Restylane: Q&A
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Is It Safe to Get Restylane While Breast Feeding?
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roccoreno
in Los Angeles
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Restylane - safety while breast feeding
Logic seems to suggest that even if miniscule amounts of restylane were to reach the breast milk, it would be unlikely to harm the breast-feeding baby. There are no studies to help guide this decision, and I doubt that a study will ever be conducted to address this question. Receive restylane injections at your own risk while breast feeding (albeit, probably a very small one).
Good luck.
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Restylane while breast feeding
When it comes to such discussion we need to discuss it legally, scientifically, and logically. These are not always in agreement.
LEGALLY - It is THE official stance of Medicis, the producer of Restylane and Perlane that the safety of Restylane and Perlane for use during pregnancy, in breastfeeding females or in patients under 18 years has not been established.
You may find out more about this at www.restylaneusa.com where you will find links to both the Restylane and Perlane Package...
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Breast feeding and any elective procedures always carry some potential risk
Breast feeding and any elective procedures always carry some potential risk. While there are no reports of Restylane entering the blood stream and potentially breast milk, if you were dead set on getting the filler, then I would pump several bottles first and wait about 12 hours or so to make sure that there is no lingering effects from the injection. Ultimately, it is probably best to wait until breast feeding is finished for your child.
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Restylane and breast feeding
Dear Roccoreno
Breast feeding should not be a contra indication to Restylane injections as the molecules don't travel in your body and remain fixed at site of injection. At the same time, studies have not and probably will not be conducted to test out safety. In short, nobody knows if there is a true risk. I would tell my patients there is no contra indication but it has not been studied.
Good luck!
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Breast feeding and fillers
Since I do not think there are any studies reporting on this, I do not think anyone can give you the correct answer. The likelihood it would be harmful is probably very low, but I would refrain from dong so until you complete breast feeding.
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Is it Safe to Get Restylane Injections While Breast Feeding? Yes, Just Not in the Nipples.
Hi Roccoreno,
It should be safe to receive Restylane injections while breast feeding, just avoid the currently popular area that exotic dancers request to have injected to increase their "tips", the nipples. What is the worst thing that will happen; your child will have slightly more pouty lips?
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Most likely safe to get Restylane while breastfeeding, but totally not advisable
Dear Roccoreno,
Restylane is made from a naturally occuring sugar gel. It appears to be very safe. However, it's safety is untested in nursing mothers. I do not foresee it ever being tested in nursing mothers. If you were treated, could it cause a problem for your baby? Most likely not. However, why would you even take this small risk?
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Restylane while Breast Feeding
There is no answer for this questions. Looking at it scientifically, Restylane contains HA which is a normal molecule in your skin anyway. However, there are no studies saying one way or the other. In my view, why take any chance. Just wait until you are done breast feeding. Good luck.
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Restylane and breast feeding
Nobody can give you a straight answer on this because I doubt any studies have been done on Restylane and breast feeding. You might call the company and ask them.
Personally, I would not recommend doing this becasue of the concern of micro-transmission of foreign material in the milk. Not that this would ever happen, but you wouldn't want to worry.
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Restylane While Breastfeeding?
Hi roccoreno. While there are no studies to indicate that it would be harmful to your baby to get Restylane injections while breastfeeding, most experienced practitioners will not provide cosmetic treatments during this time for liability reasons. We ask our patents to come back when they are done breastfeeding.
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