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Is Breast Feeding Safe After A Chemical Peel?
Question: I am breastfeeding my 5 month old son. I had a facial with a light salicylic peel this morning at 9 am. I did not know that it was contraindicated while breastfeeding. I told the lady that was doing the facial that I was breastfeeding and she seemed to think it was safe, but after searching online, I am really worried about harming my son. I have pumped and dumped my milk twice. Do you think it will be ok to breastfeed him now? What are the possible side effects of this?
Brief Answer:
There is no reason that you cannot safely breastfeed after a chemical peel
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and i hope I can help you today.
I am not sure what website instructed you to dispose of your breast milk after having an acid facial peel, but generally, cosmetic procedures to the outside of your body like facials, waxing, hair and nail care are not contraindicated during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Certain dermatologic medications that are given by prescription, like Retinol derivatives like Retin-A, are not recommended during pregnancy because they can be absorbed somewhat through the skin, but non-prescription acids are not absorbed by the body and have no way to transmit to breast milk.
Many companies recommend avoiding using their products while pregnant or breastfeeding because they are concerned about liability, where there is no real medical evidence that it is harmful. A good general rule to consider when having a beauty treatment is- If it cannot harm you, it cannot harm an unborn baby or your breast milk. In general, few substances can be transmitted into breast milk that are not swallowed. The internet is full of misinformation, and generally, your OB doctor or pediatrician is the best source for information about safety and breastfeeding.
So in general, you do not have to be concerned about any beauty-related treatments, creams, lotions or procedures harming your baby via breastfeeding. So I do not recommend you dump your milk or that you need to avoid breastfeeding any further.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that this information was reassuring. If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
There is no reason that you cannot safely breastfeed after a chemical peel
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and i hope I can help you today.
I am not sure what website instructed you to dispose of your breast milk after having an acid facial peel, but generally, cosmetic procedures to the outside of your body like facials, waxing, hair and nail care are not contraindicated during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Certain dermatologic medications that are given by prescription, like Retinol derivatives like Retin-A, are not recommended during pregnancy because they can be absorbed somewhat through the skin, but non-prescription acids are not absorbed by the body and have no way to transmit to breast milk.
Many companies recommend avoiding using their products while pregnant or breastfeeding because they are concerned about liability, where there is no real medical evidence that it is harmful. A good general rule to consider when having a beauty treatment is- If it cannot harm you, it cannot harm an unborn baby or your breast milk. In general, few substances can be transmitted into breast milk that are not swallowed. The internet is full of misinformation, and generally, your OB doctor or pediatrician is the best source for information about safety and breastfeeding.
So in general, you do not have to be concerned about any beauty-related treatments, creams, lotions or procedures harming your baby via breastfeeding. So I do not recommend you dump your milk or that you need to avoid breastfeeding any further.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that this information was reassuring. If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
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