Duration
15-25 minutes
Recommended sessions
3-5 sessions at 3-4 week intervals recommended
Downtime
Temporary redness for a few hours to a day
Dr. Kim Tae-hoon, Medical Director · Reviewed by our medical director
Board-certified dermatologist · review date to be posted
Severe nodular acne may still require concurrent medication.
01Overview
Smoothbeam An acne laser that goes straight to the sebaceous glands
Smoothbeam is a 1450nm diode laser that selectively treats the sebaceous glands in acne-prone skin.
Duration
15-25 minutes
Recommended sessions
3-5 sessions at 3-4 week intervals recommended
Downtime
Temporary redness for a few hours to a day
How long it lasts
Builds over a course of sessions (individual results vary)
03Device & Technology
Smoothbeam Device
Candela (USA) · FDA cleared · MFDS (Korean FDA) approved
05Before / After
Before & After
Smoothbeam acne progress over sessions
Clinical photos. Results vary with skin condition, age and treatment plan. Before-and-after photos are published with the patient's written consent, taken under identical conditions (lighting, angle) and never retouched. Results vary by individual.
07FAQ
Frequently asked questions
QCan acne improve without medication?+
A laser that targets the sebaceous glands can be an alternative for those wary of medication. That said, depending on severity, combining medication is sometimes the better path — diagnosis comes first.
QHow many sessions do I need?+
A typical course is 3-5 sessions at 3-4 week intervals.
QDoes it help with acne marks?+
Smoothbeam mainly targets active acne and sebum control. For red marks we use Vbeam, and for depressed scars the scar combination program.
Fees
Pricing depends on extent and number of sessions, and is confirmed after consultation.
See the fee schedule →Reviewed byDr. Kim Tae-hoon, Medical Director · Board-certified dermatologist · review date to be posted
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