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Hello RB5552! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant and one of the providers at Shah Facial Plastics. In general, PRP is contraindicated while taking Accutane. This is because Accutane is a potent chemical and thus the overall results of your PRP treatment may be affected. Therefore, it is recommended to discontinue Accutane for 6 months before undergoing any PRP treatments.
Hi, that is a great question! PRP can be done while you are on Accutane to the under eyes. PRP combined with micro-needling should not be performed while on Accutane.
Hi, I’m Lauren, the aesthetic injector here at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. Undereye PRP is a fantastic option for patients looking to brighten and rejuvenate the under-eye area. It works by boosting circulation and stimulating collagen production, which can help diminish dark circles, s...
Great question — and it’s one that comes up often among patients considering PRP or PRF treatments. While it’s true that NSAIDs (like ibuprofen) can temporarily reduce platelet activity and growth factor release, this effect is short-lived and generally does not cancel out the entire benef...
If your eye expert has ruled out fat protrusion as the cause of your under eye edema, there are other possible causes that may be contributing to the swelling. These can include allergies, sinus issues, dehydration, hormonal changes, or even a thyroid disorder. To determine the underlying cause...
It is difficult to determine the exact cause of the dark shadowing under your eye without a proper examination. However, it is possible that the PRF treatment caused some discoloration or unevenness in the skin. It is important to discuss this issue with the healthcare professional who...
Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
You are absolutely right — recent studies have shown that PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) contains several growth factors that may promote peripheral nerve regeneration and reduce neuropathic pain. Among these, NGF (nerve growth factor) and BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) play a key role i...
