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How Long After Accutane is It Safe to Get a Tattoo or Have Teeth Whitening?

Kiwi 72May 15, 2010
I'm 29, 53kg, & took Accutane, 6 months, low dose 20mg every 2nd day, course ended April 2010. Can I get Zoom whitening, May 2010? Or must I wait because of Accutane? If so, how long should I wait? Also I want to get a tattoo how long should I wait after accutane treatment?

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