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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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April 22, 2007
had c0 2lazer treatment done 3 months ago. went to doctor 2 wees ago called redness pigmention. Gave bleaching cream. went back to doctor today for sever redness and pealing. doctor advised me now more bleaching cream. gave me two creams to put on it clidimyein and cloderm. see again in two. noly put raiting bacause it is nessary for completion. Angela form bakersfield and a doctor from beverly hills
March 29, 2007
Pros:
A revolutionary treatment
Cons:
A little redness that disappears very quickly
I'm a salesman from Brighton. I have been researching a treatment for my bad acne and I've found N-Lite. I also found The Private Clinic, but I didn't go ahead with their treatment as they don't have a clinic in Brighton and I had the treatment done with a local clinic. However their website convinced me I should try N-lite. They have an interview from This Morning ' the ITV programme - which is conducted by a well known Doctor, and many articles about N-Lite from newspapers like the Daily Mail, the Sunday Times The Telegraph. Metro etc. Clearly N-Lite is a revolutionary treatment and it solved all my problems. I suggest everyone research a bit more about N-Lite (as there is so much information available) before drawing conclusions that don't make any sense and discredit reputable Clinics and well trained and qualified Doctors.
January 30, 2007
Pros:
Great results
Cons:
No problem
I had N-Lite laser treatment for Acne at The Private Clinic in London. My acne is not longer there and the results are quite incredible. My advise is to listen the recommendation of the Clinic staff and be realistic as things improve after you get worse. A special thank you to the nurse who was very attentive and very professional.
January 27, 2007
Pros:
YET TO SEE ANY. I was treated with the Nlite 10 days ago. It was 1st treatment and it has made my skin worse. Yet to see any inprovement
Cons:
Makes skin worse initially. If you are very concerned about an initial flare up this treatment may not be for you.
I have tried the majority of topical treatments, antibiotics and nlite.Personally i think minocycline antibiotics have the best effect. In combination with benzoyl peroxide antibiotics work great. They take about 4-6 weeks to take effect but i think they are better than nlite. You just have to take them correctly, when your skin clears come of them gradually or else spots will come back. All this means - ANTIBIOTICS INSTEAD OF NLITE.
January 19, 2007
I am 16 and i have sufferd from acne for 3 years. in these 3 years i lost my whole confidence and then in december 06 i decided to have a laser treatment. when i wnet there they told me that i need 3 treatments which will cost £500. since then i had 2 teatments and 1 still to come(end of jan). somehow it mad it worse and it didnt help me but i didnt lost my hope and i am stll hoping that after the third tretment my face will get better.
It's just a gamble!!
January 14, 2007
Pros:
Had three treatments a year and a half a go and the results were unbelievably fantastic
Cons:
Initial first break out after 1st treatment, plus dont suggest doing in lunch break as im pale skinned and was left red and slightly bruised for about half a day
I had the three treatments about a year and a half ago and the results were fantastic.I went to the clinic in Manchester the Private Clinic, after the treatment s i noticed such a fantastic difference in my skin, so much so that people constantly mentioned the clearness.I am considering having one or two top up treatments just to maintain the effects
The cost may seem expensive but think how much you spend trying product after product at around £5 a time...that mounts up...try N Lite!!!!!
January 1, 2007
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.
Cons:
I still break out. It is expensive. I have not noticed a difference in my scarring.
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.
November 26, 2006
I'm a doctor and I've used N-Lite laser for the past 18 months. I tell all my patients that it is impossible to determine the number of monthly treatments required because of the amount of the infection and the type of skin varies so much. Over the last 18 months I've achieved remarkable results and N-Lite is a great alternative to using drugs such as Roaccutane which had dreadful side effects. I can highly recommend this treatment which I emphasize can get worse before it gets better.
July 28, 2008
Pros:
none so far
Cons:
made acne worse
I have had three treatments, am suppose to have two more but am afraid my acne will get even worse. Would never do it over if I had the choice. Don't try accutane, I had two accutane treatments and the side affects are horrible and not worth it. It made my gums recede big time.
October 26, 2007
I had my first Nlite treatment today and am slightly alarmed. I was advised that the treatment would take 15 mins, but I was actually only on the table for 3 mins, at most! That seems like a very short period of time for a payment of £200! I questioned this and was told that the 15 mins they inform people about, actually inclues the chat they have with your prior to laying you down and putting the goggles on. Has anybody else, has good results, for such a short duration of time?! My next session is in 2 weeks time and I have to say that I am very dubious now! I will let you know how I get on.
Cons:
sever redness, pealing