Can I Do Laser Therapy for Acne, before I Start Roaccutane Therapy?

-I am 20 years old and i have acne vulgaris. -The sunlight during the summer is good against acne butt after in winter acne it gets at the worst level. -My dermatologist propose me to do laser therapy 2 times only before i start roaccutane therapy? Can you give an answer? MARKOS

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by markos from athens in ATHENS

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Acne and Laser Therapy, and re-starting Accutane

I would do one or the other. Home care is very important, does your Dr have you on a proper skincare regimen? Start with Accutane first, to get your acne under control, then wait at LEAST 6 months after to do any sort of treatment including something as mild as a facial. Good Luck!

Philip Young, MD

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Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Laser treatments before and after Accutane

This is a good question, although it is a bit unclear what the laser is targeting in your case. Is the laser for the treatment of the acne itself? The scars and/or hyperpigmentation? Something different (i.e. hair removal)? In any case, I generally recommend that my patients wait 5-6 months following accutane for any major procedures, including laser treatments. Accutane can prolong post-treatment healing, so as a caution, I think it is best to wait. As far as... more