Smoothbeam Laser

The Smoothbeam laser is a no down time alternative to skin resurfacing. The Smoothbeam laser is used to treat applications such as fine wrinkles, stretch marks and acne scars. The laser emits an intense beam of light that can be used in a non-ablative mode. The non-ablative mode includes treatment of the underlying levels of the skin (the dermal layer) without directly affecting the top layer of the skin (the epidermis).

Non-ablation is performed to produce a "skin renewal" effect by applying laser energy to the dermal layer of tissue. A local anesthetic or topical cream may be applied, but is often unnecessary, to reduce any discomfort experienced during the treatment since there is a cooling spray applied during the treatment. The spray protects and cools the epidermis. There may be some degree of local discomfort immediately after the laser pulse and for a few hours following the treatment.

The treated area may be red for 1-2 days and needs to be protected from sun during healing. A sun block of 30SPF of higher should be applied daily to the treated area to prevent the chance of increased pigmentation. We recommend a series of 3-4 treatments of 2-4 week intervals in order to obtain the desired result.