Chemical Peel or Laser Resurfacing After Accutane Treatments

January 20, 2009
Asked By:hope613 in Brooklyn NY

I am done with the 6-month Accutane treatment, and now I am desperately waiting to get either a Chemical Peel or Laser Resurfacing for severe acne. Which of the two is better, and when can I get started with the treatment?

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November 9, 2016

Answer: Wait 6 months after Accutane for Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing, the gold standard for acne scar revision

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William Ting, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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November 9, 2016

Answer: Wait 6 months after Accutane for Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing, the gold standard for acne scar revision

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William Ting, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 26, 2023

Answer: Both can be combined for the best results

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 26, 2023

Answer: Both can be combined for the best results

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 9, 2016

Answer: One should wait a minimum of 12 to 24 months.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
November 9, 2016

Answer: One should wait a minimum of 12 to 24 months.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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October 16, 2011

Answer: Laser skin resurfacing after Accutane

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October 16, 2011

Answer: Laser skin resurfacing after Accutane

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September 25, 2010

Answer: Scarring treatments while you are waiting a year

September 25, 2010

Answer: Scarring treatments while you are waiting a year

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