Avoid all laser treatments for 6 months after Accutane

Jordana S. Gilman, MD answers: Safe to have Polaris Laser while on Roaccutane?

I was prescribed Roaccutane. Can I start treating my upper lip (no breakout area) with the Polaris Laser? Is Polaris Red Light for hair reduction considered safe while on Roaccutane?


Jordana S. Gilman, MD
2 months ago
By Jordana S. Gilman, MD - Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

Accutane can impede the wound healing response.  Your skin is more fragile, heals more slowly, and is more likely to heal with a mark or scar.  For that reason, you should wait to have any laser treatments, including microdermabrasion, electrolysis, and intense pulsed light, until you have been off the Accutane for 6 months. 

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