Los Angeles Facial doctors

	Don Mehrabi, MD Beverly Hills Dermatologist 9735 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 421, Beverly Hills		1 answer
	Lisa Benest, MD Burbank Dermatologist 1624 W Olive Ave Ste B, Burbank
	Andrew Kaufman, MD Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon 267 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks
	Harvey Abrams, MD Los Angeles Dermatologist 5757 Wilshire Blvd Promenade 2, Los Angeles
	Reza Babapour, MD Los Angeles Dermatologist 436 N Bedford Drive Suite 212, Beverly Hills

Recent Answers

Stop Facials when I Start with Isotretinoin? I have regular facials at a beauty salon (every 2-3 weeks). Should I stop having facials once I start taking Isotretinoin? Thank you for your help!

A: Isotretinoin and Facials

Permanent scarring may occur with invasive procedures during isotretinoin therapy. However, it is important to maintain healthy and non-clogged pores during your treatment to avoid complications. Speak to your physician about a physician supervised facial without severe mechanical or chemical exfoliation.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Facials and Blackhead Removal While on Accutane? I am on Accutane 10 mg for mild acne, but there are blackheads on my nose. Can I go for a facial and have them removed while on the medicine?

A: Yes, but be gentle.

Thank you for your question.

Accutane treatment makes your skin very sensitive to cosmetic or other physical procedures. While you can get facials and extractions, gentle care must be taken so that the skin is not bleeding, cut, or too traumatized. Accutane impairs wound healing, so any skin that is damaged or broken may take a while to heal or may heal improperly. So, if you are going to get these procedures done, get them done gently and avoid being aggressive.

Hope this helps!

Don Mehrabi, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist