Isolaz light based acne therapy

Light-based Acne Treatments (LED blue or red light)

Today’s most popular light-based acne treatments harness the power of blue light to safely and painlessly treat inflammatory acne without the harmful side affects. One of the ways blue light improves acne is by creating heat that causes the bacteria to produce ‘suicide’ proteins, so they essentially kill themselves. Red light may be used in conjunction with blue light to help treat the inflammation associated with acne.

HOW IT WORKS The wavelength associated with blue light is able to zero in on P. acnes bacteria and kill them without affecting other components of the skin.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS Generally Isolaz or blue light therapy for eight sessions over a four-week period, and each session lasts from 15-30 minutes. Isolaz

RESULTS SEEN Within the first four weeks, but most patiens see improvement after the first two to three treatments.

SIDE EFFECTS Any reactions to blue light tend to be mild, and include temporary pigment changes, swelling and dryness in the treated area.

COST Starting at about $150 -$250 per treatment if Levulan is used.