To make your skin look smooth, is managing skin texture more important than managing pores?

At first, I looked into dermatological treatments because of my pores, but after thinking about it carefully, I think I am more concerned about my skin looking rough and uneven overall than the size of the pores themselves.

Although I have small pores on the sides of my nose and cheeks, they aren't very bothersome on days when my skin is hydrated and in good condition. Conversely, on dry or tired days, even small unevenness is emphasized, making my skin look messy overall.

In such cases, would it be more appropriate to improve skin texture or hydration first, rather than focusing on treatments that directly shrink pores?

I am also curious if, during the consultation, you determine the direction of care by assessing skin texture, elasticity, and dryness, rather than simply looking at visible pores.

The biggest goal is to create naturally smooth skin.