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Laser therapy is thought to work by inhibiting the activity of skin oil (sebaceous) glands, killing acne bacteria, and reducing inflammation.

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Laser therapy is thought to work by inhibiting the activity of skin oil (sebaceous) glands, killing acne bacteria, and reducing inflammation.

It is usually performed about 5 times in 2 to 4-week intervals.

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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!!!
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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October 19, 2008

Pros:

you may need more treatments than they recommend!! i had about 7, i have cystic acne that leaves scars, tried everything, if you can afford it hang in there because i was cystic acne free for over a yr, but was told i may need touch up treatment

Cons:

expensive;

worked with more than recommended treatments
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August 9, 2008

Pros:

O

Cons:

MY FACE BURNED FOR 3 OR 4 HOURS AFTER LASER. RED HICKY LOOKING MARKS ON MY SKIN. WAY MORE PIMPLES FORMED WITHIN 2 DAYS!

i HOPE THESE MARKS FADE AWAY BECAUSE EVEN COVER UP WILL NOT HIDE THEM AND THEY SEEM TO BE GATTING DARKER. PLEASE DO ALOT OF RESEARCH BEFORE DOING THIS. I WISH I COULD HAVE MY SKIN BACK BEFORE DOING THIS :(
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July 19, 2008

Pros:

After my first treatment, I was eh about it. Then I started paying attention to the most oily spot of my face which is my forehead and SB reduced it a lot! My scarring is fading a little bit too. I have not broken out yet and I am do for my period

Cons:

I would have to say is I wish it was guaranteed no acne ever again...I was guaranteed 75 to 95% results...I would say I have 50% better results

If you have real bad acne I would recommend you try it out and it may be the solution for you. It looks like its going to be my solution for the rest of my life
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July 8, 2008

Pros:

improved fine lines on face temporarily, thats as positive as it gets!

Cons:

did nothing to improve acne, incredibly expensive

Absolute waste of money. Please, please do not get sucked in by the advertising- its a lot of money for a treatment which genuinely seems ( read forums like this and you will immediately see a greater amount of negative response) to have little effect on acne. At least with accutane, which is by no means an ideal or risk free solution, it is more frequently effective.
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