When to start beam after Accutane?

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Im am coming up on exactly six months post accutane. I was wondering if it would be safe and effective to start beam treatments for overall post facial redness now.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I do this treatment while the patients are on accutane it helps speed up the healing of the acne and improves scarring.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Vbeam laser is an excellent modality for patients who have rosacea, blushing of the skin, facial and body telangiectasia, spider veins, redness, post surgical redness, and skin flushing. It is a safe procedure that can be used at varying depths to help treat micro blood vessels in the skin. We also use it in our office for facial skin inflammation, keloids, and hypertrophic scarring. It is an important part of scar therapy. Vbeam can be combined with chemical peels and other lasers, but experience with the treatment is essential. The Vbeam laser does not affect deeper tissue. Schedule a consultation with an expert in Vbeam and you will find it to be an excellent modality for many skin types. 
 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Jerome Potozkin, MD · Answer

For most people it would be considered safe to use a non-ablative laser such as the VBeam 6 months after treatment with Accutane.  I recommend consulting with a physician who has extensive experience with both Accutane and the Vbeam.

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