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Is it safe to get a facial with retinol products including a chemical peel while breastfeeding? will it affect the breastmilk?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Should not: Based on the products used, your aesthetician should be able to give you the final word. All the best.

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/17/2018

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