I took a 3 months course of Accutane (40mg) and now want to get a regular facial. How long should I wait?
Answer: Follow accutane with Venus Viva RF, chemical peels, Vbeam, and LaseMD Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.
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Answer: Follow accutane with Venus Viva RF, chemical peels, Vbeam, and LaseMD Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.
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April 1, 2010
Answer: Facials after Accutane Hi there-
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December 2, 2020
Answer: Facial after Accutane Thanks for the question. Generally, it is better to avoid facial for about 3 months after completing a course of Accutane. You are at an increased risk of scarring if you undergo a procedure involving injury to the skin after Accutane, occasionally with waxing of the eyebrows, chemical peels or a more invasive procedure during a facial. A routine facial that merely includes application of lotions, astringents and soft scrubbing is tolerable. The cosmetician doing the facial should be careful when performing extractions and should do only a minimal exfoliation. Furthermore, a facial that do not involve extractions and exfoliations could be done any time after a course of Accutane. I hope this helps.
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December 2, 2020
Answer: Facial after Accutane Thanks for the question. Generally, it is better to avoid facial for about 3 months after completing a course of Accutane. You are at an increased risk of scarring if you undergo a procedure involving injury to the skin after Accutane, occasionally with waxing of the eyebrows, chemical peels or a more invasive procedure during a facial. A routine facial that merely includes application of lotions, astringents and soft scrubbing is tolerable. The cosmetician doing the facial should be careful when performing extractions and should do only a minimal exfoliation. Furthermore, a facial that do not involve extractions and exfoliations could be done any time after a course of Accutane. I hope this helps.
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April 13, 2011
Answer: Accutane and facials
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April 13, 2011
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December 15, 2009
Answer: Facial Treatments after Accutane I would ask your dermatologist if he/she has an esthetician in the office to have these facials performed. An esthetician who works with your dermatologist will hopefully be familiar with Accutane, and your case in particular. Although that is not always the case in every office, it really is best for the patient when the esthetician and doctor work closely together. My estheticians are very familiar with Accutane, as well as other courses of treatment I prescribe, and know how to care for the skin properly in each case.
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December 15, 2009
Answer: Facial Treatments after Accutane I would ask your dermatologist if he/she has an esthetician in the office to have these facials performed. An esthetician who works with your dermatologist will hopefully be familiar with Accutane, and your case in particular. Although that is not always the case in every office, it really is best for the patient when the esthetician and doctor work closely together. My estheticians are very familiar with Accutane, as well as other courses of treatment I prescribe, and know how to care for the skin properly in each case.
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