I was on isotretinoin (accutane) for 5 months, im currently on my 4th month after the treatment. I had a dosage of 20mg the first month, and then 60mg for the rest. (Daily) My height is around 5’1, i weigh around 130 pounds. I’ve been thinking about getting a small tattoo recently, no bigger than an inch maybe but I’ve been scared because of all the reviews i’ve seen on getting one after accutane and hvaing to wait 6 months. I’ve been getting my eyebrows waxed just fine though.
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Answer: Accutane Acne Treatment / Tattoo -- See an expert
All of my Accutane/isotretinoin/acne patients do our Accutane protocol from emeragecosmetics.com (where we do free skincare consults daily) and peels like aerify/cosmelan/enlighten.
Acne requires a combination approach to get long-term improvement. For all patients on isotretinoin, we require...
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...
I suggest reaching out to an expert for a formal consultation. I like to recommend my patients start a combination of facial rejuvenation treatments.
1) Skincare with products and microneedling/PRP
2) PDT Light Therapy a few times per month with growth factors
3) Laser treatments like Clear +...