Isolaz is an FDA-cleared treatment for mild to moderate acne. It combines a vacuum, broadband light, and topical skincare products to clear clogged pores and reduce blemishes. Although the face is the most common treatment area, Isolaz can also be used on your back and chest. It’s also safe for all skin tones and types.Â
It works best as a series of treatments. Every patient will have a personalized schedule, but you can expect to need four to five sessions, one to three weeks apart. Each painless treatment takes 15 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the area treated.Â
Your dermatologist or esthetician will start by cleansing your skin and giving you a pair of goggles to protect your eyes. Then they’ll direct the vacuum tip of the device over the treatment area. You’ll feel gentle suction and warmth as it removes dead skin cells, dirt, and oil from your pores. While the device suctions, it simultaneously emits a broadband pulsed light which kills acne-causing bacteria. After the area is completely treated, the vacuum clears and opens pores for maximum product penetration. A combination of skincare products or a light chemical peel is then applied.
There’s no downtime after Isolaz, though your skin may look red. “Most patients are a little pink after the treatment, and it usually resolves in less than half an hour,” says Dr. Nicole Hayre, a dermatologic surgeon in McLean, Virginia, in a RealSelf Q&A.Â
According to data from a company-funded study submitted to the FDA, patients saw results—including a reduction in redness and flattening of blemishes—within 24 to 48 hours of an Isolaz treatment. Company studies also noted a significant decrease in oil production and the number of acne lesions.
