A 54-year-old female asked:
i just finish 11 month of accutane. i had severe cystic acne. the acne has clear up, but i'm left with acne scars. what are treatment available?
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Dr. William Rosenblatt answered
48 years experience Plastic Surgery
Yes there are: But -- you need to wait about a year after finishing accutaine before facial surgery for the acne. See a plastic surgeon.
Answered on Apr 3, 2016
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Dr. William Brender commented
45 years experience Plastic Surgery
I agree with waiting so that you do not get thick scars. Microablative and ablative resurfacing will help after you wait.
Feb 12, 2014
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Dr. James Okamoto answered
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No: Accutane should not be combined with Retin A unless directed by your dermatologist. Accutane will dry your skin and Retin A will exacerbate that.
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