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Some peels- have no downtime at all. Between cosmetic treatments and harm to your baby but most practitioners will not allow it.
You may want to consult your physician for further information and simple peace of mind.
How long after chemical peel can i breastfeed. 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.
If you are talking a real chemical peel that reaches the dermis of the skin- the recovery period is 7-10 days. Other chemical peels that are epidermalpeels like sal. Glycolic acid Jessners or TCA 10 you may or may not peel for 1-3 days.
Some peels- have no downtime at all. How Long After a Chemical Peel Can I Breastfeed. Although the chemical solution does not enter your bloodstream during the treatment we do not recommend chemical peels if you are currently breastfeeding.
There is very little research into the risks of chemical peels during the breastfeeding phase so we prefer to be cautious and advise clients. It is generally thought to be safe to breastfeed after a chemical peel because the peel does not actually enter the bloodstream. However some may debate doing such a thing and prefer to stay away from most chemicals during this phase.
You may want to consult your physician for further information and simple peace of mind. I hope this helps. There should not be a problem with your baby because of this treatment although we recommend stopping all elective treatments while breastfeeding or pregnant.
There is no research to show any link. Between cosmetic treatments and harm to your baby but most practitioners will not allow it. Published on Jul 11 2012.
The best time to consider a chemical peel is a minimum of 6 weeks following facial surgery. This provides time for the healing process to have occurred and the skin is stable to heal from the chemical peel. However many patients find that having to undergo a further treatment so soon after facial surgery is inconvenient and therefore elect to delay this treatment until a later time.
I usually have patients stop at least 3 days prior to their chemical peel. Afterward it depends on what kind of chemical peel and it also matters what concentration you are using. Generally it is a good idea to wait a week after your last day of peeling.
Generally it is a good idea to wait a. Week after your last day of peeling. I usually have patients stop at least 3 days prior to their chemical peel.
Afterward it depends on what kind of chemical peel and it also matters what concentration you are using. Absolutely no chemical peels while you are on Accutane and even for 6 months afterwards. Your skin is very sensitive and will not heal well.
Answered by Esta Kronberg MD. Absolutely no chemical peels while you are on Accutane and even for 6 months afterwards. This will improve within hours.
With deeper peels it is common to notice shedding of the skin within 1-2 days of treatment. This shedding can last up to 5 days after treatment. We recommend scheduling chemical peels around your work schedule if you are concerned about the social downtime.