Breastfeeding but face needs a pick-me-up -- what can I ask doc to use?

[Anonymous]

I am 7 months into breastfeeding and will likely be breastfeeding for several more months. I would love to have a few of these darn laugh lines erased but I don't know what's safe while breastfeeding.

Suggestions?

[Anonymous]

I've heard that Botox is out of the question. What about Restalyn?

[Anonymous]

As much as I would like to weigh in, it is best for you to schedule a visit to the doc and get the professional's advice. Most of them don't charge for an initial consultation.

[Anonymous]

unfortunately most things are out while BF. Have you tried make-up alternatives, like face primers?

[Anonymous]

Are lasers out while BF?

[Anonymous]

Maybe lasers, but I went to the derm right around when you did and she said that most stuff (even Clearasil) was off-limits during BFing.

[Anonymous]

If it were me, I'd ask my doc for Retin-A. But not tell him I was breastfeeding. I would never use Retin-A during pregnancy, but I feel comfortable with it while BF'ing. I'd be surprised if you found a doc who would prescribe it if s/he knew you were BF'ing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If it were me, I'd ask my doc for Retin-A. But not tell him I was breastfeeding. I would never use Retin-A during pregnancy, but I feel comfortable with it while BF'ing. I'd be surprised if you found a doc who would prescribe it if s/he knew you were BF'ing.

I would NOT advise this. There's a reason they won't prescribe it.

[Anonymous]

Obviously, everyone needs to assess their own comfort level with this. I'm not concerned about it while BF'ing. It's about the only thing I would use, though, in addition to maybe salicylic acid and alpha hydroxy acid products, and of course sunscreen. I wouldn't go with Botox or Restylane.

http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/acne-meds.html

OP, you could try drinking lots of water and really upping the proportion of non-starchy vegetables and fruits in your diet. It's not going to make a dramatic overnight difference, but it will make a difference.

[Anonymous]

my mother used to use beaten egg whites on her face before an event and it was like an instant facelift...no lie, it was seriously amazing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If it were me, I'd ask my doc for Retin-A. But not tell him I was breastfeeding. I would never use Retin-A during pregnancy, but I feel comfortable with it while BF'ing. I'd be surprised if you found a doc who would prescribe it if s/he knew you were BF'ing.

I would NOT advise this. There's a reason they won't prescribe it.

My derm prescribed it while I was breast-feeding, and she said she used it while BF as well. It is just during pregnancy that it is contra-indicated. Kellymom.com agrees with this, too.

[Anonymous]

Glycolic acid face cleanser.

[Anonymous]

Acceptance. Anything else looks fake and plastic and over time makes you look older than you would have should you age naturally.