IPL for Open Pores in Medellín: Will We Look Better or Come Back?

If after a tough day at the office and the air conditioning in the metro makes your skin feel tight and full of blackheads, you know exactly what you’re looking for. It’s not just about aesthetics; it’s the feeling of feeling clean inside when you look in the mirror upon arriving home. There’s something many patients tell us with that mix of hope and fear: “Dr. Nathalie, my skin looks like it has giant holes.” That hurts because it breaks the confidence we have in ourselves before going out into the street.

When the sun of Medellín shines hard on weekday mornings or when the summer heat makes us sweat during meetings, our pores react as if they are in a constant war. People believe that a single miracle treatment will close them forever. The reality is much more honest: dilated pores are controlled with consistency, they don’t disappear out of nowhere. If this happens to you and you feel that nothing works, you are right to feel frustrated.

Why do they open and what really happens in your skin?

Imagine your pores as small drains or outlets that your body needs to eliminate impurities and oil. When these channels widen, it’s not because the skin is broken, but because the walls of these outlets have lost their firm tone. This happens when excess oil production accumulates and stretches the edges of the outlet. Additionally, if you have sun sensitivity or if your skin has been aging without care, the structure underneath weakens and everything expands.

The nuance that no one tells you is that open pores are not a serious disease, but they are a problem of constant maintenance. The sebum from the hair follicle fills those spaces, and if that production remains high, they will reappear. In our consultation, we see that sometimes people apply creams every day thinking they will close them instantly. Science explains that sebum is a fluid oil that the body produces, not external dirt. If that flow is not regulated, the space remains wide and visible.

The real process in consultation: Does IPL work for open pores?

When you arrive at our clinic in Medellín, the first thing we do is examine your skin to understand your type and specific needs. There are no magic recipes or products you can apply at home with the same efficacy as we have here. In consultation, we see how IPL for open pores works through light energy that goes directly to the root of the follicles. This energy heats up the inner walls of the duct a bit and causes a natural contraction, which makes them look narrower from the outside.

Sometimes we think it is a painful process, but in reality, it feels like a warm breeze or a very soft pinch in each treated area. People believe it is a traumatic experience. The reality is that it is very tolerable if we prepare you well and use protection gel. At Verassere, we explain every step because we want you to feel safe before starting the process.

We do not rush to tell you what to do without reviewing your complete history. What we do is evaluate if your skin needs a combination of treatments to maintain the result. Sometimes IPL is enough, but in other cases we need to accompany it with other methods to ensure they do not come back. The key lies in consistency and in understanding that we care for your skin as if it were a garden that requires regular watering.

Clear signs that you need attention today

If you notice persistent blackheads that do not disappear with daily cleansing, if you see rough textures, or if you feel that your skin looks like paper texture, it is time to speak with a dermatologist. Do not wait until inflamed outbreaks appear or until the skin looks very damaged before acting. If you see rapid changes after summer or if you notice that your products are not having an effect, it is a sign that something needs to be regulated professionally.

The signs are not alarming, but they are indicative that your skin needs specialized help. If your pores seem larger after the warm season or if you notice that oil accumulates faster on the nose and chin, that is a warning. Do not ignore these signs thinking they will pass on their own. The best time to act is now, when you can still prevent the problem from worsening.

Real Frequently Asked Questions

Does IPL for open pores really work or is it just a trend? How many sessions do I need to see visible results on my skin? Is IPL painful and will it leave my skin sensitive after the treatment?

Next steps for your skin

If you have been dealing with this for months and want to know your options, schedule a consultation in Medellín: Schedule a consultation.