Frequently Asked Questions

Photopneumatics™ FAQs
Acne FAQs
Skin Rejuvenation FAQs
Hair Removal FAQs

Photopneumatics™ FAQs

  • Is the Isolaz™ Treatment Cleared by the FDA?   Yes. In fact, the Isolaz™ is the only system FDA cleared to treat pustular and comedonal acne as well as mild to moderate and acne vulgaris.  Isolaz™ is also FDA cleared to treat benign vascular and pigmented lesions, and perform permanent hair reduction.

  • Is the Isolaz™ treatment really painless?  Yes. In a published clinical study, an astounding 100% of patients noted Aesthera Photopneumatic™ treatments were painless. [Reference: Novel Photopneumatic Therapy Delivers High-Efficiency Photons to Dermal Targets, Vic Narurkar, MD. Vol 18, No. 2, February 2005, Cosmetic Dermatology].

  • How long is an Isolaz™ treatment?  It depends on what is being treated - hair removal for backs and legs can take 20 minutes.  Treatments on the face may take 10 minutes.

  • Will I have sensitivity to light following my Isolaz™ treatment?  No.  Unlike other treatments, the Isolaz™ system does not cause sensitivity to light. 

  • Are there any other technologies that combine a painless laser with vacuum?  No.  Aesthera is the only company that offers photopneumatics, the vacuum+laser technology that powers the Isolaz™ System.

  • Have patients been happy with Photopneumatic™ results?  Patients have been extremely happy with their clinical outcomes from Isolaz™ Photopneumatic™ therapy. According to a clinical study 100% of patients surveyed noted that they would choose Isolaz™ Photopneumatics™ over previously experienced laser and light based treatments for hair removal and skin rejuvenation. [Reference: Novel Photopneumatic Therapy Delivers High-Efficiency Photons to Dermal Targets, Vic Narurkar, MD. Vol 18, No. 2, February 2005, Cosmetic Dermatology].

  • What skin types can be treated with Isolaz™ Therapy?  All skin types (I-VI) can be treated using Isolaz™.

  • Is there downtime associated with the treatment?  Isolaz™ treatments are relaxing and do not include side effects such as redness, crusting or other common post-treatment discomforts.  With Isolaz™ therapy, you can go right back to your normal activities immediately post-treatment.

  • Where can I receive an Isolaz™ treatment?  Click here to find a treatment provider.

Acne FAQs:

  • Am I a candidate for Isolaz™ Acne Therapy?  Any person who has acne may be a candidate.  Click here to find a treatment provider for an Isolaz™ consultation.

  • What Types of Acne Does the Isolaz™ Treat?  The Isolaz™ is the only system FDA cleared to treat pustular and comedonal acne as well as mild to moderate and acne vulgaris.

  • Will I still need to use topicals or other medication? Ask your Isolaz™ treatment provider – depending on your own situation you may be asked to continue to use topicals while undergoing Isolaz™ treatments.

  • Does the Isolaz™ work 100% of the time?  Everyone’s skin is different but studies have shown that 85% of people who have an Isolaz™ treatment will experience clearer skin.

  • What if I only get a breakout every once in a while – could I still have an Isolaz™ Treatment?  Of course!  Because the Isolaz™ uses vacuum, it can help keep your pores cleansed and purified for healthy, radiant looking skin.

  • How many treatments will I need?  Four treatments are generally needed to get excellent results.  However, the exact number of treatments varies from patient to patient.

Skin Rejuvenation FAQs:

  • Am I a candidate for Isolaz™ Skin Rejuvenation?  Any person who has uneven skin tone, red and brown spots, sun damaged skin and/or unsightly veins on his/her body may be a candidate. Click here to find a treatment provider for an Isolaz™ consultation.

  • How long does an Isolaz™ skin rejuvenation treatment take?  Treatment times depend on the area being treated. Generally, rejuvenation treatments on the face, neck and chest take between 3 and 5 minutes. Full arm treatments could take 10 minutes.

  • How many treatments will I need?  Typically, 5 treatments are needed to get excellent results.  However, the exact number of treatments varies from patient to patient.

Hair Removal FAQs:

  • Am I a candidate for Isolaz™ Hair Removal?  Any person who would like to remove unwanted hair may be a candidate. Click here to find an Isolaz™ treatment provider.

  • How long does a hair removal treatment take?  Treatment times depend on the area being treated.  Upper lip hair removal may take 1 minute, treating underarms might take up to 3 minutes, while treating larger areas such as the back or whole leg could take up to 20 minutes. Isolaz™ therapy does not require topical anesthesia or pre-treatment with numbing creams which saves an additional 90 minutes.

  • How many treatments are needed?  Typically, 7 treatments are needed to get excellent long term results.  However, the exact number of treatments varies from patient to patient.