Wait minimum of 1 year after completing accutane prior to scar revision

Otto Joseph Placik, MD answers: Best treatment for mild acne scarring?

I have acne and am currently taking accutane but I am already looking into my options so I can be as informed as possible when the time comes 6 months post-accutane. Since the scars are mild I don't want to take much of a risk (some of the stories here are scary!). What are the best treatments for this type of acne scarring?


Otto Joseph Placik, MD
4 months ago

Any treatment which requires healing will be impaired by the recent use of Accutane and protentially result in worse scarring. Therefore resurfacing procedures are generally deferred for a minimum of  1 year after cessation Accutane.

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