Perlane and Botox safe when nursing?

I received Botox and Perlane treatment yesterday and discovered it can cause harm to a nursing baby. I have a 10 week old son and I am incredibly concerned. The administering physician did not tell me about the potential harm. Please help!

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7 answers to “Perlane and Botox safe when nursing?”

A: Hold Off For Now

Christopher L. Hess, MD

There are no studies to indicate the teratogenic effects or if either product can be found in breast milk.  There are no contraindications in pregnant or breast feeding mothers in the FDA approvals.  However, it's always better to safe than sorry.  So I would not recommend breast feeding.

A: Botox, Perlane in Nursing Mother

Michael A. Persky, MD

HI Blake, We do not inject pregnant or nursing mothers with Botox and Perlane mainly  because of the litiginous society that we live in.  Studies have not been performed to test whether there is significant amounts of Botox in mother's milk, but most physicians believe that if there is any, it... more

A: Not advised

Nina S. Naidu, MD

Hi, although there are no studies on the use of Botox and Perlane while breastfeeding, it is generally not recommended.  Although it is unlikely that these could enter the bloodstream and your baby's milk, I would suggest that you speak to your physician in the event that he/she was not aware that you are... more

A: Botox and Fillers while nursing

Robert A. Weiss, MD

While it is a general rule that Botox and fillers should not be administered while nursing, it is unlikely that there will be any effect on your baby.   The amount of Botox is small and the amount that would get into the general circulation is miniscule.  Hyaluronic acid used in the Perlane is... more

A: OK there are no studies that show this is safe.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

 Dear Blake Our forms indicate that you should not receive any services while pregnant or nursing.  There will never be a study to determine if this practice is safe.  You need to be aware that many products find their way into the breast milk. Having said that, take a deep breath and forget... more

A: Did you inform the doctor?

Mary Lupo, MD

Was the treating physician informed that you were breast feeding? It is always important to tell your physician about your health and activities before undergoing any medical procedure, even if the procedure is minor and you have undergone the procedure before. I am not aware of any way the Perlane could get... more

A: Perlane and Botox while nursing.

Bryan K. Chen, MD

Perlane is extremely unlikely to pose any risks while breast feeding.  Botox poses a theoretical risk.  It is not known whether Botox passes through breast milk.  Botox is only minimally absorbed in the bloodstream and I see no reason why it would concentrate in the bloodstream.  You may... more

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