I am beginning Accutane in a few days. I also am considering a Tummy Tuck. Should I wait until I have completed the Accutane treatment before I have the surgery, or is it okay to have surgery while on this medication? If I should wait, how long after the Accutane should I wait?
Answers (4)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
This question almost seems designed to trick us dermatologists into saying that it is OK to go tanning. The answer would depend on your skin tone. I believeit would be prudent to wait one month for darker skin tones and two months for lighter skin tones. I do not believe this has actually been...
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...
Unfortunately, non are cheap. I guess you can thank all those frivolous lawsuits driving up the price. The vast majority of patients treated with Accutane and its generic forms did so well with no serious side effects. The isotretinoin option is so effective for severe acne when responsibly...
