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Are the Smoothbeam Laser and the Aramis Laser the Same Thing? Do They Do the Same Thing?

Is the Smoothbeam Laser and the Aramis Laser the same thing? Which one has the least side effects and which is the most effective for reducing a very oily face?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Tylie in Minneapolis, MN
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Are Smoothbeam and Aramis the same type of Acne Laser?

Hi Tylie.  Although these machines are not exactly the same, you are correct that these machines are very similar to each other.  The Aramis laser has a wavelength of 1540 nm and the Smoothbeam is 1450 nm.  This is a measure of the type of light used in each machine and means that the light is quite similar.   The difference for us (and why we use the Aramis) is the cooling systems.  The Aramis cools with a glass chill window that contacts the skin and the... more
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Tylie: The Aramis Laser penetrated deeper into the skin than the Smoothbeam Laser

The Smoothbeam Laser emits 1450nm light and pentrates to about 300 microns into the skin (lest than 1/16th of an inch). The Aramis laser penetrates deeper into the skin with 1540nm light. The Aramis laser is more effective treating deeper acne lesions. Aramis laser hurts much less than the Smoothbeam laser. The Smootbeam Laser is used mainly in my office to tighten eyelid skin and the Aramis is used to treat deeper indivdual acne leasons. My Favorite laser for... more
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