Safe to have Microdermabrasion while on Roaccutane?

I have been on Roaccutane 6/7 months ago. Will microdermabrasion be safe to use to remove the brown spots/pigmentation on my cheeks?

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A: Microdermabrasion after accutane

Benjamin Barankin, MD

Microdermabrasion performed 6 months or longer after Accutane should not be a problem. Historically we advised 1 year to wait for various procedures, but most physicians find 6 months to be safe as well. 

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