Large Pores & Oily Skin Treatment in Soho
Large pores and oily skin treatment in Soho, London. Our nurses refine visible pores and rebalance congestion-prone skin with SkinPen microneedling, chemical peels and the deep-cleansing Hydro2Facial, honestly and without harsh stripping.
Overview
Understanding large pores
Large pores are the visibly widened openings of the skin's oil glands, most noticeable on the nose, chin and inner cheeks. Pore size is largely set by genetics and skin type, and pores do not open and close. What changes is how visible they are: oil, congestion and dead surface cells stretch and shadow each opening, while sun damage and age loosen the collagen that holds it tight. Oily and combination skin usually notices pores most, often alongside blackheads, midday shine and make-up that settles by lunchtime.
We will be straightforward with you: no treatment shrinks pores permanently, and any clinic promising that is overselling. What a good plan does is make pores far less visible and keep them that way. The Hydro2Facial deep-cleans and gently clears congestion, superficial peels at £120 per session keep the surface clear and smooth, and SkinPen Precision microneedling firms the collagen around each pore over a course of 3 sessions. A simple home routine holds the result between visits, because refined pores are maintained, not achieved once.
Why it happens
What causes large pores?
- Genetics: pore size is largely inherited, along with your skin type
- Higher oil production, which stretches and widens the pore opening
- Congestion: oil and dead cells sitting in the pore, making it look larger and darker
- Collagen loss with age, loosening the support around each pore
- Sun damage, which weakens pore walls and roughens the skin surface
- Heavy, pore-blocking products that trap oil in the skin
Treatment approach
How we treat large pores
Microneedling (SkinPen)
From £220SkinPen Precision microneedling firms the collagen that supports each pore wall, so pores look tighter and texture smoother as the course progresses. Most plans are a course of 3 sessions, and it is the strongest choice where large pores sit alongside acne scarring.
See treatment detail →Chemical Peels
From £120Regular superficial peels keep pores clear and slow the oil and dead-cell build-up that stretches them. At £120 per session, matched to your skin type, they are the steady, undramatic way to refine texture over time.
See treatment detail →Advanced & Luxury Facials
From £85The Hydro2Facial deep-cleans and gently clears congestion, then rehydrates: oily skin still needs water. The 30-minute Express at £85 is the easiest first step for congested, shiny skin, with the Ultimate and Deluxe tiers when you want more.
See treatment detail →FAQ
Common
questions
Can you shrink my pores permanently?
No, and we would rather say so plainly. Pore size is largely genetic, and pores do not open or close. What treatment genuinely does is make pores look smaller: clearing congestion, smoothing surrounding texture and firming the collagen that holds each pore, then maintaining that with simple home care.
Which treatment is right for my pores?
It depends on whether congestion, oil or texture is doing most of the work, so we begin with a face-to-face consultation and 3D Visage facial analysis. Congested skin usually starts with the Hydro2Facial, texture leans on peels, and etched, scarred pores respond best to SkinPen microneedling.
Does oily skin still need moisturiser?
Yes. Stripping oily skin backfires: the drier the surface becomes, the harder the oil glands work to compensate. A lightweight, non-clogging moisturiser plus daily SPF keeps the barrier calm and the shine steadier. Your nurse can build this into a ZO Skin Health or Noon Skincare routine.
Will microneedling make my pores look smaller?
Gradually, yes. SkinPen Precision microneedling stimulates collagen around each pore, so the opening is better supported and the surrounding texture smoother. Improvement builds over a course of 3 sessions and continues for 3 to 6 months as collagen matures. Individual results vary, and photographs help you see the change.
How often should I have a deep-cleansing facial?
Every 4 to 6 weeks works well for congestion-prone skin, because it matches the skin's renewal cycle and stops build-up getting ahead of you. The 30-minute Express Hydro2Facial makes this easy to sustain, and your nurse will adjust the rhythm as your skin settles and clears.
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Perfectus Derma Aesthetics • 111 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0DT
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