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I am Using Roaccutane 20 Mg Tablets Since 20 Days (1x2), Can I Have Epidermal Filler (Juvederm) Under my Eyes?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by The little girle in Amman, 11

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Getting Juvederm on Accutane

In general, healing is impaired in patients who are taking Accutane. I therefore typically abstain from doing any elective or cosmetic treatments until at least 1 month after the patient has stopped taking Accutane.

Accutane and injectable procedures

I have hundreds of patients at a time on Accutane through the iPledge program. Many of these patients receive injectables (like Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane) while they are on Accutane. I do not see problems with receiving Juvederm while on Accutane. However, I will caution that some physicians do not do any procedures while patients are on Accutane, or up to about 6 months to a year after. I have been prescribing Accutane for nearly 30 years, but not all physicians will be as... more

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