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 underIPL q&a

Is IPL and other forms of laser safe on Accutane?

anonv1Feb 16, 2016
My current doctor in Singapore claims that a non ablative laser is safe on Accutane(20mg once a day for 10 months) and some other derms I've spoken to here in SG claim treatments like IPL are safe on Accutane. However when I speak to my Australian dermatologist back home, he says any form of laser and especially IPL is not safe whilst on Accutane. Or is this a "old timer philosophy" ?

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 143 Reviews
Answered on Feb 16, 2016
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. Morris Westfried, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Mar 15, 2016
Answer

More IPL Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

IPL related energy does not penetrate into the subcutaneous or deeper structures in the neck such as arteries, veins, thyroid or parathyroid glands or submental, sublingual or parotid glands.Dr Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Daniel Levy, MD

Because the underlying trigger for notalgia paresthetica stems from nerves, Botox may help with the discoloration and itch.  There is a study which supports this treatment option:"Weinfeld PK.  Archives of Dermatology 2007 Aug;143(8):980-2.  Successful Treatment of Notalgia Paresthetica with bot...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Eye protection is important during any laser procedure, especially so if it is on the face.Dr Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member

+4 answers
See all IPL Q&A
See more IPL Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE IPL GUIDE →