Can I have IPL while on Accutane ??

Question

I have taken accutane just 10 mg for 3 months. I'm considering that I gonna to take ipl or not. If i take ipl, does it have any effect to my face ?

Brian S. Biesman, MD · Answer

I think it is unlikely that you will find a physician willing to perform IPL or any other laser or technology based treatment if you have been treated with Accutane within the preceding 6 months.This is from both a safety standpoint as well as a liability standpoint

Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Accutane is a photosensitive medication. I would recommend waiting at least 6 months before doing any laser treatments as this can cause burn and/or hyperpigmentation. I hope this helps!

Michael H. Gold, MD · Answer

Thanks for
your question – and the legal answer is that you need to wait at least 6
months, if not a year, off Accutane before having any laser procedure. From the
reality point of view, there is enough now published in the medical literature
that IPL treatments on Accutane are not going to lead to any untoward effects,
but most board-certified dermatologists or plastic surgeons would probably not
want to treat you until at least 6 months off the drug. I hope this helps.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

You should not have IPL if you are taking Accutane UNLESS you are seeing the same physician for both and they know exactly what is going on. There are very specific things that can be done so you can safely do both, but it is necessary for your physician to be actively involved in both! "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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