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Microdermabrasion After Accutane?
I took Accutane for 3 months and now I want to have Microdermabrasion. How long should I wait?
Asked 30 months ago by
sdobson611 in Fort Lauderdale fl
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You can start doing GENTLE microdermabrasion now.
Thank you for your question.
In general, we advise patients to avoid any unnecessary procedure for 6-12 months after doing Accutane. However, the main risk lies in those procedures that break the skin and cause bleeding, crusting, or scabbing. Gentle microdermabrasion doesn't break the skin, and if done GENTLY, should pose no risk to you. If done vigorously, then you might run into problems with bleeding, healing, and hyperpigmentation.
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Accutane increases skin fragility
Accutane makes the skin more fragile and we typically tell patients to avoid any laser procedures, including microdermabrasion, for at least 6 months. However, many microdermabrasion machines have adjustable levels and allow for a more gentle treatment. I would also be interested to know what dose of Accutane you took. Accutane is typically given according to a patient's weight, but often patients are on a lower (or sometimes higher) than usual dose. If you were on a low dose you may...
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