Can someone using Retin-A or Accutane have any Physician’s Choice treatments?
We generally recommend that Retin-A® use be stopped five to seven days prior to a peel and five to seven days post treatment because of potential irritation and uneven peel penetration. Accutane® users tend to have very dry and sensitive skin and should be off of Accutane® for three to six months and receive a peel that is appropriate for their skin type only after getting authorization from their dispensing physician. Your skin care specialist should always be made aware of any Retin-A® or Accutane® use. Failure to do so could lead to unpredictable and damaging results.
