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As Accent treatments are radio frequency treatments with no ablation of the skin and no need for regeneration of skin epidermis from sebaceous units, it is perfectly safe to have the Accent treatments whilst you are on such a low-dose accutane treatment regiment. Sincerely,Prof. BCK Patel MD, FRCS
I respect Prof. Patel's answer, but I would be hesitant to use RF on someone who is on Accutane. In theory, there is no need for the sebaceous glands to be functioning for RF, but it would be out of my comfort zone. I have seen a couple of burns after RF when performed by an inexperienced provider.
In theory, there should be no contraindication for the use of radio frequency treatments to areas of the body (not the breast) whilst breast-feeding. HOWEVER, surgeons are quite right to be ultra-safe and avoiding any cosmetic procedures, be they injections, fillers, lasers or radio-frequency...
Accent Laser emloys Radiofrequency (RF) energy to decrease cellulite and to tighten skin. Doctors usually recommend six treatments, and results can last up to 18 months.Rated 64% worth it on RealSelf as of this date. I prefer the VelaShape 3 for most areas which uses RF and Infrared.
A great option for fine wrinkles around the eyes is Pixel fractionated erbium laser or fractionated CO2 laser treatment. I have seen dramatic improvements with the use of Pixel fractionated erbium laser for both treating wrinkles and also having a tightening effect on the skin. I adjust...
Hi Sharon, First I would recommend doing the research through the Alma laser's web site almalasers.com as well as hearing what other people have to say about their experience. There are variables as to how the people who are reporting their results were treated. What they were dealing with in...
Hi Elizalily, Accent XL and Thermage are RF (radiofrquency) technologies that send heat from the surface of the skin down in an attempt to heat deeper layers to stimulate new collagen formation. The problem with RF technologies is that they cannot get the heat to the deeper levels...
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