3 months post op of Accutane, can I have Laser Hair Removal?

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Hello i was wandering if i could have laser hair removal 3 months after accutane.My doctor said i can have it 3 months after accutane is finished.I was wondering if this is okay and if you have treated patients 3 months after they had finished accutane.I am desperate for an second opinion.Thank You

Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The package insert advises waiting for 6 months upon completion of Accutane.  However, there has not been any research or studies stating it is safe or not safe to do so prior to 6 months. You will need to accept the risk if you do it prior to the recommendations. Be sure to be supervised by a board certified dermatologist. I hope this helps.

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

You could have a small test patch done with the laser to see if your skin is still sensitive after your Accutane treatment.  Have it done in your physician's office.

David Goldberg, MD · Answer

This may be safe for you. Although we used to wait 6-12 months after Accutane use before performing laser hair removal, recent studies have suggested that this is not required.

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