Can you have Vbeam treatments while on very low dose Accutane?

I am currently on a very low dose of Accutane. I take 10mg once every four days. I have read the Vbeam laser can be used in these circumstances at a low setting with no problems. Is this correct?

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Celibre Medical Corporation

Published on Apr 17, 2015

It's not recommended. Even low dose Accutane is very photo-sensitizing. Any diligent (safety-minded) practice would make you wait 3-6 months after getting off Accutane before having laser treatments.

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Answered by Celibre Medical Corporation

It's not recommended. Even low dose Accutane is very photo-sensitizing. Any diligent (safety-minded) practice would make you wait 3-6 months after getting off Accutane before having laser treatments.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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