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Don Mehrabi, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist

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Recent answer posted by Don Mehrabi, MD

Q: Acne scar treatment while on accutane?

A:

Thank you for your question.

 
It is very important to not be aggressive with any surgical or scar removal procedures while on accutane. It is generally recommended to wait 8-12 months after finishing accutane before doing any surgical procedure, or one that would cause damage to the top layer of the skin. In that regard, CO2 laser resurfacing would be a great choice for many acne scar patients, but if you've done accutane, even this is something I would wait for almost a year after finishing accutane before doing. Simply waiting will ensure that you have a minimal risk of complications.
 
Good luck!
Board certification
EducationCollege/Medical School:
Combined 6-year BS/MD program at Kent State University and the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, 1995-2001
Post-medical school training Internship:
Preliminary Internal Medicine, Emory University / Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, 2001-2002

Residency:
Dermatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX, 2002-2005
Aesthetic medicine experience 8 years (post-medical training)
Professional membershipsAmerican Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
American Dermatological Association (ADA)
Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD)
Hospital affiliations Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Glendale Memorial Hospital
Medical or professional licenseCA
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LocationDon Mehrabi MD APMC / BH Skin, Inc
9735 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 421
Beverly Hills, CA View map

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