Stopped Using Isotexin Gel For Mild Acne. Am I Able To Get Medical Microdermabrasion Done?

Posted on Fri, 13 Jul 2012

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 Answered on

Thu, 2 Aug 2012 Last reviewed on

Question : hi i stop using isotexin gel 2 month ago which is is for mild acne. now my acne is clear however i have a few mild acne scars on cheecks. i want to know if i be able to get medical microdermabrasion done as i heard that you got to wait 6month if you were on accutane which has the same ingrediants as isotrexin gel.
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chandra Shekhar Sharma (28 minutes later)

Hi,

Welcome to XXXXXXX

Accurane leads to atrophy of sebaceous glands within the skin, thus healing is delayed healing after injury caused by microdermabrasion.

You should postpone dermabrasion for 6 to 12 months.

If you have further query, please feel free to ask.

With good wishes,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar