Smoothbeam Laser Acne Treatment Reviews

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Nurse, Ontario Nov 9th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Works but only as maintenance. Not permanent resolution. Cons: Expensive for treatments. Bottom Line: I am a nurse in Ontario who performs this procedure in a Dr.s Clinic. I want everyone to understand that from what I have experienced with my patients is that the smoothbeam works as long as your always doing it. As soon as my patients stop this treatment for any certain length of time their acne always comes back. I would consider this treatment, but it seems to be working as a ACNE MAINTENANCE and NOT a cure. I find it to be expensive for maintenance and personally wouldn't recommend it. Some of my patients love this treatment, but agree they have to always do it or their acne will come back. If you have the money to use this treatment as maintenance then go for it, but there are better solutions such as Clear Light, and or Accutane. Accuaten isn't as bad as some of ths stuff I have read. I know, I deal with people on it everyday. Worst Side effect usually is dry craked lips. Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Carrie, San Diego, CA Nov 6th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I have only had two treatments but seems to works well. Just got off my aldactone pills and my skin is still clear. Normally if I skip even one day of those pills I get that cystic acne back. Cons: It's expensive and sometimes leaves red scale marks on your face for a few days if they administer the laser wrong. Bottom Line: So far I love it. And yeah, the price is expensive, but were talking about your face! I have also heard that it can be safely done while pregnant. They just dont want you using the numbing cream. Recommended: Yes Usage: Carrie has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 400.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

carol, pittsburgh pa Oct 18th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: you may need more treatments than they recommend!! i had about 7, i have cystic acne that leaves scars, tried everything, if you can afford it hang in there because i was cystic acne free for over a yr, but was told i may need touch up treatment Cons: expensive; Bottom Line: worked with more than recommended treatments Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 4,000.00 Acne severity: severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Matthew, San Francisco Oct 7th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Had a series of 5 treatments in 2005, my acne was essentially cured after 15 years - and my scarring improved significanlty. Cons: Not cheap and a bit painful if you don't use a topical anesthetic (Simple solution: USE NUMBING CREAM!) Bottom Line: I had a series of 5 treatments, each spaced a month apart, back in 2005. I had moderate acne with some cystic acne on my temples and cheeks. My acne broke out worse for the first two months, which was my skin clearing everything out. The acne persisted, but gradually improved, for the 6 months following the first treatment (through the other five treatments). Within 6 months of the last treatment my face was acne free, which it hadn't been for 15 years! I was told by my derm that I would need to come in about every six months for a maintainence treatment, but my skin remained clear until around august of 2008 - three and a half years! My acne has not returned at anywhere near the old level, but over the last couple of months I have had very light breakouts - a level of acne that I would have killed for before the smoothbeam treatments. Nevertheless I will be going in for my first maintainence treatment (or two or whatever's necessary) to keep my skin perfect. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 675.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Rona, Los Angeles Sep 26th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It has an immediate affect. Cons: Lasts only for a few months and is very expensive. Bottom Line: I started my laser treatments 4 years ago using VBeam. Spent $3K on 8 treatments that worked wonders - my skin was awesome to the point where I needed to wear no make up (and I had severe cystic and topical acne). Fast forward 2 years and I break out again just as bad. Dermatologist recommends a series of smoothbeam lasers. Another $2K down the hole and my acne significantly improves (though not as great as with VBeam). Fast forward 1 year down the line and my acne returns with a vengence. Only problem I have is that I "know" the lasers work - so it's hard NOT to go back and spend $800 a pop on a treatment that will almost instantly make the cystic acne dissapear. But I need to find a new alternative. The lasers are too expensive to use as a maintenance regime. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 3,000.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Joe, Toronto Aug 16th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Works perfectly for about 6 months Cons: Once it is no longer in affect, the acne slowwwwlly but SURELY comes back to the same nasty form expensive ($550 per treatment) Bottom Line: good if you do it once every few months to control it Recommended: Yes Usage: Joe has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 2.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Linda, Toronto, Canada Aug 2nd, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: None Cons: Expensive and did not work at all. Supposed to help acne, scarring, fine lines, oiliness. I had 4 treatments spaced one month apart and noticed no difference. Bottom Line: A waste of money. Recommended: No Usage: Linda has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 800.00 Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Darice, Chino, California Jul 28th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: none so far Cons: made acne worse Bottom Line: I have had three treatments, am suppose to have two more but am afraid my acne will get even worse. Would never do it over if I had the choice. Don't try accutane, I had two accutane treatments and the side affects are horrible and not worth it. It made my gums recede big time. Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Sara Jul 18th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: After my first treatment, I was eh about it. Then I started paying attention to the most oily spot of my face which is my forehead and SB reduced it a lot! My scarring is fading a little bit too. I have not broken out yet and I am do for my period Cons: I would have to say is I wish it was guaranteed no acne ever again...I was guaranteed 75 to 95% results...I would say I have 50% better results Bottom Line: If you have real bad acne I would recommend you try it out and it may be the solution for you. It looks like its going to be my solution for the rest of my life Recommended: Yes Usage: Sara has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 1,000.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Hopeful, Philadelphia Jul 16th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: A year after the treatment I can see a slight flattening of my original scarring. It is no where near the 60-70% improvement as I was told by the dermatologist. Cons: My cystic acne returned after 5 sessions. I was told that I would be rid of all of those small little ones I would get each month and instead I got 3 huge breakouts that even after injections left deeper scars than the ones I started with. Bottom Line: I spent over $5000.00 on Smoothbeam treatments over a year in addition to 2 Vbeam sessions (absolutely did NOTHING!). I have to say if I could take it back I would. As I stated above I broke out horribly after a few treatments. I had not had cystic acne for years before the Smoothbeam treatments. Also, I have to say that the dermatologist who was very excited and positive in the beginning was basically shooing me out the door at the end of the treatments. He said that prior to me his success rate was 100%. I have a feeling I was not the first failure, nor would I be his last. I find that micro-dermabrasion 2xs a month keeps my acne at bay (along with Yaz birth control) and makes my skin look a bit smoother. I remain hopefully optimistic that one day there will be a better solution. Recommended: No Price Paid: 5,000.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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