San Diego Facial doctors

	Bryan K. Chen, MD San Diego Dermatologist 10672 Wexford Street Suite 205, San Diego		2 answers
	Kimberly Butterwick, MD San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon 9339 Genesee Avenue Suite 125, San Diego
	William Groff, DO San Diego Dermatologist 9339 Genesee Ave Suite 300, San Diego
	Paul Dean, MD San Diego Dermatologist 5565 Grossmont Center Dr. Ste. 525, La Mesa
	Jason R. Lupton, MD San Diego Dermatologist 12395 El Camino Real Suite 117, San Diego

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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: Facials and blackhead removal

Skin procedures do carry an increased risk of scarring while on accutane. I have had patients, in spite of my advice to the contrary, had blackhead/whitehead extractions while on higher doses of accutane with no residual effects, but you simply need to be aware of the risks. Accutane-related effects are dose-related so a 10 mg dose probably is associated with a relatively small risk. Hope this helps.

Bryan K. Chen, MD

San Diego Dermatologist

Regular Facial Treatment After Accutane? I took a 3 months course of Accutane (40mg) and now want to get a regular facial. How long should I wait?

A: You need not wait for a regular facial

After a course of Accutane, you are at greater risk of scarring if you have any procedure that involves injury to the skin such as chemical peels, waxing of the eyebrows or anything more invasive. A regular facial that simply involves application of astringents, lotions, and gentle scrubbing should be fine.

Bryan K. Chen, MD

San Diego Dermatologist