Procedure that involved lidocaine with epinephrine

[Cactusclub1]

Yesterday I had a procedure (Mohs surgery) during which lidocaine with epinephrine was used at three different points - those three instances occurred within a 4 hour window and involved multiple injections (all centered around the skin cancer lesion on my forehead).

I am breastfeeding a 3 week old, 9lb baby - I’ve been pumping/dumping but curious when I will be able to resume feeding?

Thanks!

[admin]

Cactusclub:

When feeling comes back in the incision, you can go ahead and breastfeed. This is generally 3-4 hours. Lidocaine is not a big problem in breastfeeding...particularly the intradermal injections.

Tom Hale Ph.D.

[Cactusclub1]

Thanks, Tom.

And to clarify - the epinephrine does not create any longer lasting issues?

[admin]

Cactus: The half life of epinephrine is only 2 minutes. Its gone really quickly.

Tom Hale