Clinically Proven — You can expect a 90% reduction of acne after only 4 treatments! **
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ACNE TREATMENT - ISOLAZ
Finally available in South Florida, Isolaz is a new medical device with clinically proven results!
Recent studies have revealed that:
- Isolaz is the only clinically proven aesthetic device that clears acne lesions within 24-48 hours.
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Greater then 80% of patients were satisfied or highly satisfied with acne improvement.
- 90% acne clearance after 4 treatments (average physician rated clearance.)
- Effective on non-responders to traditional therapies including patients who had tried topicals, antibiotics and other lasers.
**Based on average physician rated clearance (Title: Photopneumatic Technology for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris. Author: Ava T. Shamban, MD; Mikiko Enokibori, MD; Vic Narurkar, MD; Donna Wilson, RN
Publication: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, February 2008-see clinical papers section) Results do vary as all individuals will respond differently
How Isolaz™ Acne Therapy Works
It is very simple. Acne is caused by an abnormal production of sebum, and blockage of the narrow follicle/pore that normally allows the sebum onto the skin to lubricate the surface. Isolaz works by:
- The vacuum energy mechanically opens up the pores and removes sebum.
- The laser/light energy destroys the bacteria that causes the abnormal production of sebum, as well as the redness, tenderness and swelling commonly associated with acne lesions.

Acne Overview
- Acne (medically known as acne vulgaris) is perhaps the most common skin condition affecting people around the world.
- Acne affects people of all ages, though most commonly people in their teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, and sometimes unfortunately, even beyond.
Who Gets Acne & Why
- Acne has few boundaries and occurs on the face, neck, upper arms, chest, back, and shoulders. While both males and females can get acne, research shows that outbreaks in males may be worse because they have more skin oils.
- Heredity also plays an important role-making some people more genetically predisposed to outbreaks than others. People with highly sensitive immune systems are also more likely to suffer from acne as they are more sensitive and susceptible to bacteria that are trapped in hair follicles.
- Other causes of acne include use of cosmetics containing oil, environmental pollutants, drugs including androgens and barbiturates and humidity.
- According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), acne is caused by the overproduction of androgens, hormones that are present in both males and females. Androgens most commonly increase during puberty, stimulating the sebaceous glans in the skin to enlarge and increase the production of sebum. This increase in oil production coupled with follicular debris composed of dead skin cells results in blockages in the sebaceous glands.
How Does Acne Develop
- Acne is commonly described as a disease of pilosebaceous units (PSUs). PSUs consist of a sebaceous gland connected to a canal or follicle that contains a fine hair.
- While PSUs are found all over the body, they most densely occur on the face, upper back, and chest. Sebaceous glands make an oily substance called sebum. Sebum normally empties onto the skin's surface though the opening of the follicle, commonly called a "pore." Keratinocytes line the follicle.
- Hair, sebum, and keratinocytes that fill the narrow follicle may produce a plug or blockage that prevents sebum from reaching the surface of the skin through the pore. The mixture of oil and cells create a perfect breeding ground for P. acnes bacteria that normally live on the skin to grow and multiply inside the clogged follicles.
- These bacteria produce chemicals and enzymes that cause inflammation. Redness, swelling, and tenderness commonly associated with acne lesions are characteristic skin responses to the presence of bacteria. When the wall of the plugged follicle breaks, their content comprising sebum, dead skin cells, and bacteria erupts into nearby skin--leading to what we commonly refer to as acne.
Our Protocol
We have developed a very comprehensive acne protocol by combining Isolaz with another treatment called JetPeel. Click here for more information (PDF)Remember that dead skin cells and debris contribute to acne by mechanically clogging pores. Microdermabrasion removes dead skin cells and debris. Unfortunately, microdermabrasion is very harsh and more importantly often worsens acne rather then improving it (some feel that it spreads the acne.) JetPeel utilizes the same principles as microdermabrasion but uses water and oxygen in place of harsh crystals. Because it uses water (we use sterile saline), this allows beneficial ingredients to be added. We add Salicylic acid (an ingredient helpful in eliminating acne.) The beauty of this system is that the Salicylic acid is actually delivered deep down into the skin (by the pressure of this system)so it painlessly gets where it is needed (instead of being wasted on the surface of the skin like with so many topical treatments.
Clinical Papers
Photopneumatic Technology for the Treatment of Acne VulgarisAuthor: Ava T. Shamban, MD; Mikiko Enokibori, MD; Vic Narurkar, MD; Donna Wilson, RN Publication: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, February 2008 Efficacy of Novel Combination of Pneumatic Energy and Broadband Light for the Treatment of Acne (peer reviewed published clinical paper)Author: Michael H. Gold, MD Publication: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2008 New Isolaz System - Approved for Broadest Acne Indications (Featuring Gilly Munavalli, MD; and Ava Shamban, MD)Author: Bob Kronemeyer Publication: Aesthetic Buyers Guide, January/February 2007 Photopneumatic PPx Pore-Cleansing Acne Treatment: A Breakthrough Treatment Option for Non-Responders to Traditional Acne TherapiesAuthor: Ava T. Shamban, MD Publication: Summary of Data, October 2006 "Get Rid of Acne in 20 minutes" - Fox-11 News, Los Angeles
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