Can I Have Zeltiq While on Accutane?

I'm on my 3rd month of 60mg Accutane and I was wondering if I get Zeltiq done on my back. If not, how long should I wait after finishing Accutane before going for Zeltiq?

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CoolSculpting can be done after Accutane, but when...

Unlike stated in a response to this question by another provider, CoolSculpting is not a laser. There have been questions raised, but never proven, if Accutane (isotretinoin) can induce a higher risk of developing scarring after laser resurfacinig of the epidermis and dermis. There is a risk of scarring from these procedures without Accutane and proving a higher correlation of scars with those on Accutane who had laser resurfacing has been difficult. Whether this... more

Coolsculpting and Accutane

What is known is that Accutane does make you more prone to developing hypertrophic scars in injured skin. That's why laser treatments, peels, and microdermabrasion are not recommended while you are on Accutane. While Coolsculpting causes minimal injury to the skin, besides the subcutaneous fat, I would recommend to hold off on treatment for at least 1 month after your last accutane dose.

Zeltq and Accutane

Yes, Zeltiq is safe and effective in conjunction with any medication, including Accutane. While a patient is on Accutane, facial laser treatments should be avoided, however. But Zeltiq uses laser technology but is using gentle freezing.

Accutane and coolsculpting

My recommendation would be to not undergo coolsculpting while accutane remains in your body and fat cells. Although the literature has not studied this, Accutane does impact healing of the skin after certain trauma and prudence would dictate to wait until it is out of your body.

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Zeltiq and Accutane

The common rule of thumb for laser procedures and isotretinoin (Accutane) is to wait 6 months post discontinuing the medication to perform any procedure that has a small likelihood of scarring. The isotretinoin makes it a little more difficulty to heal in general, so the concern is that injury/scarring from an overzealous laser procedure would be more damaging. Zeltiq is not a laser. It uses cooling to injure fat cells. There have been no reports of scarring though... more