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.
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March 26, 2007
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
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.
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.
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 4, 2007
Pros:
none
Cons:
gave me the worst time of my life and my once clear chin has got lots of scars and seem not to be healing properly
am on tertacyclins at the moment seem to be helping a lot, N lite nearly ruined me life so i am no thinging what to do with scars i have left from this treatment
NEVER take antibiotics together with N lite leave it go out or its gonna be much worse!
NEVER even touch the spots or u surely end up with scars the healing immediately after laser is somehow reduced
best luck and always thing twice before doing anything to your face
December 31, 2006
Pros:
Initally seemed to improve my skin
Cons:
Very expensive
Made my skin worse
Staff at The Private Clinic Harley Street very rude
Total waste of money. I had four sessions in all and it initally helped my skin but follow up sessions are needed at £200 at time. The nurses are so clueless on the results avalible from the treatment and just told me I needed to visit every 3-4 weeks until I got the results I wanted!! Like i'm made of money. In the end it upset my skin so much I am now 2 and a half months in on my first course of roaccutane.
Pros:
can't think of any