Can I undergo PicoSure while taking Ciproxina? How long should I wait after taking it?

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I have a ear infection and are taking Ciproxina (2 mg/ml / 10 mg/ml Ciprofloxacin/hydrocortison). Can I get Picosure laser treatment? If not, how long after using the medicine do I have to wait? The tattoo is on my arm.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Yes, you can still get your treatment but since certain medications will make your skin more sensitive to light, I would advise you to wait until you are done with your medication. This isn't an emergency so why risk it, right? My best, Dr. Sheila Nazarian @drsheilanazarian on Instagram

Morris Westfried, MD · Answer

You can do treatment but occasional drugs make you more sensitive to light so since it is not emergency wait until you compkete course ifantibiotics

Jonathan R. Fugo, DO · Answer

There is no contraindication to undergoing PicoSure (or any other laser treatment) while taking a course of antibiotics. The one exception would be active infection of the skin area that is to be treated with the laser. Given this is not the case in your circumstance, you can safely undergo your tattoo removal procedure at any time.

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