Is it safe to have surgery while on accutane?

The use of isotretinion impedes wound healing and has been associated with poor scar formation.  For an elective procedure as yours, I would recommend waiting 6 months after you discontinue the medicine before considering treatment.  Good luck.Best, Payman Kosari, MD, FAAD

I recommend waiting until after you finish your course of accutane.  The duration of accutane is completely dependent on your weight and severity of acne.  I like for my patients to be clear at least one month before stopping accutane.  Accutane impairs wound healing, so I would wait at least a month after finishing accutane before surgery, when accutane is completely out of your system.  Most formal recommendations say waiting 6-12 months before surgery, but this is more based on tradition than science.