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Isotretinoin, or more popularly known as Accutane can make the wound healing process quite unpredictable and placing you at higher risk of hypertrophic scarring. Therefore no ablative procedure such as chemical peel, dermabrasion, laser resurfacing is advisable within 6 months of Accutane. On the other hand, I have performed few Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing between 6-12 months after completion of Accutane with success and without complication; however, if you have the patience to wait for the full 12 months, you may be better off.
I do not believe there is anything in our Dermatology literature regarding the use of the Dermaroller after Accutane. However, I would wave a large yellow caution flag to this idea. Logically, this causes trauma to the skin and induces a healing process.Skin does not always heal normally for 6-12 months after Accutane treatment. Since the Dermaroller may cover the whole skin the results could be cosmetically a disaster. Although, I do not know for sure, you certainly would not want to be an experiment.
If all those other treatments did not improve your acne scars then I am sure you will not be happy with the dermaroller. The best treatments I have found are a combination of Sculptra injections and FX CO2 laser. The combination seems to give the best improvement. Good luck.
Hello, and thank you for sharing your story! Both microneedling and laser treatments can actually support your goal. They smooth and heal the skin, but you can intentionally skip over certain scars you want to keep. That way, the surrounding skin improves, and those meaningful scars remain part...
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. It's understandable to feel upset when an at-home treatment doesn't go as planned. Here are a few points to consider: Consult a Dermatologist: Given the changes you've experienced, it's important to see a dermatologist as soon as possible. They can...