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Can You Combine Isolaz with Glycolic Peels?

asked 1 year ago by Clinehud in Ontario, Canada
Latest answer by Channing R. Barnett, MD
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Tags: acne, combination, hyperpigmentation

I have had 2 isolaz treatments. I had mild/moderate acne, which the isolaz has begun to clear quite nicely. A lot of my problem now is hyperpigmentation. Could I combine peels with my isolaz treatment? Currently I am spacing the isolaz 4 weeks apart.

3 answers to Can You Combine Isolaz with Glycolic Peels?

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Isolaz Treatment Combined With Glycolic Peels For Acne and Pigmentation

As you have experienced, Isolaz can really start to improve mild to moderate acne after just a few treatments. If you are spacing the treatments four weeks apart, I recommend you do the glyoclic peels in between those treatments, giving yourself a good two weeks in between peels and Isolaz. Both of these treatments are good for acne and for hyperpigmentation. I recommend you start the peels at a lower concentration of glycolic, especially considering you are also doing the... more
Channing R. Barnett, MD

New York Dermatologist
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Glycolic acid and Isolaz

If you are spacing the Isolaz treatments every 4 weeks, you can certainly have Glycolic acid peels 2 weeks before/after Isolaz. They work synergistically (the net result is superior than their arithmetic sum.). Both the Isolaz and the Glycolic peels are effective in treating acne and also in treating pigmentation. Good choice.
Eugene Mandrea, MD

Chicago Dermatologist
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You may have a Glycolic Peel and Isolaz

Great question! Yes, you can combine Isolaz with Glycolic Peels. In fact you may actually improve your results since the Isolaz suction tip will have a better entry point. At the Victoria Park Medispa, we have developed our own treatment protocol and at home regime for our Isolaz clients and make sure to set our clients expectations for the realities of the treatment. Our team includes two microdermabrasions and a Glycolic peel in the treatment protocol (over 6 weeks). (Note: we do not... more
Steven Bernstein, MD

Montreal Dermatologist

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