Salacylic acid and lactic acid peels in breastfeeding

I just had a deep peel with lactic and salicylic acid and I am breastfeeding a 14month old. Did I do damage? I didn't even think about it being damaging!

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Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Jan 31, 2012

Not that I am aware of but would avoid in future.
David A. Engleman M.D.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Not that I am aware of but would avoid in future.
David A. Engleman M.D.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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