How long to wait until a tattoo post Accutane?

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I have been on accutane only 3 months and two weeks after the treatment i got my ears pierced and its fine. How long do i have to wait for a tattoo? Its been 1-2 months that im off already, my face oil is back and overactive as usually.

Michael A. Greenberg, MD · Answer

I agree with the prior answer that three months is not the standard treatment with Accutane.Having said that, I recommend two to three months before getting inked.  I know from experience with my own tattoos (yes, a dermatologist with ink!) how much tissue damage they do and how long it takes for them to heal.Accutane changes your skin and you want your tattoo to have every chance to heal perfectly!!

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

Well clearly you weren't on Accutane for long enough to have any kind of cure, so you're going to need to go back on at some point here.... 3 months is not nearly enough of a cumulative dose. That being said, a tattoo is a lot of tissue damage, and I'd wait at least 3 months more to get one. "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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