How long after accutane can I get a peel or laser?
Jan 28, 2009 · Answer: You should be off Accutane 6 months before undergoing any procedure There is increased risk of scarring of the skin with procedures involving lasers, peels, even eyebrow waxing. It is best to be cautious and wait 6 months. Other procedures that involve needles, such as Botox, pose less of a risk after Accutane. Good luck. Bryan K. Chen, MD
Does CO2 laser treatment of acne scars after Accutane cause poor healing?
Mar 12, 2011 · Answer: Laser after accutane treatment Generally speaking we do advise 6-12 months of no laser treatment after accutane treatment. However, it depends on which laser and what settings are used. If you are talking about an IPL or BBL type device for rosacea or redness & brown spots, then 3-4 months would be just fine.
How long after discontinuing accutane can I get a facelift?
May 10, 2009 · Taking Accutane is dangerous so you need to commit to following the directions. Also,I'd ask your doctor if you should wait even longer than the book says for those procedures. Don't take the risk of hurting yourself. Quote Posted May 10, 2009 The pamphlet says six months. Some doctors say a year.
Does Accutane have a long-term effect on skin healing?
Apr 18, 2016 · Austin, Texas Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Miriam Hanson advises patients to wait 6 months after Accutane before undergoing laser resurfacing or chemical peels
Answer: Is laser Treatment safe after Accutane
There is a lot of debate around this question. The most recent research that was released at a laser conference this summer in San Diego reported that you may start as early as one month after stopping accutane treatment. Dr. Ebrahim believes that the jury is still out on this issue.
Answer: Laser after accutane treatment
Generally speaking we do advise 6-12 months of no laser treatment after accutane treatment. However, it depends on which laser and what settings are used. If you are talking about an IPL or BBL type device for rosacea or redness & brown spots, then 3-4 months would be just fine.
Answer: Laser and Accutane
Though there are some reports in the literature that suggest waiting 6 months post isotretinoin (Accutane) is based on faulty data, there is not much data out there about treating before that time. Isotretinoin makes skin more fragile (waxing for example can rip off the top layers of skin easily) and take longer to heal.
