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Is it safe to do botox while pregnant?

27 doctors weighed in across 10 answers

Please Don't: Although it has not been studied specifically in humans, it is not recommended to get Botox treatments while pregnant or breast feeding. The little one comes first! hope you have a great pregnancy!

Answered 6/24/2014

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No botox pregnant: Avoid Botox if you're pregnant. Don't chance anything on your baby for an elective cosmetic treatment. That said, there have been no reports of which i'm aware that conclude that babies born to mothers who had Botox had problems. It hasn't been studied so no one can approve it.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Probably: I have injected several patients during their first trimester, second trimester, and third trimester of pregnancy and they all had full term pregnancies with normal childbirth and healthy babies. There are no studies that prove Botox is safe in pregnancy but i don't think it's unsafe either. I have no problem injecting people who are pregnant.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Bryan McIntosh answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Unknown: The research has not been performed, and for good reason. Nobody wants to risk a child's health and development for the cosmetic benefit of the mother. It is not recommended that you have Botox treatments while pregnant or trying to become pregnant. Don't risk it.

Answered 5/12/2016

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Dr. Lisa Kates answered

Specializes in Dermatology

No Botox or Dysport: The simple answer to this question is no. According to the package inserts, injections with either Botox or Dysport is contraindicated during pregnancy. The safety of the unborn baby is of utmost importance during your pregnancy.

Answered 6/25/2014

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We don't know: Botox during pregnancy has never been studied and there is no answer to this question. The best answer is to avoid anything that may be harmful if you can. Since Botox is unproven to be safe during pregnancy, it would be best to avoid it.

Answered 10/1/2015

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Not tested: The safety of Botox during pregnancy has not been tested or proven. Therefore, for the safety of the fetus, it is recommended that women not use Botox during pregnancy.

Answered 7/3/2015

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No studies: No fda clinical studies conducted on pregnant women so it's not really known what would happen but not advisable to use during pregnancy since there are no studies proving its safety. And since it's cosmetic there's no reason to take any chances during pregnancy.

Answered 11/2/2016

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Probably, but don't: The only thing i would add here is that, while I do not offer Botox injections to patients who are pregnant, and i suggest you avoid it if you are or may be pregnant, if you find out later that you were pregnant when you had your Botox injections, i don't think you should worry too much about it as it is very unlikely that there will be any ill effects; it just hasn't been studied.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Refrain: Although , Botox has been used on children and adults for cosmetic and non-cosmetic problems, it has not been studied on pregnant woman. Hence, it is best to refrain from using it during this time period.

Answered 6/24/2014

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