If I Have Only Been on Accutane 3 Weeks, Can I Have Laser Liposuction?

January 13, 2011
Asked By:Brandi_dale in Trebloc, MS

I want to have smartlipo on my outer thighs, but am on Accutane. I have only been on it 17 days and was wondering if I could get the surgery within the next week, would it be safe?

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January 22, 2011

Answer: Liposuction and accutane

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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January 22, 2011

Answer: Liposuction and accutane

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 15, 2011

Answer: You should not have any invasive procedure while on accutane

Matthew Schulman, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 15, 2011

Answer: You should not have any invasive procedure while on accutane

Matthew Schulman, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 15, 2011

Answer: If I Have Only Been on Accutane 3 Weeks, Can I Have Laser Liposuction?

January 15, 2011

Answer: If I Have Only Been on Accutane 3 Weeks, Can I Have Laser Liposuction?

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January 15, 2011

Answer: Accutane and surgery

January 15, 2011

Answer: Accutane and surgery

January 19, 2011

Answer: Liposuction should not be performed for 6-12 months after acutane

January 19, 2011

Answer: Liposuction should not be performed for 6-12 months after acutane

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