Allure Medical Spa offers Shelby Township and Livonia patients struggling with acne a number of effective procedures for healthy, better-looking skin.

Please follow the links below to learn more about acne and the available treatment options:

• About Acne
• Isolaz Acne Therapy

About Acne

Acne is a common condition affecting 17 million Americans. Although acne is not a serious health threat it can cause serious emotional distress. The good news is that acne is highly treatable.

When the dermis and epidermis layers of the skin become inflamed a production of sebum or oil results, skin cells die and clog the follicle causing acne.

Types of acne:

Non-inflammatory

• Whiteheads are plugged follicles below the surface of the skin.
• Blackheads are plugs that are dark in color and push through the skin’s surface.

Inflammatory

• Papules are firm, pink bumps that are tender or sore.
• Pustules are small, red round lesions with a white center.
• Nodules or Cysts are a severe form of acne usually very large and painful and may cause scarring.

There are many misconceptions about the causes of acne. Acne is not triggered by stress, eating greasy foods or not properly cleaning your skin. Acne is a medical condition that often is a result of heredity. Without proper treatment acne can afflict a patient for years or the majority of their life.

Acne conditions require a multi-step medical solution:

–– Wash with a mild cleanser (hand wash, no cloth) daily. This type of skin care will help reduce the effects of acne.

–– Use of a Topical Retinoid product (vitamin A) can effectively manage acne. Retinoids can be used long-term and have been proven safe and effective. Retinoids also diminish some of the signs of aging skin. Examples of retinoids; Retinol, Retinaldehyde (Retrinal), Adaplene (for darker skin) (Differin 0.1% gel) and Tretinoin (Retin-A micro 0.1% gel). Retinoids should be used before bedtime because retinoids cause the skin to be light sensitive. Retinoid treatment may also be combined with a salicylic acid, glycolic acid and a daily moisturizer.

–– Benzoyl peroxide should be used as a topical every morning as directed. It works as an antibiotic, but is much safer, and resistance won’t occur. You may also consider the use of Ultraviolet (Blu-U) light therapy – the blue light kills the acne-causing bacteria.

–– The use of oral antibiotics can be an effective treatment; however, routine use leads the acne causing germs to become resistant, which limits their effectiveness.

–– Hormone modulation can also be considered, reducing the amount of testosterone expression on the skin will generally reduce acne breakouts. Blood tests are necessary to determine what underlying hormonal factors are present and an appropriate plan established.

When these steps fail more aggressive medical techniques should be considered:

–– Chemical Peels can be used anywhere in acne, even before this stage. The peels basically unplug pores and improve the texture tone and health of the skin, while simultaneously reducing the effects of acne.

Before and After Photodynamic Therapy.

–– Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is a more aggressive procedure performed with a topical photosensitizing agent called Levulan activated with wavelengths of light. The treated areas can appear red with some peeling for 2-7 days. In many cases it is extremely effective and often will noticeably reduce acne for periods of six to 12 months.

–– Isolaz is the newest and the world’s only aesthetic technology that combines vacuum with light technology. Read more about Isolaz below.

–– Accutane is generally the most aggressive acne treatment. Accutane is an oral form of vitamin A and works like topical retinoids. There are some potential side effects, discuss these side effects with your Doctor to determine if this treatment is right for you.

Dr. Mok or Dr. Kotlus will work with patients to develop a formal and accurate assessment of their skin conditions. From that assessment he will prescribe the best treatment for your individual needs.

Above all else patients should remember that acne is very treatable.
Call 800-610-7484 for your Free Consultation.

NEW Isolaz Acne Treatment

If you are one of the over 60 million Americans suffering from acne imagine waking up with clearer more radiant skin.

Featured in Vogue, Bazaar, The Doctors (see video below), Self, Elle, Allure Magazine and more, Isolaz was rated among the 3 hottest products at the 2007 American Academy of Dermatology conference.

Why Isolaz Acne Therapy?
Isolaz clinical studies show immediate results within 24-48 hours, including reduced redness and immediate drying/flattening of the blemish.

Isolaz is the world’s only acne therapy that combines a vacuum with a light-based technology. The vacuum helps to loosen & extract dirt, blackheads & excess oil from deep within your pores and the light-based technology helps destroy acne-causing bacteria, uneven skin tone, sun damaged skin, facial redness and more.

Isolaz deep pore-purification™ therapy helps jump-start acne treatments by helping your skin absorb topical medicines and moisturizers better.

Isolaz can help remove red, brown spots and tiny broken capillaries sometimes associated with rosacea.

People who have tried Isolaz have reported a visible reduction in pore size, improved skin tone and texture for a younger, healthier looking complexion.

Before and After Isolaz

Before and after Isolaz Acne Treatment for severe acne.

Before and after Isolaz Acne Treatment.

Dramatic results with Isolaz Acne Treatment.

Before and After Isolaz Acne Treatment for mild acne.

How Isolaz Acne Treatment Works
Isolaz controls acne at the source by using a breakthrough technology called Photopneumatics™ to purify your pores from the inside out. Photopneumatics™, a unique combination of vacuum and light-based technology, helps to both clear existing acne and prevent future breakouts.

Isolaz Also Purifies Your Pores
Isolaz is quick, easy and virtually painless. In fact, many of our Rochester Hills / Shelby Township med spa patients have their treatments done during lunch without any downtime. Additionally, patients have found their skin feels tighter and has a healthy radiant glow following Isolaz therapy. Also, Isolaz therapy is effective on all skin types.

Isolaz Helps Remove Blackheads, Oils, and Debris

What To Expect During Your Isolaz Acne Treatment
Before: your skin will be hydrated with a soothing mist before applying the Isolaz tip. Since the treatment causes little to no pain you won’t need pre-numbing.

During: When the Isolaz tip is placed on your skin, you will feel a warm sensation. The process is repeated over the entire treatment area. In a recent clinical study, 100% of patients reported no pain during treatment. Treatment sensation was most commonly described as being similar to that of a warm massage. Many people have their treatments done during lunch without any downtime.

After: There are no post-treatment regimes associated with Isolaz therapy. Once your treatment is complete, you are free to resume your normal activities and you can apply makeup immediately. In fact, you may find that your skin takes on a healthy glow and feels cleaner right away.