Laser tattoo removal and Roaccutane


Roaccutane or Isotretinoin is currently the standard care for the treatment of severe, scarring cystic acne. The most common adverse effects are a transient worsening of acne (lasting 2–3 weeks), dry lips (cheilitis), dry skin, and a propensity to sunburn easily, due to the skin being more photosensitive.

 Roaccutane is a absolute contraindication for any laser treatments including Laser tattoo removal. Unfortunately  the Q-switched laser can be ablative on the skin of someone taking roaccutane . Roaccutane increases cell mitosis and may compromise wound healing especially required for tattoo removal. 

 The patient needs to be off medication for one year prior to commencing treatments.  

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