Smoothbeam Laser Acne Treatment Reviews

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NA, Syracuse, NY Oct 1st, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It did clear up my breakouts, but who knows what it will do in a couple months from now. Cons: Told me the redness would only be a couple hours after treatment.Its been 3 days & Im BEYOND red,burnt&bruised.I called them today,& they want to see me as soon as I get out of work.I cant believe I worked for the past 3 days looking like this!!! Bottom Line: I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who doesn't have severe acne because their face may turn out like mine. All of this redness, bruising, burntness......I don't even know if it's going to go away. It looks the same as when the treatment was finished, except much worse. Hopefully they will figure out something for my face tonight. Recommended: No Usage: NA has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 250.00 Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Rene, Odgen, Utah Sep 15th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I am a 50 year old person with adult acne. After about 4 treatments, I started seeing results. By the sixth treatment I was not getting breakout. Cons: It is a bit painful, but well worth it. Bottom Line: I have moved to Montgomery, AL and can not find anyone that has the lazer. I am very bummed out and would sell the lazer myself if I knew who to get a hold of to be a sales person. They need to get on board down here in the South. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 60.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Maria, Wyomissing PA Sep 4th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Clear beautiful skin with no long term side effects Diminshed lines and wrinkles Not covered under my medical insurance but an eligible expense under a FSA or Medical Saving Account with letter of medical necessity from your doctor Cons: Cost ($300.00/treatment) Pain and swelling , increasing as intensity is increased. Can cause hyperpigmentation on darker skin tones - I am a fair skinned blonde so I haven't experienced that side effect Bottom Line: I LOVE this treatment! I am 46 years old & had severe acne as long as I can remember. I went to an old school derm that had me on various antibiotics for around 5 years with mixed results - one would stop working & then it was on to the next. I finally changed doctor. I started with Accutane, but I only got thru 50% of the treatment & had to stop due to severe dry eyes. My doctor then suggested Smoothbeam. I have had 6 treatments so far & have not had a breakout in months! The first treatment was a walk in the park - used a mild numbing cream & didn't feel anything - no big deal I thought. However, as the strength was increased I experienced increased redness & swelling. The tech ices my face during the treatment & I now ice it for a day or 2. Yes, it's extremely painful - I am now using superstrength numbing cream.But I am off medication for the 1st time in years and my skin has never ever been better. I will continue this on a maintenance basis - every 3 mths. Recommended: Yes Usage: Maria has used this item for about a year. Price Paid: 1,800.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Molly Girl, Toronto, Canada Jul 30th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: After 5 sessions of of Smoothbeam (immediately followed by V-Beam) laser my face was totally clear! I only needed minimal skin care to keep it looking great. I had clear skin for 2 years. Cons: Very expensive (about $350 per session for full face), can be painful, I couldn't go anywhere the rest of the day after having a treatment because of redness (which was gone the next day). It's not permanent (lasts about 1-2 years). Bottom Line: I'm 30, and while I had acne as a teenager it didn't get very bad until my mid 20s. This was the first treatment I had that really worked (after trying many treatments, prescriptions, etc.). I went to the Baylaser Clinic in Toronto. The doctor who administered treatment told me it wasn't permanent, and I'd need maintenance treatments about every 1.5 yrs. In the last 2 months (2 years after the last session) my acne has returned full force. I've started another round of treatments with the same doctor and laser clinic. I've recently realized that my acne is a symptom of an underlying hormonal disorder (with which I'm in the process of being diagnosed - possibly PCOS). So while I'm treating the acne again with the laser treatment, I will also be actively trying to get to the root cause and treating that. So, if you can afford this treatment I do recommend it. You must stick with it for all the sessions. Find a clinic that has a medical doctor administer the treatment. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 2,000.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

vimogo, new jersey Jul 22nd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: hi i would to talk to Cristina Nicolau, New Jersey pliss add me vimogo1@[link removed] i have a few questions ta ask you thanks i hpe you reply Recommended: Yes Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Cristina Nicolau, New Jersey Jul 13th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Completely cleared up my acne scars, and reduced breakouts for about a year. Cons: Acne came back. Bottom Line: After trying a variety of topical acne medications, as well as oral antibiotics, I decided to try smoothbeam since my acne kept coming back. I had many scars all over my cheeks due to the type of acne I had (cysts, and nodules). After 5 treatments at 333.00 a session my scars COMPLETELY went away and my breakouts were reduced to maybe one zit around the time of my period. After about a year acne free, and only using topical treatments to try and maintain the results, I decided to stop using the topical treatments. My acne came back and I had to do another 4 sessions of smoothbeam. I went on oral contraceptives which controlled the hormonal cause of acne, and topical treatments to control the bacteria. The acne is under control now, but I still get some breakouts. I am going to try a new treatment called ISOLAZ to see if I can control the breakouts. Bottom line, I would definintely recommend this for acne scars, not so much to control acne breakouts. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 2,000.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, NJ Jul 10th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: smoother skin (temporarily) covered by insurance effectively treated acne while getting treatments Cons: redness and swelling 1-3 days after (only 2 of 4 treatments) Once laser treatments were stopped, acne returned Bottom Line: The sunbeam/vbeam worked great while being treated (aside from the inconveniences of taking off of work, etc). However, my dermatologist was able to get my insurance to cover the laser treatment by writing a letter stating that I had tried numerous accutane treatments and they were not effective.. In the year since I finished my 4 treatments and my skin atarted to break out again a month or two after my last treatment. Ironically, I actaully then ended up going back on accutane because that has longer lasting results and less side effects (at least for me) than the laser did. If you can get your insurance to pay for the treatments I would recommend them, but if you have to pay for it I would probably say its not worth it, unless you have unlimited funding or something. IMO it seems like this is for maintenance rather than treatment. Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

kipster, chicago Jul 10th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Cons: I had moderate acne before laser with levulan. After 1st treatment face exploded with cystic acne! Did 2nd treatment got even worse. Doctor says I have sensitive skin!! Now they say accutane is my only recourse. Bottom Line: Do not do it! Painful, expensive at $700 per treatment (insurance does not cover this procedure) but worse my skin looks terrible Recommended: No Usage: kipster has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 700.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Blake, Memphis, TN Jul 4th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Skin feels really smooth. Cons: Still getting oily skin which causes my breakouts. Bottom Line: I am 23 years old and have had moderate acne since I was 15 years old. I mainly breakout around the chin, neck line where I shave, forehead, and corner of nose (t-zone areas) because my skin produces way too much oil. I am planning to do 3 smoothbeam treatments at $250 piece six weeks apart. I have had one treatment so far at a medium setting with multiple passes. I did not experience any pain during my first treatment ( it actually felt pretty cool). My skin is looking better, however, I am still one oily son of a b**ch, and I constantly have to use those oil absorbing pads or else my face shines like a star. I thought this was suppose to reduce oil (which is the main reason I got the treatment). Hopefully, after a couple of months and treatments I will start to notice the oil reducing. I am looking forward to my 2nd and 3rd treatments as I think my skin will only get better. I hope this works!!! I will post a couple of weeks after my 2nd treatment. Recommended: Yes Usage: Blake has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 250.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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)

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