I recommend waiting 6 months after finishing a course of Accutane before having an elective invasive procedure, including laser hair removal. There is good evidence that patients on Accutane have an increased risk of keloid formation, and possibly delayed wound healing. While some have extended this waiting... more







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14 Jun 2009
My 19 yr old son was on accutaneto treat severe acne for 6 months and the outcome was successful. He has been off the accutane since Sept 08. In Dec 08 he had an accident which left a one inch scar on his upper arm. Thoe wound did heal without stitches,however, the scar left is very red. Would laser be helpful to remove the redness. The silicone pads and other topical treatments have not worked.