Isolaz acne treatment is a newer form of acne treatment that is being pioneered today. This type of treatment is mainly used for people who have not responded well to more traditional forms of acne treatment. You will find isolaz acne treatment used for treating both active acne and acne scars. Isolaz acne treatment consists of a three step process.

The first step in the process is to coat the skin with a photosensitizing agent. It is very important to apply the topical medication to facilitate the light therapy that will follow.

The second step in the process after the topical photosensitizing agent is applied is pulsed light such as blue or red applied directly to the affected area. The light damages the sebaceous glands which are glands that produce oil so that they will produce less oil in the future.

The third step in the process is photo pneumatic therapy. This is where the oil and dead skin cells deep within the sebaceous glands is suctioned out and removed. One final treating of the area with pulsating light is performed.

There are three issues that need to be considered if you are thinking about treating your acne with isolaz acne treatments. First, the treatment has not been found to be successful for all patients. You might not respond positively to the treatment. Second, treatments are fairly expensive. They can range from $300 to $600 a session. Usually, a minimum of three sessions are required. Third, most insurance companies view isolaz acne treatment as experimental and will not cover the services.

One final area of concern is the lack of studies showing any type of long-term benefits or risks. Many people do not feel comfortable being on the cutting edge of technology where they will be among the first groups of subjects to be examined to determine long-term benefits/risks. It is a personal decision that you will have to make yourself.

If you do decide to go forward with a decision to utilize isolaz acne treatment, be sure that you find a qualified dermatologist or practitioner to perform the procedure. After all, you are allowing laser light to come into contact with your skin and harmful results can definitely occur if the procedure is done by someone not trained and qualified to perform the procedure.

If performed correctly, isolaz acne treatment should result in a significant reduction of acne lesions and scarring. Sit down and analyze your situation closely. Is your acne severe enough to warrant the use of the treatment? Have you spent hundreds of dollars on acne treatments that have been ineffective? Do you have confidence that isolaz acne treatment is right for you? If you answer yes to all these important questions, then seek out a qualified professional and begin your treatment. The treatment is basically painless and you should only experience minor swelling and redness right after the treatment. Both the swelling and redness should disappear within a few days of treatment.