There is a higher risk of scarring from all procedures while on accutane. The procedures that place you at greater risk include peels and resurfacing lasers, while injections such as Botox and fillers are less of a concern. Regardless, I recommend waiting 6 months after discontinuation of accutane... more
Is it safe to have Hyaluronic acid injections while on Accutane?
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A: In general, yes
The procedures to be avoided while on Accutane are the ones that involve epidermal removal. Peels, resurfacing, ablative lasers should be avoided for up to one year after Accutane. Accutane effects the sebaceous glands which are essential to re-epithelialization after resurfacing. Even non-ablative laser and... more
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26 Feb 2009
If you already know that you have poor circulation (in the hands- always cold, fingers often turn light purple/blue, and always very sweaty)in the area that you would be getting botox injections (in the hands for hyperhydrosis) and you are currently on accutane, would you be at a high risk to get this necrosis complication like a smoker?