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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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March 6, 2007

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I love this laser!!! I udnerstand it does not work for some people, but I am about a week and a half out from my first treatment and my acne has dramatically diminshed just during that time period.....as my sebaceous glands were apparantley very wel

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Very Expensive(I am paying $850 w/numbing agents for 4 rounds), buut really not that painful at all, more annoying, with the numbing cream.

This is a fantastic system that worked really well for me in the first treatment alone. I am so exicted about the next ttreatment. i experienced 0 discoloration, pain or discomfort, just some reddening for about 2 hours afer the procedure. it was easy, fast, and effective!!!
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January 14, 2007

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Had three treatments a year and a half a go and the results were unbelievably fantastic

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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!!!!!
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December 30, 2006

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Well.. I recently had my first of three N-lite treatments at the Skin Health Spa - I thought the Private Clinic people were rude, bossy and unhelpful over the phone so I didn't go with them. I paid £150 for the 1st time, but a course of three would have cost £400 if I'd paid in one go. So far I have noticed a slight improvement in my skin tone, and my stubborn spots under the surface have risen so they can heal. Great! I wish I'd started N-lite before I destroyed my skin with BP. I'm going to have botox injections to get rid of the damn wrinkles that BP has given me. I'd rather have spots than wrinkles!!! I'm confident that N-lite will work for me.
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November 19, 2006

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i tried it and im brown skinned and it s bloody wicked

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few white spots that go

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