I am getting a combination of smoothbeam, v-beam and YAG lasers to treat shallow but dark colored scars from cystic acne, as well as spider veins and redness from rosacea. I am paying $600 per session, though was told it would have been less if I was not using combo of all three (my choice, after Dr. consults and my own research). The sessions have been only briefly painful (with numbing cream), and I have had no problems with bruising - only some dryness. I am going for my fourth session tomorrow. I had acne from age 10 to age 30, when I finally used Accutane, which worked wonderfully for me (did this in '93). So I have not had active acne for some time. The rosacea is a newer problem that started in the last year or so. So far, these combo laser treatments have produced moderate improvement in both the scarring and veins - has been most helpful with the rosacea flushing, which has improved dramatically. For the price, I would like to have seen more improvement by now - about 1/4 to 1/3 of the scarring and veins do not seem to have responded at all at this point, though I am hopeful that the collegan rebuilding that is supposed to take place over time will continue.

I have had 3 laser and 3 peels, the result is nothing to boast about. I am getting fewer breakouts but nothing great. There has been no change in the look of my scars as well

I've been up against horrible cystic acne for 5 years. Smoothbeam had worked for me so far, I am on my 5th of 6 treatments. The main difference I feel is the absence of the painful deeply rooted cysts, and that to me is worth the roughly $300 dollars per treatment. From what I have read I am hoping my skin should continue to improve, but I am expecting to have to go in at least once a year from now on to keep it up. Lastly, yes it does hurt. Make sure you use the cream and lots of ice. For me it kind of felt like being under a sewing machine in some of the more sensitive areas.

Good Luck!

I'm very upset i've tried several lasers and had one smooth beam session, i'm extremely dissapointed. If your smart don't go to the ([link removed])

I did five treatments with the Smooth Beam. I had very little improvement and was disappointed with the results. It is painful unless you use the face numbing lotion

i have completed my first round of smoothbeam laser and glycolic peal and have noticed marginal improvement in my acne condition and my overall skin condition is better , i did get breakouts after 3 to 4 days of my firest laser treatment though which setteled down i have still 3 .sessions to go and will keep u all updated

Had smoothbeam done at the Laser and Dermatology Institute([link removed]). It cost over $500 per treatment and I saw very little improvement. I was also promised improvement in my acne condition which did not happen at all (I have tried every rememedy out there. I am 38 and I continue to get bad breakouts). I give up.

Not a cure-all by any means but six treatments (at level 14) did shrink my pits and enlarged pores. Improvement of 50-60%. The collegen takes time to build. You will continue to improve in appearance up to 6 months after your treatments.

very expensive, pretty painful unless you get shots, and not effective until you have 4-6 treatments in a row.....(one per month)and....effects do not last unless you keep up with it....which can run into thousands of dollars.