Can I Do IPL While Nursing?

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Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

I recommend waiting to do IPL treatment once you are done with nursing.  Your hormone levels are still elevated while nursing and this may increase the risks for pigment issues with IPL treatment.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

There should be no adverse effects on IPL on nursing. There are no negative effects after the procedure is complete. I would recommend one to three sessions to improve results with the IPL in my office. Surgery90210

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

There is no problem having IPL treatments while you are nursing.  Remember to use sun protection after your treatments.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

I have treated many patients in my office with IPL who are nursing. There are no issue with it, nor are there adverse affects in the literature or from the manufacturers.

Can I Do IPL While Nursing?

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