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Skin boosters for pores: what skin conditions should be checked before treatment?

1. When makeup seems to make your pores stand out even more

When pores stand out more under makeup: Pores can look bigger; Let's pinpoint which area bothers you; We start by distinguishing what's on the surface — Datena Clinic explainer card
Pores can look bigger

Hello, this is Datena Clinic.

You put on makeup to make your skin look smooth, but sometimes it settles into your pores, or tiny dips actually become more visible.

It can be bothersome when you meet people up close or have your photo taken.

It's only natural to hope a skin booster might help your pores too as you look into your options.

We'll check whether excess oil, loss of skin firmness and scarring are all present, and explain what kind of change you can realistically expect.

2. Oil and skin firmness can be assessed together

Looking at oil and elasticity together: We check oil and clogging; We also look at sagging pores on the cheeks; Elasticity of the surrounding skin matters too — Datena Clinic explainer card
We check for oil and clogging

If there's a lot of oil around the nose and visibly clogged pores, the oiliness and acne need to be treated together.

If the pores on your cheeks look stretched or sagging, we also look at the firmness of the surrounding skin.

Depending on the volume beneath the skin or the lighting, the shadows of small dips can look deeper.

Not every noticeable pore has become enlarged for the same reason, so the goal of treatment needs to be clearly defined.

3. Not every small dip is a pore

Not every small dip is a pore: We look at depth and edges; We check for mixed-in depressed scars; Our consultation approach depends on the type — Datena Clinic explainer card
We look at depth and edges

Areas where you once had acne can have a mix of pores and depressed scars.

Looking at dips with different depths and edges together shows which parts are unlikely to improve with pore care alone.

What you see on the skin

What we look at alongside it

Oily pores that look clogged

Oil production and active acne

Pores on the cheeks that look stretched and elongated

Firmness and texture of the surrounding skin

Small dips that are deep or have sharp edges

Whether depressed scars are also present

If scars are mixed in, those areas may need separate treatment.

4. Skin boosters serve different purposes depending on the product

Different products serve different purposes: We check the type of skin booster; Ask which product is used and why; We see if it suits your current skin — Datena Clinic explainer card
We check the type of skin booster

Treatments called "skin boosters" use products with different ingredients and formulations.

The injection method and depth also differ, so you can't expect the same results from every treatment.

We'll explain whether the goal is better hydration or smoother skin texture, and what changes are possible.

If oil production or deep dips also need treatment, other methods can be combined.

5. Swelling after treatment can make pores look smaller

Don't judge by how it looks right after: Swelling can occur after treatment; Even if pores look less visible for a while, we watch the progress; We compare again under similar conditions — Datena Clinic explainer card
Swelling may occur after treatment

Right after injection, swelling can make the skin look plump and taut, so pores may be less noticeable.

You shouldn't assume that look will last as it is.

Once the swelling settles, the skin texture and the area around the pores should be reassessed.

Before treatment, we'll also walk you through the possibility of temporary bumps ("embossing"), bruising, or redness.

6. Setting expectations for your pores

Setting expectations: We identify your pore type; We confirm the product and treatment goal; We assess your skin after it settles — Datena Clinic explainer card
We identify what type of pores you have

Before considering a skin booster for pores, we look at oil production, skin elasticity, and whether any scarring is also present.

The changes you can expect and how your skin recovers may vary depending on the product and the injection method.

Pores are passageways your skin needs, so no treatment can make them disappear entirely.

Today we looked at how skin boosters are used for pores, what changes to expect, and what realistic pore care aims for.

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