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Avoid any invasive procedure that can harm your skin while on Accutane. Electrolysis may be done by an experienced practitioner. While on Accutane, we advise our patients to moisturize their skin with Elevase Moisture Booster with ceramides to improve skin barrier function.
I would wait 6 six months after you last dose of Accutane to have any elective procedure performed. Accutane can slow down the healing process and may increase the risk of scarring. I even advise patients if they can hold off on any surgery for at least 6 months after the procedure and if they need to have a procedure performed, I have them consult with the physician performing the surgery first.
I think that you would be fine to resume your regular maintenance facials. However, you may want to begin with mild facials since your skin may be a little more sensitive than it has been in the past. If you tolerate it okay, then proceed with your regular facials.
A 10 month dose is safe. The important thing with Accutane is the total cumulative dose of the medication. Accutane will not break you out in places that you didn't before. It causes everything to surface that was going to eventually because it's changing the pores and glands under the skin...
Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...