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Smoothbeam Laser Acne Treatment Reviews
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Sarah from SD
February 27, 2007
| Pros | If it works the pros are obvious |
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| Cons | It hurts a bit and is quite expensive. |
| Bottom line | I just had my 1st treatment today. Comb. of Vbeam and smooth beam. It did hurt about a 5 on the pain scale. My dermatologist used an ice pack and that was all. It really wasn't that bad and if this works it will be well worth it. I was a little red afterward but that is gone now 4hrs later. I am very hopeful. Will keep you posted! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $1,080.00 |
MISTY from bellemeade derm Nashville,tn
February 22, 2007
| Pros | It hep shrink my pores after the first treatment. The pain is extreme if the settings of the laser is turned up. I'm will go back for more treatments..I noticed my wrinkles are not as deep. |
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| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $375.00 |
Pete from Orange, CA
February 16, 2007
| Pros | Seem to work for some |
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| Cons | Total let down for me |
| Bottom line | I had my treatment at Celibre. It simply did not work for me. It would have been easier to swallow if they were honest about their results. During my consultation I was told my acne would virtually disappear with the exception of a few rare pimples. I asked specifically: “Are there individuals who do not respond to laser?”. Their answer was: “There are a small percent who are slower to respond but eventually everyone will see dramatic results.” This is an outright lie. It is clear that many have benefited but beware that many do not. I just want to warn anyone who may be considering Celibre and the likes to be a little skeptical. Do not put all your faith in it. Good luck. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $3,900.00 |
lisa from washington, DC
February 16, 2007
| Pros | None. |
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| Cons | I had four treatments two years ago. They did absolutely nothing to reduce my acne. My skin got burned in a couple of sensitive areas, so for many months afterward I would get a "bubbling up" of my skin in those areas, like little water bubbles. |
| Bottom line | Totally worthless. I don't recommend this treatment at all. I highly doubt that it's actually working for anyone. There is a placebo effect even with acne treatments. This product was never tested by anyone but the manufacturer, to my knowledge. It was approved by the FDA based solely on the company's claims. Doctors of course want us to believe it works because the machine was very expensive and now they need to try to recoup their investment. But don't bother. Truly a total waste. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $1,000.00 |
me :) from NY
February 12, 2007
| Pros | I have gotten two sb so far, and notice i would say SOME results...i am hopeful though and not stressing out over it. I think the less i stress the more i will see results. It has worked a little to fill in scars. NOT painful at all...!! |
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| Cons | fairly expensive...better see results...takes time |
| Bottom line | Okay bottom line...scars take time. My scars are fresh and new so that plays a hUGE role in the turn out. I think i can see some improvement now. AGE, AND HOW OLD THE SCARS are do play a role keep in mind..and just remember dont give up!!! it takes time...its like fitness for skin...results are gradual... |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $200.00 |
Lynn from Virginia
February 10, 2007
| Pros | Quick? |
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| Cons | Expensive, slightly painful |
| Bottom line | I had my first treatment two weeks ago and have not seen any results. I instead have been breaking out even more. She concentrated on my chin since that is my "problem area" and that is where I am breaking out. And it is a pretty bad breakout too. But you "aren't suppose to see results until after your thrid treamtment" so I am keeping that in mind. I am hoping this is a treamtment where it "gets worse before it gets better." I will be sure to update after the second treamtent. I paid for three treatments and a chemical peel for $675. As far as pain goes, I applied the numbing cream ($50) an hour before, then a half hour before. This helped because it probably would be pretty painful without that. My doctor also used an icepack. The pain was no big deal if you have a tolerance for it. No changes where made in my skin - no extra redness, scarring, nothing. I look exactly the time, if not worse. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $725.00 |
Matt from Toronto
January 30, 2007
| Pros | Smoother Skin is all i notice right now, No downtime |
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| Cons | Expensive |
| Bottom line | Just had first treatment earlier in the morning, not really expecting anything but gonna post after every treatment (which is once a month) Even though, it was only the first..I noticed my small pitted scars (very small around cheeks) got 50% better and up, was surprised to see anything at all. I really look forward to the other 3 because from what everyone keeps saying, it only gets better |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $500.00 |
Tracy from New England
January 24, 2007
| Pros | Well its only been my first treatment. I just had it done at 3pm. So its been a few hrs. My face hurts and has hyperpigmentation. Really bad too. I really hope thats goes away. I am paying $250.00 for each session and thats w/microdermabrastion |
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| Cons | It does hurt. Brace yourself. Hold on to something. Make sure you get the numbing creme. Its $70.00 but it is so worth every penny. |
| Bottom line | Its only my first time, so I'm paranoide thats its not going to work. Make sure you have an experienced doctor doing this. I will write back. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $250.00 |
Rooftoppy from Los Angeles, CA
January 24, 2007
| Pros | Seems to reduce oil production |
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| Cons | LEFT ME WITH BROWN HALF MOON MARKS ALL OVER MY FACE! They are so dark that I cannot cover them up with make up. |
| Bottom line | Heed the warnings you see here. I read them and thought that I wouldn't be one of the few who get hyperpigmentation from the treatment. It has been a month since my treatment and my brown marks have gotten darker, despite my use of 55 sunblock, hydroquinone, and microdermabrasions. I cry every day over this and wish that I had been patient enough to do a test spot and then wait two weeks to see how much damage it would do. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $200.00 |
Anonymous from Virginia
December 31, 2006
| Pros | It has reduced the severity of my acne. I'm not on anything internal. The pain is minimal as long as your dermatologist uses ice packs on the area prior to treatment. |
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| Cons | I still break out. It is expensive. I have not noticed a difference in my scarring. |
| Bottom line | I paid about $1,200 for six Smoothbeam treatments and six chemical peels. I go in every two weeks and alternate between the two. I've had five of the six Smoothbeam treatments (only on my chin as that is where my problem is). As long as the ice packs are used it is not painful. I can't tell a difference in my scarring and although I still break out I am not getting the deep painful cysts like before. I feel something developing and then a few days later the pimple is gone. Before I would have cysts that would last for weeks. I would only try this if you can afford it. This has not been a miracle cure for me but has helped me some. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $1,200.00 |
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