause.
What makes pores look enlarged?
Pore size is partly genetic, but several things make pores look bigger. High oil production stretches the opening. Loss of collagen and elasticity around the pore lets it sag into an oval shape, which is common on the cheeks with age. Old acne can leave pores with scarred, uneven edges. And rough texture makes all of these more visible.
Because the causes are different, the treatment should be too. A laser that calms oil glands will not do much for pores widened by laxity, and collagen remodeling will not stop an oily T-zone from refilling.
How we approach enlarged pores at Seongsu Melting Clinic
Dr. Park may use one or more of these:
- AccuTone 1450nm: for oily skin where sebaceous glands are driving pore size
- Secret RF microneedling: for pores widened by laxity or scarring, using radiofrequency to remodel collagen
- MiraJet: a needle-free microjet using the clinic's golden-ratio approach, for pores and texture
- Lapera Pro: shockwave-based treatment with three handpieces, used to support skin firmness
- Miin laser (Q-switched 1064nm, MLA): micro-lens array treatment for texture with lower downtime
He looks closely at where your pores are largest and what the surrounding skin feels like. A patient with an oily nose and forehead may need a very different plan from someone whose cheek pores have stretched with age. Combining tools is common.
A good fit if…
- Your pores look large on the nose, cheeks, or forehead
- Your skin is oily, or has lost some firmness around the pores
- You have old acne that left uneven pores
- You want gradual, realistic improvement
Consider something else if…
- You have active inflamed acne, which should be treated first
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding (for some device treatments)
- You tend to form keloids or have a skin infection in the area
- You expect pores to disappear entirely
What to expect
After consultation, your plan may involve one tool or several over time. Numbing cream is used for needle and laser-based treatments.
Discomfort varies: AccuTone feels warm, Secret RF involves fine needles with numbing, and MiraJet is needle-free. Redness usually lasts from hours to a few days depending on the tool. Pore changes build gradually over a series of sessions. Dr. Park will give you a realistic timeline, and pricing is explained at consultation.
Aftercare
- Keep the skin clean and moisturized
- Avoid makeup until the surface has settled after needle or laser work
- Use sun protection every day
- Skip saunas and hard exercise for a day or two
- Pause retinoids and acids until advised
A note from Dr. Park
Dr. Park often tells patients that he looks at structure before choosing a device. With pores, that means asking whether oil, laxity, or scarring is the main driver. The clinic has a wide range of devices precisely so that the choice can follow the diagnosis rather than the other way around.
Frequently asked questions
Can pores be shrunk for good?
Pore size can often be improved, but it depends on your skin and ongoing care. Oil production and aging continue, so maintenance helps.
Which treatment works fastest?
It depends on the cause. Dr. Park will recommend the tool most likely to help your specific pores.
Is there downtime?
Usually mild. Redness can last from a few hours to a few days depending on the treatment.
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Book a consultation at Seongsu Melting Clinic
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- Address: 4F #403, Samjin Building, 113 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Seongsu-dong 2-ga)
- Getting here: Seongsu Station (Line 2), Exit 2, about a 3-minute walk. Parking available.
- Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00 (lunch 13:00–14:00) · Sat 09:30–15:00 · Closed Sundays & public holidays
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Treatment plans, number of sessions and results vary from person to person and are decided after an in-person consultation. This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for medical advice.