Home/ Skin Concerns/ Enlarged Pores

Enlarged Pores

Pores look larger when oil production is high, skin loses elasticity or old acne has stretched them. Val:U Clinic combines Potenza RF microneedling and Pico Fraxel to tighten pores, skin Botox to reduce oil, and Re2O collagen for skin quality. Treatments start from KRW 33,000.

Dr. Seung Hyun Lee

Medically reviewed by Dr. Seung Hyun Lee
Chief Medical Director, Val:U Clinic · Member, Korean Association for Aesthetic and Laser Medicine · Reviewed October 2026
Treatment room at Val:U Clinic in Myeongdong, Seoul

Common causes

Why it happens

  • High oil production
  • Loss of elasticity with age
  • Stretching from past acne
  • Rough texture and dead skin buildup

Our approach

Diagnosis first

The same-looking problem can have different causes, so a doctor examines your skin before recommending anything. Most people get the best result from a combination, planned around the time you have in Seoul.

Treatments we use

Potenza RF microneedling that tightens pores. From KRW 33,000 → Pico Fraxel Fractional laser for texture. From KRW 70,000 → Skin Botox Reduces oil and refines pores. From KRW 59,000 → Re2O Collagen for pores and acne scars. KRW 690,000 →

Prices exclude 10% VAT. See the full price list.

Enlarged Pores FAQ

Can pores be closed permanently?

Pores cannot disappear, but they can look much smaller. Maintenance treatments keep results.

Related concerns

Acne Scar Treatment From KRW 33,000 → Dull & Dehydrated Skin From KRW 75,000 → Acne Extraction & One-day Pimple Package KRW 11,000 →

Ask a doctor about enlarged pores

Send your concern, a photo if you like, and your travel dates on WhatsApp. We reply in English with options and prices, and the doctor confirms your plan at consultation before anything starts.

Val:U Clinic · 4F, 32 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul · Mon–Fri 10:30–20:30 · Sat–Sun 10:00–17:00 · Tel +82-2-2039-7431