I am a 36 year old female. I have been taking Accutane for about one and half months and will stop taking it at the end of 2 month, early to mid March.
I am considering having both a Blepharoplasty and Rhinoplasty done in mid or late August. Is that enough time to wait since I was not on Accutane for a long period of time? I've been wanting to do these procedures for a very long time and this may be the only opportunity for me to do so.
Answer: Wait 6 months to a year after Accutane If skin rejuvenation is part of the treatment plan, better to wait a year. Accutane can inhibit wound healing, due to its direct effects on dermal appendages that help to heal skin after injury or surgery.
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Answer: Wait 6 months to a year after Accutane If skin rejuvenation is part of the treatment plan, better to wait a year. Accutane can inhibit wound healing, due to its direct effects on dermal appendages that help to heal skin after injury or surgery.
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February 19, 2009
Answer: Better to wait least 6 months after Accutane The consensus regarding this issue is that Accutane impairs healing and that one should wait at least 6 months. However, there are no good studies or evidence backing this waiting period regarding eyelid surgery or rhinoplasty and Accutane. The thickness of the skin and the location of the incisions may also be important factors in the length of this waiting period. However, It is always better to error on the side of caution.
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February 19, 2009
Answer: Better to wait least 6 months after Accutane The consensus regarding this issue is that Accutane impairs healing and that one should wait at least 6 months. However, there are no good studies or evidence backing this waiting period regarding eyelid surgery or rhinoplasty and Accutane. The thickness of the skin and the location of the incisions may also be important factors in the length of this waiting period. However, It is always better to error on the side of caution.
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February 19, 2009
Answer: Get clearance from your treating ophthalmologist before Blepharoplasty Accutane is know to produce a dry eye. You are still early in your treatment with the Accutane, and it is possible that your treating dermatologist will recommend extending your treatment course.
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February 19, 2009
Answer: Get clearance from your treating ophthalmologist before Blepharoplasty Accutane is know to produce a dry eye. You are still early in your treatment with the Accutane, and it is possible that your treating dermatologist will recommend extending your treatment course.
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February 20, 2009
Answer: Accutane and surgery Accutane should typically not interfere with the surgeries you are contemplating after a period of 6 months to one year.
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February 20, 2009
Answer: Accutane and surgery Accutane should typically not interfere with the surgeries you are contemplating after a period of 6 months to one year.
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February 19, 2009
Answer: Off Accutane for at least 6 months before any surgery Accutane inhibits epithelialization by suppressing adnexal structures. Thus, invasive surgeries are contraindicated during Accutane therapy. I regularly manage patients requesting surgery while on Accutane.
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February 19, 2009
Answer: Off Accutane for at least 6 months before any surgery Accutane inhibits epithelialization by suppressing adnexal structures. Thus, invasive surgeries are contraindicated during Accutane therapy. I regularly manage patients requesting surgery while on Accutane.
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