How long should I wait to get a tattoo after finishing Accutane?

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I finished my 6 month round of accutane around mid-April. How long should I wait before getting a tattoo? (I don't know if it matters, but I was on 40mg once a day for the first month, 60mg once a day for the second month, and 40mg twice a day for the rest.)

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question. A side effect of Accutane is skin sensitivity and increase risk in scarring when the skin is traumatized or injured. I generally recommend my patients to wait at least 6 months after stopping Accutane before having any skin procedures done. I highly recommend you consult with your dermatologist regarding your questions and concerns. Take care and good luck.

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