No, pores don’t have muscles that open and close like doors. Pores are channels through which the skin breathes and secretes oil; it’s unhealthy for them to be completely blocked. Skin treatments (gold needle, laser, etc.) empty and tighten pores. This makes them almost invisible, creating a smoother appearance, but they don’t disappear biologically.
Can enlarged pores be completely “closed” with treatment?
Update date: 8 January 2026
