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Phototherapy
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Laser therapy works by harming skin oil glands. That can lead to some improvement in acne, and perhaps even long-term relief of some acne symptoms. However, evolution gave us skin oil glands for a reason and what happens long term when you permanently disable them is still unknown. Proceed with caution.
Phototherapy
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this procedure done. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
Used Lasers? Rate It:
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August 2, 2007
Cons:
Expensive Dosnt Work
dont bother trying it had two sessions a month apart and only made my skin worse now elevn weeks later its only gettin back to the way it was before the treatment please dont waste your money
July 14, 2007
Pros:
reduced the look of some scars
Cons:
MADE MY ACNE WORSE BIG TIME!
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.
July 5, 2007
Pros:
Smoothed My Skin.. Got Rid Of Scars.. Reduced Break-Outs!
Cons:
Really Expensive.. =[
Well I'm 16. I've Suffered From Acne Since I Was About 10.. We At That Time Thought It Was Just A Phase And It Would Fade, 6 Years On It Was Just As Bad. Went Through Almost Every Bit Of Medication On The Market & That The Doctor Could Give Me. I Had REALLY Low Self-Estime =[
We Were Reading The Newspaper On Wednesday When Me And Mum Where Waiting In The Doctors Waiting Room. There Was An Add For The Laser Clinic! Instantly, We Thought This Was Something Different & That The Results They Showed Were Amazing!
Now 2 Treatments And About 6 Months On, My Skin Is Greatly Improved And Getting better Everyday.
Its Costly, But Can You Really Put A Price On Confidence?!!
June 27, 2007
Pros:
None Really
Cons:
Expensive,Not Sure it works, gives false hope
i had pretty bad acne on my chin i have had two sessions and its bin about 6 weeks since my first i am still getting breakouts and my skin is no clearer than i can see. but maybe it will get better with time
May 28, 2007
Pros:
smooth looking
Cons:
severe redness itchiness
i had upper blephroplasy done as well as laser resurfacing under my lower eyes. i was so excited, but i am absolutely panicing now. its been a little over 2 weeks, and it is unbelievably red, and with all the negative things i seem to keep reading, it feels like it will never go away! has anyone out there had a good experience? and should i still be putting vasoline on it at day-17? and most importantly, does the redness ever go away? feeling so regretful!!!
April 4, 2007
Pros:
Good results
I've researched N-Lite on the Internet for a while and discovered many positive articles and rewiews about it. I've finally taking the treatment and I'm really happy with the results and I really mean it. I've read many postings in other forums as well and the positive responses are 85/90% in favour of N-Lite. I've also researched many Private Clinics and found some of them have been established for over 20 years. Surely if they were a waste of time as someone pointed out why are they still in business?
March 16, 2007
Cons:
None
Hi - I would like to say something very positive about N-Lite. I had bad acne and sometimes did not go to work for days because I couldn't face going in. I had N-Lite about 3 months ago at The Private Clinic - Harley Street and now I can't believe how much better it is. My face texture is really smooth where before I had big bumps under the skin. It has changed my life completely and would recommend it very highly for as long as you don't expect miracles after one treatment as it takes a few treatments to see the best results. Good luck to anyone.
March 7, 2007
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
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.
January 25, 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
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.
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.
April 29, 2009
Pros:
More even skin tone - on the the less sensitive areas.
Cons:
My chin area developed a terrible acne breakout, infection or rosacea or whatever... still waiting for a proper diagnosis. It's been six months now I a face a constant daily battle to keep my skin under control. I fear I have completely ruined it.
Don't use lasers until you have completely researched the market. If you are not sure, only use the lighter lasers for a less aggressive treatment, or dont do it at all. I used to get much better results from glycolic acid facials, I really wish I'd stuck to them now.
Pros:
None