Smoothbeam Laser: Stories

Thank you for the suggestion. I've considered Accutane, as my Derm suggested it many times. It has unknown side effects and it doesn't work as well for hormonal acne, which is what I have. Also, you can lose your hair and I don't think it's worth the risk. If it was a 100% guaranteed to work, I may consider it, but it's not worth the risks and side effects.

Thank you for responding. Do you have updated pics, or know the settings that were used? Any acne benefit at all? I have a feeling the settings they used on you were wrong. You shouldn't get any blistering or peeling skin. I had an experimental procedure with Metvixia and red light that went awry (I'll send pics if you want), and I had non-stop cystic acne for 3 months post. Worse than ever before times 10. This was last August and I'm still pink, and still been zero benefit. Added bonus, I now get small, hard, keratin/sebum plugs that I never had before. Dr said this wouldn't happen, and it wouldn't get worse before it gets better. I disagreed, because my acne is more inflammatory as opposed to bacterial, but went against my gut and trusted him anyway. Total debacle. Never again. I only get acne on my chin--hormonal--so at least it wasn't my whole face. I've done everything short of Accutane. I'm so sick of this crap ruining my life I'm seriously considering it, though. I hope the repair works for you!

I had the same doctor she ruin my face as well. Since 2006 my face has been scarred. I tried to sue but couldn't find a lawyer to take the case. I am trying to fix my face as well.

If you have stripes after two years, then it is probably the MISSED areas that are showing up. Hyper and hypo disappear after about six months.