Smoothbeam in Edmonton, Alberta (AB)

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.