Smoothbeam is a non-ablative laser acne treatment that
targets the acne-causing sebaceous oil glands in your skin and also boosts new
collagen growth for smoother skin texture. Smoothbeam heats the upper skin
layers without damaging the tissue and also cools the surface of your skin with
a special spray, so it’s a comfortable procedure with minimal to no downtime. Smoothbeam
is an older device that is no longer manufactured, so it’s not as popular as
newer devices.
How Smoothbeam treatment is performed
Smoothbeam is performed in-office using topical anesthetic
and takes about one hour.
Your dermatologist will numb your skin with topical
anesthetic and then pass the laser hand piece over your skin. The laser will
pulse on and off and also spray a cooling substance on the surface of your skin
to increase comfort. The laser heats the upper layers of your skin to shrink
the oil-producing sebaceous glands and also boost new collagen growth. The
collagen growth helps smooth your skin and reduce the appearance of acne scars
and fine wrinkles.
Recovery and results
After treatment you may have some skin redness
and mild swelling that can last up to a week. Most people are able to return to
their normal routine immediately after Smoothbeam treatment. For best results,
two to five treatments spaced three to four weeks apart are usually
recommended. You can expect results after completing the treatment regimen that
your dermatologist recommends. Read More