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Mkpup, Irvine, California Jul 15th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Quick, very little downtime Cons: It hurt! And I was not expecting the swelling as none of the literature mentioned that. I looked lika I had been snapped with 10 rubber bands for a day. From what I can see what everyone else paid I think I overpaid-$800 forVbeam/Smoothbeam combo Bottom Line: I am VERY fair so I was worried about redness as a side effect and decided to try my DRs recommendation of v eam/smoothbeam combo to get rid of my old acne scarring (divets) and new acne and purple scars, etc. Mr DR always does these as a combo so I signed up (the fraxel seemed so much more of a "commitment"). It hurt more than I expected (some areas were on a higher setting) but I did feel firmer afterward and didnt look too bad afterward. The rednnes disappeared within 2 hours but then I saw all these lumps on my face that I was not expecting. The RN had given me bionect gel to take the swelling down and it worked. I had this done Friday at noon and my Sat morning I was almost 100% back to normal. It is now Sunday and I feel that my skin is less greasy and a little firmer and more even. But did I overpay? Everyone is saying $300 but I paid $800 (though I had a combo of v-beam and smoothbeam). Recommended: Yes Usage: Mkpup has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 800.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

ejoseph, charleston, sc Jul 13th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: reduced the look of some scars Cons: MADE MY ACNE WORSE BIG TIME! Bottom Line: smoothbeam did, in fact, make my acne much worse than what is was pre-smoothbeam. i've had three total smoothbeams done by an excellent, well-known dermatologist in my area. very disappointed. i am now looking forward to starting accutane and seeing some real results. my advice, if you want to get rid of active acne, is to go straight to accutane and ditch the smoothbeam, which is an experimental piece of crap. also, i wouldn't have another treatment done if they paid me to have one. Recommended: No Usage: ejoseph has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 1,150.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Roger, New York, NY May 16th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Works great. Reduces oiliness. Have had one small whitehead in four months Cons: Ouch! Red for a few hours afterwards. Bottom Line: If you want ZERO acne, this regimen works: 1. Smoothbeam laser treatment once a month 2. Cleanse twice a day using the Clarisonic Brush and a gentle sacilyic acid cleanser (I use Neutragena) 3. Get the Beauty Light (Red and Blue Light) and use 15 minutes per day. 4. drink lots of water and eat a healthy diet 5. Look at your beautiful skin every morning in order to resolve to continue doing 1 thru 4 above Good Luck! Recommended: Yes Usage: Roger has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 475.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

nathalia soetedjo, torrance,ca May 14th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: great customer service Cons: do not try celibre in torrance,ca no result at all for acne treatment laser Recommended: No Usage: nathalia soetedjo has used this item for about a year. Price Paid: 3,000.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Jersey, New Jersey May 11th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Completely got rid of acne on back, chest, and shoulders. Skin less oily. Its been almost 2 years since first treatment and the results have not changed. Cons: EXTREMELY expensive, still get some breakouts on face. Bottom Line: I got i think about 6 treatments or so on my back/chest/shoulders, approximately 1 month apart consecutively. I did not see results immediately but about a month after my last treatment, my acne was COMPLETELY gone. As for my face i had i think 5 treatments, 1 month apart consecutively, and had seen a big improvement at about the 6 month mark. Less oily skin, smaller pores, but still a few breakouts on my face. I take some meds for it now, which also help. I was told this was a hormonal problem. Overall, i'd say 100% improvement on my back, chest, and shoulders, and about 75% improvement on my face. There was very little pain for me, my doctor used a topical numbing cream and it worked great. Felt like little bee stings after that, except in areas of active acne which were a bit more sensitive. For the red spots afterwards, the doc put some kinda cream on and it took it away immediately. I left the office with no marks, redness, or pain. Was numb for a few hours! haha Recommended: Yes Usage: Jersey has used this item for a few months. Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

rita, dallas May 10th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: First time had it today. Numbing cream is working but i could tolerate it in some sensetives areas. Skin was red and swalen for about 2-3 hours, now it is fine and smooth. Cons: kind of expensive.most of my issue was that my doctor was cute - funny part. i even didn't concentrate on the pain so much, just wanted to dissapear. Bottom Line: I tried everithing, acsept accutane, but will never go for that one.I had CO2 laser done like 8 years ago, helped with scars, but every stress would make me brake out again. Finally i got it under controll with Differin gel(evening) and clindagel morning for the last two years, all this treatments made my eyes so dry, that it made me wrinkle. Nobody in my family have that kind of wrinkles even though they are older. So now i guess i have to do something about it too.. I purchased HI-Frequency current, it smothes my skin, and helped somehow before my my smoothbeam.and stoped using toothpaste with tartar protection, my doc said it can make me brake out around mouth, using toothpaste with baking soda now, kind of helping. I never new about that. Maybe some of you can use it. The question is for thouse of you that did the smoothbeam- Did you stoped using your regular medicine after the treatment? If yes how long after the treatment or treatments. Do you feel confident without medicine? Recommended: Yes Usage: rita has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 500.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Improved, St. Louis Apr 26th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I've had two treatments about one month apart. The first treatment worked better than the second. It reduced the acne along my troubled hairline when NOTHING else had worked. Cons: It hurts! It has not reduced my oily face, but I have been diagnosed with POS. My acne is hormonal. Bottom Line: It gave me improvements I had not seen with other products/services. I am going to pair it with other things like Proactiv and salicylic peels, but not all at the same time. It's also been helping to wash my hands and hair regularly, change my pillow case and clean my phones. Recommended: Yes Usage: Improved has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 300.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Stephanie, Atlanta, GA Apr 20th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: skin is instantly smoother after each treatment great results seen after 2 visits (in my case) Cons: hurts like HELL!! pricey ($300 per treatment) Bottom Line: i'll keep you posted...so far i've done 2 treatments in 3 week increments. my face looks great! ...not perfect...but a huge improvement...a lot less break outs and scars are smoothing out as well! friends, family, and co-workers have noticed...very exciting! some of these reviews really scared me but i guess i have the perfect skin scenario for this treatment...not stuck up girl: "oh my god, i got a zit" type....more like the infection/cystic type acne and mainly on the cheeks with mild scarring...but not crazy broken out all of the time and all over my face type either! i've had acne since my early-late teens...i've been on many medications and birth control has been the only thing that has worked. i researched many treatments before i booked my smoothbeam appt.! I think that I will do 2 more and let you know my final outcome! Recommended: Yes Usage: Stephanie has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 300.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Kate, Laguna Niguel, CA Mar 28th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I have not noticed many pros but then I may be too early to judge as I have only had two so far. Not that painful and no downtime. Cons: It is very expensive. It has also exasperated my acne. I am getting more cystic acne now. Bottom Line: I am a bit frustrated with the procedure. I have spent so much money on procedures over my life time to try to "cure" my acne and nothing has worked. I am 38 years old and still break out! I am hoping after the third or fourth time, I will notice a difference in oiliness, and cystic break outs. I will definately write back after my third treatment and update my opinion. Recommended: No Usage: Kate has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 1,500.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, D.C. Mar 6th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: makes skin less oily and pores smaller, less breakouts Cons: stings a little bit at the time, but with ice it's not too bad. i wouldnt say its painfull, depends on the doctor Bottom Line: i've been twice with the smoothbeam laser and it stings in some sensitive areas, but in others it feels like a tiny shock. my face wasnt really red at all, so i would say i didnt have any side effects at all. ive noticed my face has really gotten less shiny/oily and my breakouts are fewer. Definitely try it, but know that the pain is all dependent on the doctor you have. Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for about a month. Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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