Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. It is characterized by blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and sometimes cysts. It is caused primarily by skin cells sticking together and clogging hair follicles. Hormones, bacteria, genetics and inflammation also play a large part in its formation. Acne is not caused by dirt or not washing your face, however it is best to wash daily with a mild soap or cleanser. Acne is generally formed on the face but can be on the back neck and chest as well.
Acne typically starts at puberty but may begin in 20 - 35 year old females who never had teenage acne.
Treatment
Control of acne is an on-going process. Usually requiring several medicines, either a topical or oral medicine, possibly a combination can be prescribed.
Laser treatments are available to treat acne as well. The Smoothbeam laser is FDA approved for acne, as well as the Isolaz broadband light.
ISOLAZ
Isolaz is a breakthrough painless acne laser treatment to help you have a radiant, clear complexion.
Acne, blackheads, whiteheads, and excess oils can be improved with this latest aesthetic treatment. Isolaz utilizes a combination of vacuum-tip and painless broadband light to help destroy acne-causing bacteria and to help clear existing acne while helping to present future breakouts.
Q. What are the risks associated with Isolaz?
As there is no break in the skin barrier, minimal side-effects occur. Occasionally, there can be some reddened suction marks from the vacuum but these would be transient.
Q. What can I expect after treatment?
There is no post treatment regimen. Once the treatment is complete, you can resume normal activities and make-up can be applied immediately.
Q. Does Isolaz require Anesthesia?
The skin is cleansed and hydrated before treatment and since the treatment is painless, no pre-numbing is needed.
Q. What are the benefits to Isolaz?
Isolaz deep-pore-purification therapy helps to jump start acne treatments by allowing the skin to better absorb topical medications. Reduced redness, drying/flattening of the blemish, reduced pore size and improved skin tone and texture are evident with 48 hours of first treatment. Because acne is a dynamic (on-going) disease, your doctor may recommend 4-5 treatments spaced 1 week apart.
