Im currently on Accutane and Im considering getting my nose pierced. Do you recommend I get it when I'm done with my treatment ?

Thank you for your question. A side effect of Accutane is highly sensitive skin and an increase risk of scarring when the skin is traumatized or injured either for medical or cosmetic purposes. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid any injury/trauma to the skin such as tattoos, piercings, or ...

Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...

Hello, thank you for your question.  An option that is available and very effective with very small chances of scarring is the Smoothbeam laser manufactured by Syneron/Candela.  The way the laser works, is the heat of the pulse penetrates deep in the tissue, stimulating collagen surrounding th...