Client: female, 26
Skin type: Fitzpatrick IV, congestion-prone
Main concern: clogged pores and uneven texture
Visible signs: open comedones/congestion on the nose, uneven texture, dull and uneven-looking tone
Sessions: 1
Protocol goal: clearer-looking pores, smoother texture, a more even and radiant tone
Visible result: a decongested nose, a smoother surface, more even light reflection
At first glance, this looks like a simple "clear the pores" request. But the skin was showing several connected factors:
Skin Concerns & Treatment Goals
What the Skin Was Showing
Micro-roughness and wider-looking pore openings scatter light unevenly, so the skin looks duller and less smooth
Why a gentle hand matters here
Congestion and clogged pores
On Fitzpatrick IV skin, excess friction or heat can easily leave patches of darker color. That's why the whole protocol is built on controlled clearing rather than intensity.
In the pore openings, sebum mixes with dead corneocytes, so the openings read darker and more noticeable — most of all across the nose