I don't usually write reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience after seeing the long-term effects of this acne treatment. Halfway through, I was hopeful and thought it was going to work. However, it ultimately proved ineffective and left me with noticeable scars. The procedure was extremely invasive and harsh on my skin, causing more harm than good. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this clinic or its services. read more

Cannot give a higher recommendation! Dr Ishoo has saved me with an acne cortisone injection more times than I can count.

Dr. Ishoo was very informative about my condition and suggested a co2 treatment with dermapen to improve my acne scars. I had great results and only had to take 5 days off from work. read more

I started seeing Dr Edwin Ishoo at Boston Acne Specialists on 12/18/2019. I've had moderate acne my entire life and had wasted a ton of money on time on dermatology visits and acne skin products so I was desperate to find a solution to help me feel better about my skin. The process started with a consultation with Dr Ishoo at his office in Cambridge MA. He was very happy to educate me on the true cause of my acne and confirm that it really had nothing to do with my own personal skincare, diet, exercise, etc. He also warned me that the path to clear skin is not quick and easy, it would take months and a series of treatments. I purchased a pack of 8 isolaz treatments that day which started the following Friday and continued every week. By the end of the isolaz treatments, my skin was 80% better, but not completely perfect yet so I purchased 2-3 more maintenance isolaz treatments. By this time it was the end of March and the difference in my skin was incredible. After the acne treatments were complete, I purchased two Fraxels to help with the texture and scarring. Both times, I needed roughly a week locked up at home to recover but my results got better and better every time. I would say that it took me from End of December 2019 to late October 2020 to receive the results I wanted. This is because after each Fraxel my skin needed some time to repair even after the initial week of healing but boy was it worth it. I'm thankful for this Dr and his nurses for all their help and guidance and absolutely recommend this place if you are committed to achieving better skin. I would never ever waste my money on a dermatologist ever again! Just be aware that it will take time and patience but you won't regret it. read more

I would not recommend treatment at Boston Acne Specialists. Dr. Ishoo is very articulate and will talk your ear off about how much they will individualize treatment for you and transform your skin! This was not a successful experience for me. I regret doing it and I was much more successful with an Accutane treatment. In 2020, I bought a very expensive package that involved 8 treatment sessions. There are 2 staff members at this facility - Dr. Ishoo and 1 other woman. The woman doubles as the receptionist and treatment provider. About halfway through my treatment, I commented on how I wasn't noticing any changes. She told me that it was part of the process. At the end of my 8 sessions, I again commented on how I didn't see any change. I was given 1 complimentary session with Dr. Ishoo. He then recommended that I return for more follow up treatments, 100$ each. The whole vibe of the place feels like a scam to me. I would recommend consulting real medical professionals for any acne needs. read more

welcoming and helpful. A place that makes you feel beautiful walking in and assures you that you'll be prettier when you leave. read more

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Extremely disappointed with the ineffectiveness of the treatment, considering how invasive it is and how my skin, while clear in some areas, it's also the same or worse than when I started the treatment. I was treated for cystic acne, and I still experience breakouts. The doctor said it was going to get worse before it got better and after 4 months, I'm still waiting. After a 9 week plan, they kept adding maintenance sessions at $100 - which is an excuse of the treatment simply not working out and keeping you as a patient as long as possible. After my last treatment session, then it was suggested I continue to do monthly maintenance sessions. Why would I need to keep coming monthly? Aren't they specialists? After being confirmed to see the doctor at the end of my treatment to give me an assessment, he was said to be gone or not available - after changing the time of my appointment to be able to talk to him - and that I'd have to make an appointment or reach out by email. Specialists, these people are not. Dr. ishoo is careful on saying things like acne won't go away, but if that's so, then what are they specialists at? They are really good at replying the negative reviews, and they will reply to this one. They can refute and say that I used a morning cream for 2 weeks longer than I should've. Ok, but I was and still am breaking out before and after that. I'm the one that has to wake up every morning and seeing my face with acne and scars. They just keep making money. I put my trust in these people and gave them the benefit of the doubt. read more

I met Dr. Ishoo for my acne treatment. The Acnne treatment went really well. At the end of my treatment, I had a consultation with him about few dark spots and uneven color tone and he suggested fraxel laser. I did the laser and got great results initially. But I had a flare up of few pimples after a week, so I went in again. His assistant did a salicylic peel on me. I asked her is it safe to do this after just a week of laser. But without even consulting the doctor, she said it's fine. After that I had peeling and lost all effect of my laser. I'm not saying I did not see results after my acne treatment and laser. But their misjudgement about using salicylic acid peel on me a week after laser resulted in me losing the benefits of laser that I had seen right after laser.When I wrote to Dr. Ishoo about it,to correct their mistake, he did a couple sessions of superficial peels on me, which darkened my skin even more because I'm a woman of color! He blatantly told me, "Laser results are not permanent, so I can't do anything. You knew what you're signing up for!"I consulted multiple doctors and estheticians and they all told me that the salicylic was a bad move. This, Dr. Ishoo could have avoided. Again, I had a great experience with my acne treatment but not with the laser. I did not receive the results I should have. read more

I am not yet finished with my treatments, but feel the need to give Dr. Ishoo and his team a shout-out. When you first go for a consultation, Dr. Ishoo with spend at least an hour with you 1:1 in his office understanding your needs and explaining his approach. The treatment plan is holistic and evolves as your skin does. The team is very accommodating in terms of hours of operation, with both evening and weekend hours available. I have completed 8 weeks of Isolaz treatment with several follow up sessions and have seen a vast improvement, and hope to see even more. Not to mention, everyone on staff is incredibly nice, funny and personable. Highly recommend! read more

I've tried many different skincare techniques over the years but have been coming back to BACS because their treatment plans has worked better than anything I've tried before. Staff is always professional and responsive. Appointments are easy to make as well. Will continue to return since my skin has been great since I started in 2018. read more

I normally don't get on here and waste energy writing bad reviews but This place is awful and I feel like I had to. The receptionist was beyond rude and unprofessional. I'm super easy going to let a lot of things slide is not a lot bothers me but it's almost like she went out of her way to be rude. Upon arrival I sat in the waiting room and I was the only one in the waiting room directly across from her desk and she didn't say a WORD to me. Clearly Saw me and never greeted me or told or asked what I'm here for or told me the doctor will be with you shortly ... nothing like that. I met the doctor he seemed kool but then when I tried later down the road to book the appointment after my consultation. The phone number listed on Google wasn't working so I emailed them and they began to argue with me when I told them I was calling but the number wasn't working. I could sit here and go on and on but if you want to experience for yourself go ahead good luck. But I wouldn't recommend this place to an enemy. read more

I absolutely loved this place and would highly recommend to anyone who is looking to make real changes to their skin. I have tried so many other dermatologists/products that have not come close to giving me the results that I have received here. My only regret is not having found them sooner! I know my skin is in great hands and I look forward to continuing my skin care here. read more

I am so grateful to have found Boston Acne Specialists!!! I'm 24 now and have had acne since I was 12, and by acne I mean hard painful cysts, white heads and black heads covering my face... In that period of time, I've never gone a day without putting some type of makeup on my face and have canceled numerous plans because I knew I couldn't enjoy myself with red, bumpy, painful skin. Throughout the years I've tried everything, and when I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING short of Accutane - everything a dermatologist could offer from topical creams to oral antibiotics, several trips to various natruopathic doctors for supplements, 3 different types of birth control, an organic dairy free, gluten free, soy free diet...nothing worked. I now leave the house without make up, dont panic when I eat a little bit of dairy or soy wondering how it's going to affect my skin, and finally feel beautiful. Dr. Ishoo and his team gave me the confidence and peace of mind I never thought I'd find. If you're struggling with acne, don't do what I did and spend years experimenting. Stop wasting time. Do what works. Dr. Ishoo's treatment works. read more