Threading is one of the safest treatments for hair removal when using Accutane. There are no chemicals involved and the thread gently pulls ONLY the hair out. Not like waxing where your whole skin is pulled.
Conclusion: This limited study suggests that diode laser hair removal is safe in patients undergoing isotretinoin therapy.
Someone who has taken Accutane needs to have been off of the drug 6-12 months prior to dermaplaning. You may resume these treatments generally within five to seven days following your dermaplane. I also recommend that you avoid shaving, tweezing and waxing the areas to be treated one week prior to treatment.
A 2018 study, however, found that isotretinoin doesn't affect short-term hair growth. It also concluded that hair growth is only affected when people take very high doses of the drug.
Waxing or laser hair removal is a no-no during Accutane. Waxing will pull on your skin and cause a wound that may leave brown spots. Shaving is fine.
While taking isotretinoin you should avoid all elective surgical procedures. Also, you should avoid laser treatment, chemical peels, tattoos, piercings and even waxing your eyebrows (plucking is usually OK).
WARNING: Waxing is never done on clients taking Accutane and is not recommended for clients taking Retin A, Renova, Differin or other types of skin thinning acne medications.
For example, Accutane may affect the hair shafts and follicles themselves. Most of the time, any hair loss is temporary, and the thin hair should start to thicken again with time. However, some people may notice a permanent change in their hair after taking isotretinoin.
I stuck with the basics: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser and Daily Facial Moisturizer, as recommended by my dermatologist. I was also advised to stay away from any heavy exfoliation or products that were not made for sensitive skin.
It is very important that you understand and follow all of the requirements. You will not get another prescription unless you follow the instructions for the program. Swallow the capsule whole with a full glass (8 ounces) of water or other liquid. Accutane® and its generic products should be taken with food.
Oral isotretinoin treatment leads to structural and functional changes to the skin, making it much more sensitive to external mechanical stimuli. Wax depilation may lead to epidermal stripping in patients taking isotretinoin and therefore should be avoided in these patients.
Do not use Retin A, Tazorac or any serious retinoid for at least 1 week prior to your electrolysis treatment. Discontinue Accutane for at least 6 months prior to electrolysis.
In addition to clearing acne, dermatologists found that their patients on Accutane began to have a more youthful appearance. Their fine wrinkles disappeared, their skin tone was more even, and their face appeared fuller.
Isotretinoin is a pill you take for four to five months. Your acne will start to improve in one to two months, and the vast majority of people are clear at the end of treatment. It is the only acne medication that permanently reduces acne an average of 80 percent—some people a little more and some a little less.
Some people develop fragile skin, rash, or peeling skin on the palms and soles. You may notice a faint yellowing of your skin. Thinning hair is a possibility. Because your skin can become so fragile, hair removal techniques like waxing, dermabrasion, or laser treatments can lead to scarring.
Zenovia: After getting off Accutane, it's very important to continue being diligent about skin care. Incorporating an effective spot treatment, lightweight moisturizer, sunscreen, and retinol into your routine will help keep the skin balanced and healthy.
Lubricate your skin with a high quality facial oil. On Accutane, your skin is thirsty. To lubricate your skin from it's deepest layers, put on a facial oil. I like to do this straight out of the shower when my skin is warm and pores are opened up.
If you are on Accutane (for acne) or any sort of blood thinner you cannot be waxed until 6-12 months after you've stopped the medication.
Individuals do react differently to these medications and sometimes waxing can be done if proper patch testing is completed. Accutane (Acne medication) – You must be off this medication treatment course a minimum of one (1) year prior to waxing.
Do not have cosmetic procedures to smooth your skin (such as waxing, laser, dermabrasion) during and for 6 months after isotretinoin therapy. Skin scarring may occur. Avoid the use of alcohol while taking this medication because it may increase the risk of certain side effects (such as pancreatitis).
Laser hair removal is a simple, noninvasive procedure, but to be safe, we typically advise patients to wait at least one month after their last Accutane treatment to get laser hair removal.
Take isotretinoin once a day, at about the same time each day. Isotretinoin is best taken with or just after food. Swallow the capsules whole – do not split or chew them. Keep taking isotretinoin until the prescribed course is completed.
You should take Isotretinoin at the same time every day with a meal, preferably a meal that has 20g or more of fat.