Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underThermage q&a

Thermage while on microdose Accutane?

Dp831Sep 4, 2017
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.

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Jason Emer, MD profile photo
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
4.7 | 522 Reviews
Answered on Sep 6, 2017
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. Michele S. Green, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Oct 1, 2017
Answer
Dr. Alexis Parker, MD - Account Suspended
Physician
Answered on Sep 11, 2017
Answer

More Thermage Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Michele S. Green, MD

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

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Alexis Parker, MD - Account Suspended

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...

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jayanthy Ravindran, MS, DNB, MRCS

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.

+10 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jayanthy Ravindran, MS, DNB, MRCS

Hey there,Body Thermage is mainly indicated for skin tightening. This happens because of new collagen formation. Subcutaneous heating may cause some fat lysis but not significant. Therefore if you have subcutaneous fat first some procedure like cryolipolysis should be done before Thermage...

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Michele S. Green, MD

A combination of treatments can help with this delicate under eye area. I use PRP with microneedling, eMatrix with the special eye piece, and under eye fillers to help rejuvenate this area.  Thermage is great for rejuvenating collagen and skin tightening for the entire face and eyes and v...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Brian S. Biesman, MD

Thank you for your question.  While it is unlikely you have any permanent damage, without more information and the results of an ocular examination it is impossible to answer your question definitively.

+1 answers
See all Thermage Q&A
See more Thermage Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE THERMAGE GUIDE →