Smoothbeam Laser
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Created 3 months ago
GirlfromNYC
28 posts
“Smoothbeam Left Marks on my Skin - Astoria, NY”
GirlfromNYC
28 posts
Not Worth It
Spent: $1,200 in Astoria, NY
I am Asian and have sensitive skin. The technician burned me and now my skin is left with dark circle marks. I hate it.
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Updated 28 months ago
OleMissGal
2 posts
“Very Satisfied with Smoothbeam for Oily Skin / Acne”
OleMissGal
2 posts
Worth It
Spent: $500 in Houston, TX
I had my first Smoothbeam laser treatment a week ago, and already oil production is way down. I didn't have terrible acne, just little bumps here and there. And since I'm going the Fraxel route in the future, I'd like to take care of the lingering acne issues than have it mess with the Fraxel...
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Updated 29 months ago
Ivana2010
7 posts
“Non Ablative Laser Ruined my Skin!”
Ivana2010
7 posts
Not Worth It
Spent: $450 in New York, USA
In an effort to improve my excessively oily skin and a few mild indented scars I opted for Smoothbeam (non ablative) laser treatments. I'm very pale skinned (Northern European Caucasian) and told the dermatologist during the consultation that I tend to scar VERY easily (both hypo as well as...
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Updated 34 months ago
ang1579
3 posts
“Smoothbeam Kind of Works”
ang1579
3 posts
Worth It
Spent: $150 in Greeley, Colorado
(female,30 years old) I had 1 smooth beam treatment (also a micro dermabration right before) last year. I didn't think it did anything at first..but after a couple of months I noticed I wasn't getting any big, painful zits..especially during the monthly break out.still small ones though..so...
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Updated 34 months ago
cynabun928
1 post
“Smoothbeam Worked for Me!!!!”
cynabun928
1 post
Worth It
Spent: $430 in Burbank, CA
I've had 2 treatments already and I saw a difference after the 1st treatment. My coworkers tell me they see a great improvement. My oil production had reduced, and I can actually say that my BIG cystic acne (hormonal) are somewhat controlled. Usually I'll get like maybe 3-5 big ones, after the...
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Updated 35 months ago
M.M
7 posts
“Smoothbeam Did Absolutely Nothing”
M.M
7 posts
Not Worth It
Spent: $2,000 in Houston, Texas
I had done it over a year ago, did one session/month for 4 consecutive months ($500/session, price excludes the numbing cream). I still have acne, still have scars. While I was getting the treatments, I was using topical creams like Duac (which does help a little) and Doxycycline. I also cut...
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Updated 43 months ago
faceruin
2 posts
“Hated the Results and the Experience ”
faceruin
2 posts
Not Worth It
Spent: $425 in Boston, MA
My experience was a disaster. I traded in major blood vessels for hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation. In other words stripes on both cheeks. I am so depressed I could die. I wish I never had the procedure done. It was the first time I went to {doctor's name appears above for registered...
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Updated 43 months ago
FlipGrl
2 posts
“Waste of Money; Scarred Me, Results Were Horrid”
FlipGrl
2 posts
Not Worth It
Spent: $600 in Salt Lake City
I have moderate acne scars on both of my cheeks. I've been trying to soften the appearance since 2001. I've also spent thousands of dollars doing non-ablative treatments. Anyways, back in 2003, the rave about Smoothbeam seemed promising. A lot of people gave positive feedback on the laser, so I...
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Smoothbeam laser: was it worth it?
Smoothbeam Laser Information
Smoothbeam is form of laser skin resurfacing used by dermatologists to treat common skin conditions like acne, and to rejuvenate damaged skin.
- Smoothbeam is most often deployed to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles and facial lines as well as shallow acne scars. Deeper scars and craters are often unaffected by the treatment.
- Smoothbeam laser is a pulsed-dye laser which is minimally invasive (non-ablative laser).
- Since Smoothbeam laser does not remove a layer of your skin there is often minimal swelling, redness and downtime.
- Pain during the laser treatment session is often described as tiny paper cuts, but the sting is greater on active acne regions. Pre-treatment with numbing creams can reduce pain of a procedure.
- Bruising of the treated area will often be apparent after treatment. These bruises should subside within 7-10 days. Other side-effects associated with laser therapy may include—but may not be limited to—burns or other injuries from the heat, scarring and skin discoloring. Reactivation of a herpes simplex cold sore may occur and your doctor can give you a medication to prevent an outbreak.
