Fotofacial - what are the risks?

Is it risky to have a foto facial while breastfeeding?

1 answer to “Fotofacial - what are the risks?”

A: Photofacial Generally Safe in Breastfeeding Women

Corey S. Maas, MD

 Photofacial or Intense Pulsed LIght (IPL) treatments are used to remove red and brown (age) spots.  The light itself is "broadband" meaning it is not laser light and as long as it is not applied to the breast itself (where it could cause swelling or inflammation), there are any effects of... more

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