My doctor is planning on starting me on the lowest possible dose on a long term course of accutane (20 mg/week) However, I would like to get Thermage soon and I was wondering if you can do Thermage while on low dose accutane? I know a lot of procedures are a no-no while taking accutane, but because of the ultra low dose I'm wondering if I can get away with it.
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Thermage is an outstanding radiofrequency device to tighten the skin. It is entirely safe for patients with vitiligo and will not have an interaction. Please consult an expert in Thermage for the best skin tightening results. Best, Dr. Green
Thanks for your question. I have been doing Thermage since 2001 and have seen a "dent" only one time and it was in the early years of Thermage. The dent was corrected with Sculptra. I have never seen hyperpigmentation secondary to this proceedure, but it could occur if an area became too ho...
Hey there,Definitely maintenance thermage sessions done once in 2 years. will give you the desired results provided you follow a healthy diet and lifestyle and don't gain weight.Hope this helps.