Microneedling after Accutane - how long do I need to wait after stopping the medication?

October 12, 2022
Asked By:May0805 in Orlando, FL

Hi! I took 40mg of Accutane for 1 month before deciding to discountinue treatment. I wasn’t having any major side effects however after further research I decided it wasn’t a medication I wanted to be on. I’d like to do microneedling. How long do I need to wait after stopping this medication. Can I wait less than 6 months since I only took Accutane for 1 month? I’ve been told conflicting opinions on waiting 2 months and others saying 6 months. Thanks!

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