Smoothbeam Laser Acne Treatment Reviews

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Danny, NY May 25th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It works it really does Use RetinA as well and you should be golden Cons: It takes repeated treatment and it costs an average of 600 per session So it can get expensive Bottom Line: I would recommend this treatment to all, especially if you have tried other methods with little to any results. The laser heats up the skin beneath the surface resulting in killing of bacteria and shrinking of oil glands. I could really see in the future that the laser treatment will replace the once convential methods of treating acne. Convential methods may or may not work but they certainly will not deal with scarring and the red marks, wheras smoothbeam corrects these problems as well. My only wish was they had this technology 15 years ago when I was in highschool. My advice... If you are someone that is sufferring or if you have kids that are suffering, get them the treatment. It is expensive, but it could really change their life. Hopefully one day insurance will cover this miracle treatment. Recommended: Yes Usage: Danny has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 3,900.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Lauren, NJ Apr 14th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Little redness after treatments, skin is less oily too. Cons: Hurts a little, and not much of an improvement. Bottom Line: For the pain and cost, I do not think the laser treatment is a good investment. Recommended: No Usage: Lauren has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 300.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

hyacinth, NJ Apr 13th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: has definitely cleared up my cheeks, acne has seemed to migrate down to my chin now, so now i am following up with some chin treatments. Cons: cost Bottom Line: For me the smoothbeam has worked wonderfully. The sting of the machine is only slightly annoying, considering how embarassing acne cysts can be, the smoothbeam is nothing in comparision. the texture of my skin is smoother, even some of my fine line wrinkles have diminished along with some of my old darkened marks from previous pimples. i had to have about 5 or 6 treatments on my cheeks and so far 3 on my chin, but my acne is pretty severe. don't know how long it will last, time will tell. for me the only down side is the cost, but compared to how depressed i feel well my skin is swollen and infected, i'll take the smoothbeam and try my best to budget for it. Recommended: Yes Usage: hyacinth has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 300.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, OC Apr 8th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: it clears acne for the time it says it would. like 6 months for me Cons: it made my skin really sensitive, and i broke out more than before the treament, white heads all over my face Bottom Line: it made my skin really sensitive and now i feel after the laser treament it has made my skin worst! i have whiteheads all over my face when before it i rarely had that much acne. Also it made my skin rough! Please don't do it, it totally ruined my life. I feel soooo insecure and depressed because of my worsten skin. Just love ur skin and remember that when ur hormones stop raging, ur acne will be better. when u get older,your acne will impreove. I really regret doing laser treatments. I wish i can go back in time and not do it. It has been 5 months since the treatments and I really hope my acne will go away in time. I am 19 and my family memebers said they stoped getting acne at 22, so hopefully it will improve by then. Yet i am afraid that sinc ei had laser and have very sensitive skin due to using other products, i might break out all my life. Please don't do, its not worth damaging your face and self esteem. Also, Recommended: No Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 3,500.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous Apr 6th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: - redness disapered completely - i had like 20 % the acne i had - acne keeps getting better and better. Cons: the laser hurts like hell :) Bottom Line: i made my 4th treatment 2 weeks ago, this treament it's suppost be done 4 in 4 weeks, or so, so the skin cells can heal from the internal burn. I started four monts ago, its rewarding. i started to see results in the second or 3 mont. Every mont i see less pimples appearing, In the next monts my acne will be gone, i am sure of that. OBS: its kind funny... cuz my skin still super oiled!! how does this happen? the treatement is to make ur oil glands produce more oil, but i still have the face oiled. This kind makes me wonder?! since the acne gets better and better but the skin still super oiled. Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 120.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

meow, New Jersey Apr 4th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I just had my first treatment done this morning... so far I think it is going well (although it may be too early for me to really say). My face feels tighter and looks smoother already. Cons: It hurt like a bizzatch, even with numbing cream. Especially on the sides of my cheeks next to my hairline. I couldn't feel it much on my chin or my forehead though. But beauty is pain, and you have to tough it out or you'll never ever see results Bottom Line: I can't wait to see what my skin looks like after a few more treatments. I've tried everything there is to try including many pills and almost every topical, and one other laser, and my acne has been winning the war for many many years. I can't believe I'm actually optimistic. Recommended: Yes Usage: meow has used this item for a day or two. Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

melherm, minneapolis, mn Mar 31st, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Very minor improvement Cons: Extremely expensive, painful, and has shown little to no results. Bottom Line: Starting 12/09 through 3/09 I under went a series of 5 smoothbeam laser treatments and ended with 1 microdermabrasion. About half way through my laser treatments I got back on birth control pills, which by the way I noticed almost immediate improvement along my most problematic area; chin and jawline (proven to be hormone related acne). After purchasing a few products from the medispa, along with all 6 treatments, I spent a total of $675! My skin still broke out, really didn't look better at all, as I was still mortified going out in public with no make up on. After randomly googling one day I came upon the idea of epsom/sea salt facials. Ive been doing them for about a week. My skin is wayyyy better, as Epsom salt is natural and meant to be used for inflammation. PLEASE TRY EPSOM/SEA SALT ($6) BEFORE TRYING LASOR TREATMENTS ($700)! GOOGLE IT YOULL FIND A TON OF INFO. TRUST ME ITS WORTH TRYING. Recommended: No Usage: melherm has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 675.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, Hurricane, WV Mar 10th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: NONE!!! Cons: EVERYTHING ABOUT IT!!! Bottom Line: Do NOT do this!!! I had this done 4 months ago and am still going through depression from it. It took a lot for me to even get online to post this, as it makes me sick to my stomache to even think about it. I went to my derm. to see about clearing up some old acne scars that I had which werent that bad. He tells me about Smoothbeam and says it will definitely help with no side effects.BS!!! I suffered hyperpigmentation along with more scarring. Again, it has been 4 months and during this time I have gotten a new derm. who I have received 6 Microderms from and have been prescribed a Hydroquinone cream from. I must say that this has extremely helped me out, but the truth of the matter is that I am still in depression and she tells me that by the time thats its all said and done that we will only be able to correct about 75% of the damage. :( Even though this has been very hard for me, it has taught me a lesson....love who you are, dont worry about it. Hope this helps some of you Recommended: No Price Paid: 550.00 Acne severity: very light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

JT, Chicago Feb 16th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I am starting to see results after my third session. YEAH!!!!! Cons: Painful, even with numbing cream. Somewhat expensive but i m getting a deal. Bottom Line: I have or had a pretty bad inflated acne. I have been taking meds and creams for about four or five months and three sessions of smoothbeam. After not seeing resulst (actually got worst first) with the creams, pills, and laser treatment, i started to doubt my doctor and my self about actually getting rid of my acne in the forehead. Thankfully, finally i see a light at the end of the tunnel. My acne is getting better. I still have a bad case of blemishes ( red pigmentation) that my doctor said will go away in three to six months (lase helping too). Slow and painful (mentally and physically) process. Be very very patient and soon you will see a light at the end of the tunnel. P.S. My doctor (chicago) gave me a deal on the treatment of my acne, he charges me $85.00 for consultation, smooth beam and cortisone shots on only my forehead. Recommended: Yes Usage: JT has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 85.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

mIssy, new jersey Feb 3rd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It works!!!! Also helps old scars fade a bit faster.... starts working after the first session...No down time.. Cons: Laser feels like a rubber band snapping against your face. It hurts most across the forehead and at $500 per session, it can get pricey depending on how many treatments are needed Bottom Line: I HAD cystic acne. It was painful and unsightly. I only went for one smoothbeam treatment and my skin has cleared up. I typically get one pimple a month now...im sure if i went back and paid another $500 i would never break out again but it seems unnecessary. I had bad acne for 6 yrs .....$500 and 30 mins out of my schedule is worth the results....if u have bad scarring u may want to consider chemical peels... Recommended: Yes Usage: mIssy has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 500.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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