Non-ablative Non-fractional Lasers
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Non-ablative Non-fractional Lasers
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Non-ablative Non-fractional Lasers
Side Effects
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Non-ablative Non-fractional Lasers
How to Get It
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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September 14, 2007

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

Brought me out quickly in boils all over my cheeks where i had never had spots before i took it 7 months and no improvment it just got worse. doc put me on erothramycin to try calm it down as well as roaccutane but it didnt make a differnce.

i became depressed and forgetful due to it messing with chemicals in your brain. it thinned my skin so all the boils scars. doc told me after scars were helped form because of thinning procces. my friend who took it got liver problems. Dont do it it destroyed my skin and my confidence
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November 19, 2006

Pros:

Skin looks awsome immediately afterwards. Even, pink tone, and it feels firm and soft. I have never seen my skin look that good, but its only for an hour afterwards.

Cons:

caused a break out.

Just had lazer rejuovenation yesturday. I am a little dissapointed, but its only been 24 hours. Apparently the laser works by "damaging" the outer layer of skin, which in turn causes the skin to repair it by forming a new, younger layer to emerge as the damaged outer layer sloths off. I expect to see the full results within two weeks. The procedure cost 300$ and included the entire face. Its my understanding that most people require 3-6 treatments. I will see how the wallet is feeling before i decide to get a second treatment.
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July 11, 2007
Product used: N-Lite Laser Acne Treatment

Pros:

Very effective and more permanent solution than other things I've tried. Much better than antibiotics. Has improved my skin generally not just the spots.

Cons:

I have had occasional burns and blisters, but these have healed well. I got really bad breakouts following the first few treatments.

I've had quite a few n-lite treatments now. At first I wasn't convinced as it didn't seem to be working. In fact my skin seemed to be getting worse. But I'm very pleased with the results now. After 6 treatments during the last year my skin is really clear. I haven't had a breakout for more than 6 months. People have commented that my skin looks better generally really. I did some research on the web and chose the The Private Clinic in Manchester. I thought the website looked very professional and the information was excellent. Also the consultation was very good. I will definitely keep having top up treatments if it's going to keep my skin looking like this. I just feel so much more confident now, it was worth all the expense.
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May 11, 2007
Product used: Smoothbeam (Laser Acne Treatment)

Pros:

First time had it today. Numbing cream is working but i could tolerate it in some sensetives areas. Skin was red and swalen for about 2-3 hours, now it is fine and smooth.

Cons:

kind of expensive.most of my issue was that my doctor was cute - funny part. i even didn't concentrate on the pain so much, just wanted to dissapear.

I tried everithing, acsept accutane, but will never go for that one.I had CO2 laser done like 8 years ago, helped with scars, but every stress would make me brake out again. Finally i got it under controll with Differin gel(evening) and clindagel morning for the last two years, all this treatments made my eyes so dry, that it made me wrinkle. Nobody in my family have that kind of wrinkles even though they are older. So now i guess i have to do something about it too.. I purchased HI-Frequency current, it smothes my skin, and helped somehow before my my smoothbeam.and stoped using toothpaste with tartar protection, my doc said it can make me brake out around mouth, using toothpaste with baking soda now, kind of helping. I never new about that. Maybe some of you can use it. The question is for thouse of you that did the smoothbeam- Did you stoped using your regular medicine after the treatment? If yes how long after the treatment or treatments. Do you feel confident without medicine?
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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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January 31, 2007
Product used: Smoothbeam (Laser Acne Treatment)

Pros:

Smoother Skin is all i notice right now, No downtime

Cons:

Expensive

Just had first treatment earlier in the morning, not really expecting anything but gonna post after every treatment (which is once a month) Even though, it was only the first..I noticed my small pitted scars (very small around cheeks) got 50% better and up, was surprised to see anything at all. I really look forward to the other 3 because from what everyone keeps saying, it only gets better
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January 11, 2007

Pros:

In the long term, it has worked very effectively. I haven't had a breakout for over a year since completing the course of treatment and my scars have completely faded.

Cons:

For the first couple of treatments it was horrendous. I got loads of spots, worse than before and I was worried it wasn't working but I stuck with it and the improvement is just amazing.

Yes, it makes your skin worse to begin with. Yes, it's not cheap. BUT a little patience and I have been rewarded with the clearest skin I've ever had and my confidence has grown massively. Personally, I can't put a price on that. I think it was worth every penny. I'm also rather impressed that the benefits seem to be lasting. It's been over a year now and my skin's still good. The Private Clinic (in Manchester) told me I may have to come back for a top up treatment but so far so good. They were also prepared to give me some extra free sessions if my six sessions weren't going to be enough (I had terrible spots around 3rd session). But my skin seemed to clear very suddenly and then stay that way.
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January 3, 2007

Pros:

It was worth the money and I do not regret for one moment having the treatment done.

I had 5 N-Lite treatments at the Private Clinic and I'm very happy with the results. My skin has improved so much and the scars that had plagued me for so long almost disappeared. Everybody has noticed the difference and now I feel much more confident. I would also like to compliment the staff and nurses on their care and professionalism, everyone was so kind and helpful.
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September 15, 2009

Pros:

It removed red scarring very much, less breakouts in general but it activated acne in sides where i didn't have acne before !

Cons:

cost a lot very expensive.. Not long-lasting solution

I had 4 treatments, somehow huge areas of hyperpigmentation were healed. This is not a permenant solution so I recommend to use roaccutane and then use laser treatment for scarring, because this will be just wasting of money and time.
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