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Do I Have to Wait 6 Months After Accutane to Use Mederma? (photo)

May 11, 2013
Asked By:tnelson88

I Finished my accutane treatment as of march 1 but I was left with much scarring. I know that you must wait 6 months before cosmetic procedures such as resurfacing and chemical peels can be done but I was wondering if i could use mederma in the mean time without causing problems with the healing process.

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