The greatest concern with Accutane, as it pertains to cosmetic procedures, is its effect on skin regeneration. Accutane decreases the body's ability to regenerate or regrow skin. So, procedures that strip or burn off the skin, like laser skin resurfacing or chemical peeling, should be avoided for at least 1 year after stopping the drug. Accutane also has effects on the liver, which is the organ that processes the anesthetic used during liposuction. This might cause a greater risk of receiving a dangerous dose of anesthetic. You are better off waiting until you are off the drug, although the length of time you need to stop it to normalize this effect is less clear. Check with your board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

Accutane effects skin regeneration and healing. This is mainly important when laser procedures are considered on the face.  Accutane can also cause deformities in utero, so women cannot take it if they plan on getting pregnant.  It should not impact healing from liposuction.

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You are not able to get any type of liposuction if it’s laser assisted. While you’re on Accutane it makes you extremely sensitive to any type of heat, laser, light, sun. You’ll need to be off of Accutane for at least 6 months before considering a laser liposuction.

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