Facial Injections: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

Botox and breastfeeding

Because there has been no studies to establish the safety of Botox during pregnancy or during breastfeeding, it is probably best to wait until after done breastfeeding.

However, numerous women have accidentally gotten their Botox treatment prior to them knowing they were pregnant without any problems.

The same is true for women who have gotten it done while breastfeeding. However until studies are performed, the best advice it to wait. (Steven E. Rasmussen, MD, FAAD, Austin Dermatologist)

Botox safe after pregnancy

Botox is safe to use after delivery, however, if you are breast feeding it is recommended that you do not use Botox.

There are no known adverse events to a breast feeding infant as a result of Botox to mom while breast feeding, however, there are no controlled studies.

It is known that a great number of women have ignored this warning and received Botox while breast feeding. The same holds true for receiving Botox during pregnancy. There have been no studies, there have been women who have purposely or accidentally received Botox while pregnant, and there have been no reports of fetal injury from these imporper uses of Botox. (Louis W. Apostolakis, MD, Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Do Not Use During Breast-Feeding

Although there have not been any case studies on whether one should use Botox during pregnancy or after, I highly recommend that you should not use Botox while you are pregnant or breastfeeding. (Sanusi Umar, MD, Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon)

Botox should not be used during breast-feeding

In general, Botox can be resumed soon after child birth as long as you are not breast-feeding. However, you should not use Botox or Dysport if you are still breast-feeding. (Sherry Li, MD, PhD, New York Dermatologist)

Botox and pregnancy has not been studied extensively because of the risks to particular test subjects and more so their babies. I would avoid it until breast feeding is complete. I would also not use botox during pregnancy.

Why take a chance? (Chris Thiagarajah, MD, Denver Oculoplastic Surgeon)

While Botox is definitely not recommended during pregnancy, its use in breastfeeding has not been studied. Botox is pregnancy category C, which means there is some evidence that it may cause harm to the baby.

My wife has been wanting her Botox for months, but is breastfeeding. Since my answer to her is wait until you’re done breastfeeding, my recommendation to my patients is the same. The risk of causing harm is low.

But, when you’re doing this for cosmetic reasons, it’s just not worth it. (John Bitner, MD, Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Botox and Motherhood

Botox should not be used during breast feeding or pregnancy. Any use of botox should be done once breast feeding has ceased. (Anil R. Shah, MD, Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Botox and breastfeeding is not recommended. There aren’t any studies to prove safety, so just wait until you’re done nursing. (Carmen Kavali, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)

Can I Get Botox During Breast Feeding?

My patients that are used to Botox always want to know if they are allowed to do Botox while pregnant or nursing. The medical studies are not conclusive but we DO NOT recommend Botox during these special times of your life.

We don’t know how much Botox can enter breast milk but honestly just enjoy your new special addition to your family and realize no Botox during breast feeding is a small price for a happy and healthy baby!. (Grace Liu, MD, Newport Beach Dermatologic Surgeon)

I do not recommend Botox while pregnant or breastfeeding. However, as soon as you stop breastfeeding you may be injected. Or, as soon as you deliver if you are going to use formula and not breast feed you may be injected.

I will say from personal experience that if you are pregnant and undergo Botox and you have not realized you are pregnant , the chances are great that the baby will be fine. So don’t worry, enjoy the pregancy and breastfeeding then when all is done and the time is right treat yourself ! (Mary Ann Martinez, MD, Austin Dermatologist)

Wait until you stop breast feding!

Botox is not recommended during the pregnancy or while breast feeding. Safety of the baby always comes first. You can use botox again right after you stop breast feeding your baby. (Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS, Chicago Plastic Surgeon)

Botox is not recommended during breast feeding

Botox is safe to use after pregnancy provided you are not breast feeding. There has been no case studies on Botox and breast feeding however If you are breast feeding, it is recommended that you wait until you are no longer doing so. (David A. F. Ellis, MD, Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Botox in pregnancy and breast feeding not advised.

It is extremely important to avoid unnecessary medications in pregnancy and while nursing, Botox is no exeption. Wait until you finish nursing before restarting your Botox. (Susan Van Dyke, MD, Paradise Valley Dermatologic Surgeon)

Botox and Pregnancy

Where there are no studies showing that Botox is unsafe during pregnancy or breast feeding, it is common sense no to take anything unnecessary that may affect the baby. So, please just wait until you are done breast feeding to have your next Botox treatment. (David Shafer, MD, FACS, New York Plastic Surgeon)

How long after pregnancy before Botox injections

Botox injections should not be done while breastfeeding. There are no studies done as to whether Botox is is safe during breastfeeding, and although the likelihood is small, it’s not zero that some of it may get into the milk and be ingested by the baby.

Therefore, it is best to wait with Botox injections until you are finished breastfeeding. Otherwise there are no time restrictions as to how soon after pregnancy you can have Botox injections. (Emily Altman, MD, Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon)

Botox injections after pregnancy: Wait until you are done breast feeding

Botox is an active medication which should not be injected when you are pregnant or breast feeding. There is a risk of systemic distribution which may be a risk not worth taking. Take care of your baby and congratulations! Hold on until you are done. (Andrew P. Trussler, MD, Austin Plastic Surgeon)

Good things come to those who wait.

The 2 things my patients desire most while pregnant are a nice glass of Cabernet and their botulinum injections! SInce the effects on nursing infants are not well understood , wait on the Botox or Dysport until you are done breastfeeding.

Good things come to those who wait!. (Randolph Capone, MD, FACS, Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Botox while breastfeeding, basically a no go.

If you are not breastfeeding after pregnancy, Botox is safe. If you are breastfeeding I wouldn’t do it. If there is even the tiniest risk to your baby, which there could be, it’s just not worth it.

Especially for an elective procedure. (Daniel J. Ladd Jr., DO, Austin Dermatologist)

Wait for Botox until you are finished breast feeding.

Botox is category C in pregnancy. This means that it hasuncertain safety in pregnancy. It has not been studied in lactating women as well. Wait until you have finished breast feeding. (Gregory Pippin, MD, Metairie Facial Plastic Surgeon)