Is It Safe to Have Hyaluronic Acid Injections While on Accutane?

Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...

Interesting question. Theoretically this should not be a problem. However, since this is a totally elective procedure, even the most remote chance of an untoward event would compel me to not recommend it. Accutane can effect healing and re-epithelialization of the skin. Placement of material in...

This is a very important are of questioning.Alcohol is absolutely not safe while taking recommended doses of Acne. Alcohol and Accutane are both metabolized in the same area of the liver and can cause cause stress to liver health.It is safe to work out at the gym however, you may experience more...

Accutane effects skin regeneration and healing. This is mainly important when laser procedures are considered on the face.  Accutane can also cause deformities in utero, so women cannot take it if they plan on getting pregnant.  It should not impact healing from liposuction.

I typically dose Accutane for a six month treatment course to minimize the side effect profile.  While individual results vary, most patients experience their "Aha" moment during the third month where all the symptoms of acne seem to improve suddenly.  

Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...