SmoothBeam

Smoothbeam Laser Service - Dermal Remodeling & Acne Treatments

Dermal Remodeling 

Revitalize your skin's youthful appearance. Smooth away periorbital wrinkles and acne scars with the Smoothbeam laser with no downtime and minimal pain. Smoothbeam laser treatment is a new, noninvasive way to treat your skin.The laser employs a revolutionary, patented LASR™ (laser assisted skin renewal) process which with DCD™ (Dynamic Cooling Device), targets and heats collagen in the upper dermis while protecting the epidermis. stimulating new collagen formation.

Smoothbeam helps to renew skin by stimulating the generation of new collagen formation of the skin.
You are a good candidate for Smoothbeam treatment if:

You are interested in improving the appearance of your skin
You want to start a "Fitness" program for your skin
You are seeking to postpone more aggressive treatment, such as surgery

Smoothbeam's Laser Assisted Skin Renewal is an “inside out” approach to healthier looking skin. The patented LASR process represents advanced technology for remodeling the body’s natural collagen using no dangerous chemicals, needles, anesthesia, and requires no aftercare or down time - just healthier, better looking skin. 

Before now, collagen obtained from cows was used to plump up wrinkles, lip lines, crows’ feet, smile lines and acne scars. While this procedure provides excellent results, the body detects cow collagen as a foreign substance and eliminates it slowly within 3 to 6 months requiring you to repeat the process again and again. The expense involved in a lifetime of repeated treatments can be substantial. 

Smoothbeam's Laser Assisted Skin Renewal features a unique wavelength of laser light that selectively heats the upper layer of skin, causing a mild thermal injury. The body’s natural healing response begins to initiate its own collagen which remodels in the treated area. The entire procedure is performed quickly, safely, and has no patient down time because the treatment is non-invasive. You can now go about your daily activities without anyone knowing you had a skin renewal treatment

Smoothbeam Treatment Renews Skin While Protecting It . . . An integral part of the LASR process incorporates the use of a (DCD) Dynamic Cooling Device. DCD protects the skin by automating the delivery of a cool, cryogen spray to protect the treated area of skin. As it cools, it protects the skin making our Smoothbeam treatment comfortable.  View the LASR process HERE.

A typical treatment will take between 10 and 30 minutes. Depending on the degree of aggressiveness together we decide on, your treatment can be a "lunchtime" procedure, in which you can go right back to work, or more aggressive treatment, in which there will be a brief recuperative period. Consult with us about your treatment schedule and interval between subsequent treatments.

During the treatment, we will all wear safety glasses to protect our eyes during the procedure. We will use a small hand piece with a probe that touches your skin to deliver the laser light. You will feel the light spray of coolant onto your skin just before each laser pulse. Because the laser's Dynamic Cooling Device is so effective, many patients report the procedure as "mild," with little more than a slight snapping or tingling sensation.  Although results vary, you should discuss your expectations with us.

Several treatments may be required, depending on anatomical location and the extent of desired results.  Avoid sun exposure for 4-6 weeks before treatment, and again after treatment until your physician allows it. Care should be taken in the first few days following treatments to avoid scrubbing or rinsing the treated area with abrasive skin cleansers.

Before and After photos of acne scars CLICK HERE

Periorbital Wrinkles before and after photos

In general, most procedures have a low risk of side effects. More aggressive treatments might induce some temporary discoloration or reddening of the skin. Some patients might experience pigment changes in skin color. If this occurs, the skin will typically return to normal pigmentation over time. Most insurance companies do not offer reimbursement for cosmetic procedures; however, you should consult your insurance provider for specific information.

Smoothbeam for Acne
Clear skin is right around the corner. Treat acne with Smoothbeam - the only laser clinically proven to target acne at the root cause. Acne is an inflammatory skin condition affecting the sebaceous follicles - follicles containing oil-producing sebaceous glands. Each follicle contains a small, vellus hair and a sebaceous gland. Acne is most common on the face, neck, shoulders, upper back, and chest where there is a high concentration of sebaceous follicles. Symptoms of acne include blackheads, whiteheads, red spots, nodules, and cysts. Acne affects 80% of the human population with almost no person passing through adolescence without experiencing some form of a blemish or pimple.

  What causes Acne?

Acne is clearly linked to natural hormonal increases, especially during puberty. These hormonal increases are believed to cause an increase in the size and sebum output of the sebaceous glands in the follicles. As the skin sheds dead cells, a process called keratinization occurs, blocking the opening of the follicle. As oil production increases, the pore becomes plugged. Bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes - P.acnes) thrive on the sebum in the plugged follicle and multiply. This condition makes itself manifest in the formation of a small pimple. If the pore stays open, it leads to the formation of a blackhead. If the pore closes, a whitehead forms. As the p.acnes multiply, the follicle can rupture, leading to severe inflammation and the formation of deep cysts.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Smoothbeam for Acne

Q: What kind of acne does the Smoothbeam treat?
Both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne lesions have been successfully treated on areas of the back. Acne on the back is reported to be resistant to many existing therapies. Further research is currently being gathered on facial acne and will be available in coming months.

Q: How does Smoothbeam Acne Treatment compare to existing treatments?
There are no unusual side-effects or adverse reaction to Smoothbeam treatment for acne. Drug therapy for the treatment of acne has a well-publicized side-effect profile. Accutane, for instance, is known to cause birth defects if one becomes pregnant while using the drug. It has also been linked to severe emotional depression. Finally, other treatments for acne cause severe drying and irritation of the skin for many patients.