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Is Photofacial Safe While Breast Feeding?
I had a baby two months ago and have some melasma. What is the best way to treat it and is a photofacial safe to do while breast feeding?
Asked 27 months ago by
pineapplesage in Austin
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Photofacial while breastfeeding probably safe, but not advisable
Dear Pineapplesage
Congratulations on the birth of your baby.
Photofacial in itself (exposure to intense light on the face) is probably perfectly safe while breastfeeding. However, there has never been and there will never be a study on its safetly. The big problem with having photofacial while breast feeding is the topical numbing cream that is used on the face to make the procedure comfortable. These products are absorbed through the skin and will enter the breast milk. A small amount of...
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