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IPL for Redness After Accutane?
I was on Accutane 2 years ago. I know that a common side effect of Accutane is flushing and redness, but it's supposed to go away after the treatment. It has been two years post Accutane and I have permanent redness in my cheeks, and I still flush, although rarely. I am having IPL lasers, had two treatments already with a little difference. How many more would I need? Thank you very much.
Asked 34 months ago by
peterlpkoji69 in florida
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IPL for Redness after Accutane
I am familiar with post-Accutane flushing/redness as I have followed a few patients with this concern. I would continue with IPL treatments but with different settings and alternate IPL with Nd:YAG 1064 laser to address the redness/blood vessels at various depths. You can continue to have these laser/light treatments at 3-4 week intervals as long as you think they are beneficial.
Most cases of post-Accutane flushing I have seen resolve within a few years even with no intervention, though...
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