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Don Mehrabi, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist
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 | |
| Education | College/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 memberships | American 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 license | CA |
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| Location | Don Mehrabi MD APMC / BH Skin, Inc 9735 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 421 Beverly Hills, CA View map |
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Treatments offered by Don Mehrabi, MD
AccutaneAcne surgery
Botox
Chemical peel
Collagen injection
Fraxel Laser
Glycolic peel
IPL
Juvederm
Laser hair removal
Laser resurfacing
Laser surgery
Latisse
Microdermabrasion
Mohs surgery
Mole removal
Perlane
Photofacial
Radiesse
Restylane
Scar removal
Sclerotherapy
Skin rejuvenation
Tattoo removal
TCA peel