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?

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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?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

My best advise is consult your pediatrician for their advice.  The TCA does not last long in the system so some might advocate resuming breast feeding after a day.  The body makes endogenous retinoic acid.  Studies suggest that retin A used topically is absorbed systemically but the concentrations are not higher than the retinoid acid made by the body.  Hope this helps.  As a rule of thumb-no aesthetic services until you are finished with breast feeding.

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