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Botox Shortly Before Conceive, Could this Have Been Potentially Harmful?

asked 6 months ago by vinnya
Latest answer by Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Question viewed 112 times
Tags: pregnancy, risk

I've had botox injections (20 units) to my glabella 5 weeks prior to conceive. I'm really worried how this could affect my baby. There are a few comments posted but some time has ellapsed since. I was wondering whether someone could provide me updated information regarding this issue. Thanks

4 answers to Botox Shortly Before Conceive, Could this Have Been Potentially Harmful?

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Pregnancy Concerns with Botox

The thorough feedback from panel members should offer you more peace of mind as we also are in agreement with the statements. You may also want to consider contacting the manufacturer, Allergan, if wanting further information
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Do not have Botox when trying to conceive

When women are trying to conceive they should not have Botox but this does occur probably much more often than we are aware and yet there are no reports of a cause and effect problem. Please remember that Botox has not been studied in women who did or tried to conceive and so no one can recommend the treatment during that time. In all probability there is no problem but check with your gynecologist and pediatrician.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Botox before or during pregnancy and lactation

You are most likely fine and i hope that you get the desired effect of Botox through most of your pregnancy. the drug rapidly binds the receptors in the desired target and unbound molecules are likely quickly removed from the body. Botox is considered a class "C" drug during pregnancy. This means that some animal studies have shown adverse fetal effects, and that there are no controlled animal or human studies to support or refute the risk of harm.The risk of side effects in... more
Joseph Shvidler, MD

Tacoma Facial Plastic Surgeon
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We do not think this is a risk what so ever.

So many woman have had this service prior to conception at this point. There are no formal studies on this however and there is not likely to be any studies. Please be aware that women do get BOTOX for medical reasons during pregnancy and this in a very small number of case does not appear to be a health issue for the baby. Generally we do not recommend getting BOTOX if you are trying to conceive or know yourself to be pregnant but there is absolutely no reason to believe... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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