Laser acne treatment uses light energy to eliminate acne and improve the surface of the skin.

Smoothbeam is one such laser treatment. Smoothbeam is noninvasive and does not burn, cut, or remove the skin surface. Instead, Smoothbeam stimulates the body’s natural collagen-building process. The Smoothbeam actually alters the function of the oil-producing sebaceous glands, thereby reducing active acne. This effect reduces the occurrence of future acne scarring. Smoothbeam is frequently used in combination with Vbeam laser treatments to remove redness from acne scars as well.

The Smoothbeam laser employs a revolutionary, patented process during which the skin is deep-cooled with a Dynamic Cooling Device. This device first deep-cools the area of skin to be treated with a short blast of cryogen spray. This cold blast protects the epidermis from the subsequent heat of the laser. Cooling is instantly followed by the laser beam which targets the upper dermis. This combined cooling/heating process protects the outer layer of skin while allowing the heat to reprogram the collagen-building process within the deeper layers of the skin. A byproduct of this process is that the laser heats the sebaceous glands and causes a change in their function.

During clinical trials, 98% of patients sighted clearing of back acne lesions after 4 treatments and did not show signs of reoccurrence for six months after the first treatment. Results may vary. Several treatments may be required, depending on anatomical location and the extent of desired results.

Smoothbeam is a true laser acne treatment. Acne can also be reduced with acne photodynamic treatment. Photodynamic Acne Treatment (PDT) is a process by which a photosensitizing agent called Levulan® is applied to your skin. A photosensitizing agent is a special solution applied to the skin that is activated by a specific wavelength of light, which turns it on. Following this treatment, skin feels smoother with fewer pimples.