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One should wait at least 6 months after accutane therapy before having a Fraxel treatment. Accutane changes the way skin heals and it is safest to recover before having laser treatment or surgery. If surgery is unavoidable, it may be performed but special precautions should be observed. Ask your surgeon.
If you have non-ablative (such as Fraxel Restore) you can usually safely have that laser 6 months after Accutane treatment, if you have ablative (such as Fraxel Repair) you should wait 12 months.
12 months waiting period after completion of isotretinoin (Accutane) for laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, or chemical peel has been a dogma in cosmetic dermatology. However, more and more physicians have experience in performing fractionated laser resurfacing such as Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing 6 months after completion of isotretinoin. The key is to work with an experienced board-certified dermatologist to make sure that you are a good candidate prior to procedure and to manage post-op wound care.
After using accutane, I would recommend waiting at least 6 months. This medication changes your skin's ability to heal. Due to this, it is important to recover after accutane before having any type of laser or surgery. If surgery is necessary, it may be performed but special precautions should be taken. Be sure to find a board certified physician to evaluate your skin for laser treatments.
No, you cannot use the Fraxel laser while undergoing Accutane treatment because the healing process is compromised while on Accutane. I recommend to my patients that they wait one month after completion of the Accutane course for treatment with the Fraxel re:store or the Fraxel re:pair.
There is a lot of controversy as to the time period after cessation of Accutane therapy before undergoing laser resurfacing. At one time, it was suggested that people be off Accutane for one year prior to undergoing laser resurfacing. Today we don’t wait anywhere near as long. The recommendation is 1-6 months based on different physicians’ viewpoints.
Hello, Thank you for your question. Each of these treatments works in a different way, and it’s important to understand what they actually do before deciding which might be worth investing in. Fillers are designed to replace lost volume, but they do so by introducing a foreign material b...
Hi! Pico Genesis is a great option for improving undereye dark circles and overall discoloration/hyperpigmentation on the skin. The Pico Genesis™ laser helps to balance and clear your skin by selectively shattering unwanted pigmentation and remodeling the upper layer of the skin. Often t...
Thank you for your inquiry! Lasers such as Microneedling can be performed to minimize the appearance of scars. We would love to see you in person or virtually to discuss treatment options or schedule a consult with a licensed aesthetician.