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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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July 18, 2007

Pros:

there were no pros!

Cons:

at the time my acne was not bad, once i had the procedure it made it much worse and caused me to break out severely with cystic acne (which i haven't had since junior high) it caused alot of emotional stress and I ended up having to go on accutane..

it was the worst thing i could have possibly done for my face- thanks to my dermatologist making this recommendation i have had the worst 3 months of my life- with terrible breakouts- nothing positive from this procedure- please do your research before you sign up- a total waste of my money and has caused much damage!
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July 11, 2007

Pros:

None

Cons:

Much worse, more scars now a year later because your skin is more delicate

I had this procedure done about a year ago and was a big waste of my money. It was almost 4k and my face is so much worse than before. Everyone says I should sue but you cant because they have you sign forms that protect them. Now my skin looks worse and on top of that now I Always have dark circles under my eyes which I never had. If you have scars dont do this. it makes it worse and if you have active acne dont do this because it makes it worse! Also if you have active acne and get this done you will have new scars on top of old ones because your skin is so so fragile after this procedure. Waste if your looking for a acne cure and or acne scar cure!! Please dont.
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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 22, 2007

Cons:

sever redness, pealing

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
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April 17, 2007

Pros:

none

Cons:

does not work

do not use. it makes your skin worse. had more scars after the treatment. acne was much worse. dont waste your money or your time.
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April 1, 2007

Cons:

Seemingly no effect + very expensive.
Private clinic in London probably not the best place to have treatment: some of the staff are rude + unable to answer questions, too busy and emphasis is on 'Sales'.

Have only had one treatment with the private clinic in London, and haven't noticed any difference whatsoever. The treatment doens't appear to have damaged my skin, but neither has it improved it. The acne is supposed to get worse after the first treatment, but it looks exactly the same. From a treatment which is so expensive, I expected to see some results. If after my next treatment I see any developments, I will update this rating.
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March 26, 2007

Pros:

can't think of any

Cons:

ruined my skin

I had a treatment done at the Laser Treatment Clinic 1in London, 1 Harley. The people you speak to are not qualified and do not check your skin. They mention the only side effect are some red marks that stay for 15 minutes. One hour after the laser treatment, I had some massive red marks all over my face. After 2 hours it died down but was left with very deep red marks. After 4 days the red marks turned into purpura and started having small buttons with white heads. I was so scared, I went to a skin specialist who gave me some cream with antibiotics. This helped to heal and I was left after 2 weeks with some marks that turned pink. After 4 weeks I still had some light pink marks and 6 months later, we can still see where the laser went. It left some marks and I now have some holes in my beard. This treatment did nothing for me. I still have the same level of acne but I now have marks for ever. So please don't go to these private clinic. They just want your money and are not qualified
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February 17, 2007

Pros:

Seem to work for some

Cons:

Total let down for me

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.
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February 16, 2007

Pros:

None.

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.

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.
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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.
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