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Richard P. Rand, MD answers: Is it safe to get Starlux 1540 Laser while on Roaccutane 10mg?

Is it safe to get Starlux 1540 Laser while on Roaccutane 10mg?


Richard P. Rand, MD
4 months ago
By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

As long as you are on Accutane, and for at least 6 months after being off, you should avoid anything that can burn your skin because healing is very unpredicatble and may be seriously impaired.

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