Non-ablative Non-fractional Lasers
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Non-ablative Non-fractional Lasers
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Non-ablative Non-fractional Lasers
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Non-ablative Non-fractional Lasers
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Have a dermatologist or plastic surgeon? Make an appointment to get this procedure done. Don't have a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find a dermatologist or the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to find a plastic surgeon.
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June 25, 2007

Pros:

The private clinic have nice offices

Cons:

Not worth the risk of permanant damage.

Had a first free consultation at the Private Clinic for laser treatment for some mild scars on my face, Was told I now have to have another consultation with the laser expert and pay £100. I was told that I should expect 70-80% improvements. After reading the comments im going to give it a miss. Its not worth taking the risk of making your face worse by using a laser to burn your scars away. The nurse told me that the redness goes away in three days, but reading all the comments this seems to be a contradiction. I am 29 and I think I will wait until the technology is more proven and has a higher credible result, in the mean time I have learned an important lesson. Don't spend £1000s to make yourself feel better, be healthy and happy as there are people in the world who are less fortunate than us.
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February 3, 2007

Pros:

None that I can see

Cons:

Made my skin break out more, my skin feel rougher, my pores more visible & my acne scars more depressed

Not worth it. I spent $1,200 for 2 treatments only to have my skin look & feel worse. The Retin-A Micro (w/ prescription) is much cheaper & works better
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December 15, 2006
Product used: Smoothbeam (Laser Acne Treatment)

Pros:

after 1 treatment my skin texture was improved but i have only had 1 treatment so far

Cons:

it costs a lot $300 for smooth beam and v beam for redness of scars. my strees level went up because I am using all of the money i have in savings and all i am doing is stressing about if i am wasting my money.

i will post after my 2nd treatment in january!
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