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scarring after accutane treatment

by meg630, Mar 20, 2009 01:30PM

After a six month treatment of accutant, I find I have mild scarring and was wondering what comes next. I was told it could take up to 4-5 months to feel the full effect of the accutane healing and that I should wait approximately six months before considering microdermabrasion, etc. What do you think?

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by loiloi

, Mar 21, 2009 10:21AM

To: mega630

The reason you can't have microdermabrasion for 6 months after Accutane is because of the increased risk of scarring. Your skin will remain fragilised for up to 6 months during which time you should not have any cosmetic procedure done.
Eloise.

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