Is IPL laser safe after 1 week of isotretinoin?

Question

i took one week of isotretinoin a couple weeks ago. do i have to wait 6 months before doing laser treatments?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

you can use IPL when you are on isotretinion . we find that microneedling with fractional non ablative laser is best with the IPL to get even more outcome.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Johnson C. Lee, MD · Answer

IPL is a non-ablative light therapy which works by selectively heating pigment in the skin. Isotretinoin at a low dose so long ago should not affect your IPL treatment if performed correctly. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD 
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Aurora DeJuliis, MD · Answer

As a rule of thumb you need to wait 3 to 6 months after using isotretinoin for laser treatment on your face. But since you used it for such a short period of time you might be safe. You need to check with the physician that prescribed the medication first.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Yes, the revised consensus board published in JAMA 2017 and many other journal articles have proven the safety of IPL in patients on isotretinoin. I use common sense with this application, if skin is fragile, despite the does, my power on the IPL goes down. Your dermatologist who is up to date with the papers will know what to do. All the best. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

Is IPL laser safe after 1 week of isotretinoin?

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