I've had two Smoothbeam Laser Acne Treatments and have not seen any results. In fact my last treatment was on Monday and I seem to be breaking out even more. I also do the Microdermabrasion in between the Laser. That seemed to help clear up my skin, but a week after that it started breaking out again. I bought a package for $1500 which included 4 Smoothbeam Treatments and 6 Microdermabrasion treatments. I'm thinking it's got to be Hormones. I did try Accutane about 14 years ago and that really worked! I would try it again but now I'm 35 years old and a little concerned about side affects. Oh well, I guess I will continue the SB teatments and Micro and see what happens.

Are injections better than smoothbeam. The difference in satisfaction is hard to get a good read on.
For those currently struggling with acne outbreaks, ABSOLUTELY try going to the beach, getting in the salt water (waves and all), submerging your head frequently and after a period of time, get out and lay on the beach. The combination of sun, salt water, and off-shore breeze can be absolutey dynamic in clearing skin up. Get back in the water and then back on the beach - over and over. In one weekend you can change your appearance. I guess its nature's way of healing you.

I am 42 years old and had virtually no acne as a teen. My dermatologist says my new acne and consequent scarring are due to hormones. (See what you get to look forward to youngsters?! lol). I have dark, but not pitted, scarring all around my jawline due to these hormone zits. I have had 3 laser treatments, and I must admit they are working. I didn't see any results until after the 3rd visit. The doctor said this was because they have to build up the strength of the laser each time. I have noticed my scarring is lighter, and if I get a pimple it is just small and doesn't scar. I haven't had any cystic type acne since my 3rd treatment around 3 wks ago. I am going to try 3 more treatments, then I will give a final report. So far so good. (fingers crossed!)As far as pain goes. They use a cooling type spray with each zap. It kinda feels like getting flipped with a rubber band. Buck up and take the discomfort. It's worth it. :)Also, try a dermatologist instead of a laser clinic. My insurance is covering my treatments. I only have to pay $25 each.

I opted for Smoothbeam for acne scars, large pores and mild acne. I had one treatment and saw ZERO results. Nothing, zip, zilch - I should have spent $3 on a grocery store peel-off mask instead! At $425 per treatment, there is no way I'm returning for 6-7 more that the aesthetician recommended. What a waste of money! I've had microdermabrasion before and saw results immediately. This was THE most dissapointing thing I've ever spent money on!

I've just had about 8 treatments done, the pain was totally fine, you could feel it, but since I was light skinned, (your skin doesn't absorb light if you're white) It didn't hurt at all, my doctor put Ice on the areas before the treatment, which really numbed the pain, so there was none, I'm currently over with the treatment, but on the side I'm using a topical cream, it's better, not dramatically, at least not for now, but I have seen some mild results, and I haven't been getting any new pimples, so far, not bad, I'm coming up to two months since the first treatment.
I got it cheap aswell, only $75 a treatment.

This procedure is worthless. I spent a lot of money and wound up with nothing but dark circles on my skin, and these scars have not faded in 1.5 years.

I'm 52 yrs old and just had my first session yesterday
at Celibre. I have a few brown spots and milli (white
hard bumps on some parts of the face)that I want to
clear up. They say I will need at least 6 sessions -
aside from one comment from a guy Mike who went to Celibre
also, is there anyone else who's been there? It's very
expensive $4500 for the 6 sessions -- is this average?
I've been to Dr. Ava Shamban in Santa Monica & the average
charge for IPL/smoothbeam was $375..just need to know I'm
not getting ripped. I'll post results after my 2nd session
9/8/06.

I wish I had seen this message board before I spent hundreds of dollars on this procedure.

It mildly improved my acne for a while, but just 2 weeks after my last treatment (I had 6), my acne was back worse than ever. The level of the treatments was so high that I would routinely get very dark purple bruises that would stay on my face for days. This was even worse looking than the acne!

The worst part is now I'm still paying off my credit card for a procedure that didn't work!

I know how frustrating and psychologically debilitating it is to have acne. The expense of doing these highly advertised procedures just adds insult to injury. I would really not suggest to anyone to try Smoothbeam.

i had my first smoothbeam on Friday...and today, Saturday, I am very annoyed at the fact that I got it...my face stings, it is red, and somewhat splotchy...i also have a small dark circle near my cheek which i don't think i had before...my skin seems really dry. i am in my 30s and have had acne most of my adult life, been on several accutane courses, and nothing works well...things have been somewhat under control...have been on tazorac and an antibiotic and i decided on smoothbeam just to see if things could get better, but not yet...maybe i am impatient, but i look kind of silly at the moment...will report back down the road. i went to one of the top centers in nyc and paid $600...feeling kind of ripped off at the moment.

Anyone had Smoothbeam done in New Jersey/Connecticut/New York. Is there a doctor you would recommend or one you would say stay away from? What did you pay per treatment?