How long should I wait until after Zenatane to have Bellafill?

Thank you for your question.  Typically, I wait one year after the completion of Isotretinoin (Accutane, Zenatane, Absorica, Sotret, Amnesteem, Claravis) treatment to perform any cosmetic procedures including Bellafill.  It is best to discuss your treatment with a board certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon. 

Zenatane or Accutane is basically a tretenoin or Vitamin A
drug that interferes with wound healing and can cause increased scarring. Bellafill is a filler that relies on your
body’s ability to produce scar. As a
result, the two do not mix. Some
physicians say that you should wait 3 months after stopping your Accutane
before getting something like Bellafill, some say 6 months and others say a
year. To be safe, you should wait one
year. You could try on of the shorter
term fillers, like Juvederm or Restylane, and when they wear off you can go to
a permanent solution as long as you are a year out from taking the Zenatane.



I hope that helps.



Best regards.