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Is it ok to have electrocautery or RF, or a linear scar revision on the chest while on Accutane?

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I watched a video about the new studies regarding skin treatment during an accutane course. Would it be OK to have an electrocautery or rf (skin classic, con med) on small sebaceous hyperplasia, enlarged oil gland and follicular macular atrophy spots on the chest while on accutane? And finally, what about a linear scar revision (excision and restitch) for a small raised scar (oval shape size of a raisin)? If so, what dose is safe?

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Dr. Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Dr. Sheetal Sapra, MD, FRCPC
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