{"id":14378,"date":"2026-08-06T12:26:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T08:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/?post_type=reason&p=14378"},"modified":"2026-07-29T17:46:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T13:46:22","slug":"facial-cleansing","status":"publish","type":"reason","link":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/blog\/facial-cleansing\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Blackheads, Oily Shine, and Enlarged Pores Appear: Can a Facial Cleansing Procedure Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Why Comedones and Oily Shine Appear<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The sebaceous glands produce sebum, which contributes to skin protection. If excessive sebum is produced and the cells in the follicular opening are shed unevenly, a plug forms. A closed comedone looks like a small, light-colored bump, while an open comedone appears as a dark spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The formation of comedones is influenced by hormonal sensitivity of the sebaceous glands, genetics, patterns of keratinization, and certain cosmetic products and medications. Washing too frequently and aggressive degreasing do not switch off the sebaceous glands. On the contrary, irritated skin tolerates treatment less effectively and may appear oily and dehydrated at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oily shine, comedones, and inflammatory breakouts may be signs of acne. If painful nodules, pustules, scars, or marks after inflammation have developed, facial cleansing alone is not enough; a consultation with a dermatologist is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Pores Become More Visible<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pores are the natural openings of follicles and therefore cannot be removed. They appear larger with increased sebum production, accumulation of comedones, reduced skin firmness, and uneven skin texture. Pores are generally more visible on the nose and in the central part of the face because of sebaceous gland activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the contents have been removed and oiliness is controlled, the skin texture may appear more even, but permanently \u201cclosing the pores\u201d is impossible. The goal of treatment is to reduce blockage, inflammation, and the visible prominence of pores without damaging the protective barrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What a Professional Facial Cleansing Procedure Does<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the procedure, the specialist cleanses the skin and safely removes accessible comedones. Depending on the condition of the skin, manual extraction, ultrasonic treatment, or a combination of the two may be used. The preparatory stage helps soften the contents of the follicles, while the final stage reduces discomfort and supports the skin barrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facial cleansing does not change the hormonal activity of the sebaceous glands and does not prevent all new comedones from forming. In acne management, it is therefore considered an additional procedure rather than a substitute for primary treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a Facial Cleansing Procedure Should Be Postponed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The procedure is not performed on skin with herpes, injuries, sunburn, or an acute inflammatory process without prior medical assessment. In the presence of multiple pustules, painful nodules, and a pronounced acne flare, intensive mechanical treatment may increase trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before your visit, tell the specialist about retinoids, acids, recent chemical peels, and laser or injectable procedures. These factors alter skin sensitivity and the acceptable intensity of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Choose a Procedure According to the Condition of the Skin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Classic Facial Cleansing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is suitable when dense open and closed comedones that are accessible for safe extraction need to be removed. The intensity is determined according to skin sensitivity and the number of lesions. Temporary redness and localized sensitivity may occur after mechanical treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultrasonic Facial Cleansing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a more superficial and gentle cleansing option. It may be suitable for a small number of comedones, oily shine, and sensitive skin. Ultrasound does not always remove dense lesions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combined Facial Cleansing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This combines several methods: on different areas of the face, the specialist uses the technique that corresponds to the type of lesion. This approach is useful when there are dense comedones in the T zone, while the cheeks are sensitive and require gentler treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chemical Peel or Microdermabrasion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A chemical peel affects the keratinization process and may be part of a program for comedones, post-acne marks, and uneven skin tone. Diamond microdermabrasion mechanically exfoliates the superficial layer and is used to correct skin texture. These procedures are not interchangeable and require consideration of skin phototype, season, inflammation, and medications being used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patient Pathway: From the Concern to the Appropriate Procedure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Only isolated blackheads are present.<\/strong> The specialist assesses the type of comedones and may suggest classic, ultrasonic, or combined facial cleansing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The comedones keep returning.<\/strong> A plan is needed to control keratinization and sebum production, while facial cleansing is used as an additional stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • There are red, inflamed lesions.<\/strong> The severity of acne is assessed first and treatment is selected; intensive extraction is performed only when indicated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dark marks and uneven texture are the main concerns.<\/strong> Once active inflammation has been controlled, a chemical peel, microdermabrasion, or device-based methods may be discussed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The skin is both oily and sensitive.<\/strong> Gentle cleansing is selected and the barrier is restored, without attempting to degrease the face until it feels \u201csqueaky clean.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Which Facial Cleansing Procedures Are Performed at Medest?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    At Medest, classic and ultrasonic facial cleansing, Mirror Cleansing with Cell by Cell skincare, facial cleansing with luxury skincare, and diamond microdermabrasion are available. The specialist selects the procedure after examination, taking into account the number of comedones, the presence of inflammation, skin sensitivity, and procedures performed previously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    After facial cleansing, it is important to follow the individual recommendations: do not touch the face, do not try to squeeze the lesions again, temporarily avoid irritating products, and protect the skin from the sun. If pain, swelling, pustules, or pronounced redness increase, contact the clinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To reduce blackheads and make pores less visible, it is important to address not only their contents but also the cause of recurrent blockage. Book a consultation at Medest: the specialist will assess your skin and select facial cleansing, a chemical peel, or dermatological treatment when indicated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14375,"template":"","service_cat":[],"reason_cat":[],"class_list":["post-14378","reason","type-reason","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reason\/14378","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reason"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/reason"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reason\/14378\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14382,"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reason\/14378\/revisions\/14382"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14375"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14378"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service_cat?post=14378"},{"taxonomy":"reason_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reason_cat?post=14378"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}