Is It Possible to Get Breast Milk Tested for Trace Amounts of Botox?

I got Botox 3 days ago for the first time. I was actually getting an IPL and the dermatologist suggested Botox for my frown wrinkle.. I told him I was breastfeeding my 14 month old 1-2 times per day but that I wasn't making much milk - only 4 ounces. He said that as long as I didn't breastfeed for 2-3 hours that it wasn't a concern. I now regrget my decision after researching online. Can I get my milk tested to find out whether I should stop breastfeeding? :( I feel sick inside about this..

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Botox in pregnant or breast-feeding moms

It is one thing to inadvertently inject Botox/Dysport/Xeomin into a woman who is pregnant or breast-feeding. The manufacturers of these drugs suggest avoidance, and the medical literature is unclear of the risks. However, it is quite another matter to inject these neuromodulators into a woman, fully aware that she is pregnant or breast-feeding, and on top of that dismiss any concerns. I am absolutely horrified a colleague would knowingly do this. I would feel morally... more

Botox and Breastfeeding

Because there haven't been any studies done on Botox and breastfeeding, the manufacturer of the drug Allergan Pharmaceuticals, recommends that Botox be used with caution in breastfeeding women. The effects Botox may have on an infant are unclear, but it is unlikely to pass through breast milk in amounts significant enough to cause problems since only a very small amount of it is injected into the targetted muscles or the face and the majority of that is taken up by the targetted muscles... more

Breast milk tested for Botox

We strictly avoid Botox, fillers, lasers, IPL treatments on pregnant or breast feeding women. There are no studies proving that these procedures are safe or unsafe, but since they are elective cosmetic procedures, they can and should be delayed till after pregnancy or breastfeeding. Haowever, there are cases where a woman may get pregnant within days or weeks of having received a filler or Botox or a Laser treastment Again, no publications reporting harm... more

This doc is an unethical dirtbag, IMHO.

We do not perform aesthetic service on pregnant moms to be or breastfeeding mom. End of story. There is not enough research to know definitively if the practice is safe. There is no pressing health issue making it necessary to do the services. It only makes sense to wait. Now you are in the situation where you have had the service. What should you do? I do not believe that there is any evidence that this treatment will cause harm to your baby.... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

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Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Botox While Breastfeeding

Fortunately there is no evidence to suggest there is really any danger to the baby by having a Botox injection while you are breastfeeding. It's just common sense and a good precaution to not be injected while breastfeeding. I am not aware of any tests you can have done to have the breast milk analyzed for Botox. Keep in mind that within 20 to 90 minutes after Botox is injected, botulinum neurotoxin type A can be detected inside the motor nerve endings. Therefore the muscles and nerve... more

Breastmilk Testing for Botox?

Hi Mom. Sorry to hear about your situation. We do not believe that your physician should have suggested this to you and would seriously consider searching out another practice. Anyone that is going to suggest a breastfeeding mother have Botox injected is not scrupulous. With that said, there is no evidence to show Botox will or will not have an effect on your baby. The reason credible practices will not offer it is that we just don't know and it's a... more