Isolaz

Isolaz™ acne laser treatment uses a special process that involves both suction and the use of medical broadband light. Unlike stand-alone light treatments which only address the problem of bacteria growth, the Isolaz physically removes impacted sebum and dead skin cells which cause a backup of excess oil. It is this oil/cell debris that acts as a food source for bacteria. The light kills any present bacteria (called p. acnes) to help quickly reduce inflammation and stop the acne lesions from enlarging.

Eliminating acne is your goal, and it is what we can achieve with Isolaz in San Diego and La Jolla. No matter what the cause of your acne is, this specialty treatment is designed to fix the underlying issue so that your skin can thrive. Here are some of the main benefits our patients see when they come to our clinic to get the Isolaz treatment:

• Clear pores and remove the food source for future bacteria
• Kill existing bacteria at the same time
• Reduce inflammation and redness

Before your scheduled appointment, we ask you to do two things: don’t pick at existing acne, and come to the office without makeup (or expect us to remove any makeup you may be wearing). Bring a list of any medications you may be taking internally or applying to your skin.

The Isolaz device combines a gentle vacuum with broadband light therapy. Your provider will use the handheld device to suction out any blackheads and unclog pores, while the light emitted kills the bacteria that lead to the acne breakouts. The result is skin that is smoother and clearer after the very first treatment. You will see continued improvement with a series of treatment sessions. 

The treatment time is quite short and is completed in about 20 minutes. It can be scheduled during your lunch break, or in between meetings. You can go about your day as normal once the treatment is complete. 

Once an Isolaz™ treatment is complete, your provider will provide you with specific skin care regimens to help you keep your acne under control. Acne is not “cured” but can be controlled with proper product use, certain product avoidance, and dedicated compliance with medical recommendations.

Most patients see an immediate improvement within 24-48 hours of their first Isolaz™ treatment. Initially, you may see “new” acne pimples surface as the suction mechanism pulls debris closer to the surface. Multiple treatments progress your skin to a dramatically clearer condition. Treatments are usually provided weekly for 4 to 6 weeks.

Isolaz™ treatments may leave your skin slightly red for several hours after treatment, but this is not always the case. For some patients, a brief increase in acne presence may be displayed after the first session. These new acne lesions – which typically would be “underground” and feeding on oils and bacteria – will resolve more quickly.

88% of patients who tried Isolaz™ during clinical studies displayed a reduction of acne and had fewer blackheads and pimples. The effects of Isolaz can last up to a year after a completed series. The FDA has specifically approved Isolaz for comedonal and pustular acne so you can feel secure that the treatment is safe.

Isolaz is not pain free. Depending on your sensitivity levels, how much existing inflammation you have, and the number of acne lesions, you can expect some varying degrees of light discomfort. However, all of our patients have found the treatment to be very tolerable.