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I Had a Chemical Peel with Retinol & TCA, but I Am Breastfeeding. I Didn't Know That I Shouldn't Have Had One. What Should I Do?

March 18, 2014
Asked By:Dll4

I recently had a chemical peel with retinol and tca. I am breastfeeding Nd did not know it was not recommended. I came home and washed my face , but it had been several hours. I also pumped and discarded. What should I do?

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