Dermabrasion for Thin, Scarred Skin After Taking Accutane?

September 22, 2010
Asked By:ivmi in Zagreb, 21

I've been taking accutane for 9 days(2 months ago)I don't know what happend, but my skin become thin, and very fragile.Now I have some texture changes like very shallow rolling scars(about 0.2-0.5 mm depth)can this scars be leveled with skin and what is the best method for this type of scarring?I must say that scars are soft and nontethering.also,when can i do any type of treatment, since my skin is very poor healing and i have redmarks for months and prior Accutane never had this problem! help!

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Answer: Dermabrasion is good for all skin types including sensitive skin.

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September 23, 2010

Answer: Accutane and Dermabrasion

Stephen Prendiville, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 23, 2010

Answer: Accutane and Dermabrasion

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September 22, 2010

Answer: Dermabarasion after Accutane

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September 22, 2010

Answer: Dermabarasion after Accutane

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September 23, 2010

Answer: Dermabrasion for Thin, Scarred Skin After Taking Accutane

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Answer: Dermabrasion for Thin, Scarred Skin After Taking Accutane

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