Prevention is key.
Trust is everything & extractions hurt.
Tell me your favorite trick to avoid blackheads.
Watch the original reelOriginally shared 2025-02-06.
PETRO
SkinIssue 14
The Mirror Moment
pores & texture.
02 / The part you might not say out loud
The Fear Is Real
Can you make my pores disappear?
No. Pores are normal skin anatomy. A useful goal is improvement in congestion or texture, with a plan that your skin tolerates.
03 / Melanie Petro, MD
The Surgeon’s POV
Trust is everything. Extractions still hurt.
Trust is everything & extractions hurt.
Prevention is key.
Melanie Petro, MD · From my Instagram, 2025-02-06
Pores deserve their own plan.
Visible pores, clogged pores, acne marks and rough texture are different concerns. Gentler daily care, acne treatment when needed, and selected procedures can help their appearance. Nobody needs a poreless face.
Start with what you use now and what irritates your skin. More exfoliation is not automatically more improvement. Read the AAD’s guidance on visible pores.
Explore skin care and treatment04 / The practical part
The Petro Rx
- The Game Plan:
Begin with skin care and any active acne. Depending on the concern, resurfacing or microneedling may be discussed. Superficial neuromodulator treatment for skin quality is off-label; it is not a default acne treatment.
- The Recovery Reality:
Comfort measures and healing depend on the treatment and settings. Redness, swelling, irritation and pigment changes are possible. Discuss your skin tone, recent sun exposure, medicines and prior reactions before choosing a device treatment.
- The Timeline:
The number and spacing of visits should follow your diagnosis, treatment and response. A series is not a guarantee of a particular result; maintenance and sun protection may remain part of the plan.
- The Bottom Line:
The price depends on the treatment and area. If a series or maintenance is recommended, ask for those costs with the first-session price so you can decide on the complete plan.
05 / Real life, in my own words
Real & Raw
A few questions.
The things people ask.
Can you shrink my pores?
Treatment can improve the appearance of pores or congestion. Pores are normal anatomy and cannot be erased.
Does micro tox freeze my face?
These skin uses of neuromodulators are off-label. Product suitability, infection, irritation and unwanted muscle weakness all belong in our discussion.
How long does it last?
The number and spacing of visits depend on the diagnosis, treatment and response. Ask about a complete series and maintenance before deciding.
Also on your mind?
From the Skin series
Your next chapter.
Explore the options
I’ll help you connect what you see with the choices that make sense for you.
At home, too
I want between-visit skin care to fit your skin, too. Bring your routine; we’ll look at it together.
