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How Long Should I Wait to Get Botox After Pregnancy?
Botox post-pregnancy is safe if breast feeding?
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Botox after breastfeeding
As long as you are not breastfeeding you can safely have Botox injected anytime after the pregnancy. If you are breastfeeding, you should wait until you are no longer breastfeeding before having Botox injected.
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Botox has not been clinically tested and is not FDA...
Botox has not been clinically tested and is not FDA approved for use during pregnancy, in people becoming pregnant, or during breast feeding. If you are not breast feeding, Botox would be safe to use immediately after giving birth. If you are breast feeding, you should wait until you have finished breast feeding before receiving Botox injections.
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox while nursing?
Both the FDA and Allergan, the manufacturer of botox, caution against treatment with botox in women who are pregnant or nursing. If you are or will be nursing, then the prudent thing to do would be to avoid treatment with botox entirely until your are no longer nursing. Always check with your doctor regarding recommendations in your particular case. Good luck.
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Botox after Pregnancy
You should consider Botox only after you have stopped breast feeding. You should not get Botox anytime during your pregnancy.
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Breastfeeding is best!
I can definitely sympathize with you on this one! I am a dermatologist in Texas and am currently breastfeeding my 10 month old baby boy. While I wouldn't dream of not breastfeeding, I have to admit it is very difficult to hold off on the botox. You know the difference it makes and if you're like me, you long to have those benefits as soon as possible especially after all the "lovely changes" the rest of your body has been going through. ...
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Arlington Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox and Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
In general, Botox is considered safe once you are not pregnant OR breast feeding. So, if you are breast feeding, just wait until you are done to go ahead with Botox.
Salt Lake City Dermatologist
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Don't use Botox when pregnant or if breastfeeding!
Botox is NOT to be injected on a patient who is pregnant or breastfeeding. No tests/studies have been completed on pregnant or breastfeeding women therefore it is NOT recommended to use Botox during this phase.
Brampton Plastic Surgeon
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Botox is not considered safe while pregnant or breastfeeding.
There are many medications that have never been tested for safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding, because no one is willing to take the risk that there is a problem. Botox has not been tested during pregnancy or breastfeeding, but please do not take the risk that some small amount of the toxin can get into your bloodstream, and therefore into your baby.
Remember this is the toxin that causes botulism, and while safe in the small controlled dosages given for cosmetic treatments in...
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No Botox® while breast feeding
We don't use Botox® if you're pregnant or while you're breast feeding. But with patients who have used Botox® for years in my practice, even after taking a couple of years off during pregnancy and breast feeding, they have learned not to frown and don't do too badly without it for a while. When they're done breast feeding, they can start up again.
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How long after pregnancy before Botox injections
Botox injections should not be done while breastfeeding. There are no studies done as to whether Botox is is safe during breastfeeding, and although the likelihood is small, it's not zero that some of it may get into the milk and be ingested by the baby. Therefore, it is best to wait with Botox injections until you are finished breastfeeding.
Otherwise there are no time restrictions as to how soon after pregnancy you can have Botox injections.
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Botox injections after pregnancy: Wait until you are done breast feeding
Botox is an active medication which should not be injected when you are pregnant or breast feeding. There is a risk of systemic distribution which may be a risk not worth taking. Take care of your baby and congratulations! Hold on until you are done. Dr. Trussler
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Can I Get Botox During Breast Feeding?
Hi,
My patients that are used to Botox always want to know if they are allowed to do Botox while pregnant or nursing. The medical studies are not conclusive but we DO NOT recommend Botox during these special times of your life. We don't know how much Botox can enter breast milk but honestly just enjoy your new special addition to your family and realize no Botox during breast feeding is a small price for a happy and healthy baby!
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Good things come to those who wait.
The 2 things my patients desire most while pregnant are a nice glass of Cabernet and their botulinum injections! SInce the effects on nursing infants are not well understood , wait on the Botox or Dysport until you are done breastfeeding. Good things come to those who wait!
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and Pregnancy
Quick Answer: It is recommended that you wait until you are no longer pregnant or breast-feeding before getting Botox injections.
Thank you for your question.
In our San Francisco area practice we do not recommend patients who are pregnant or breast-feeding receive Botox injections. Botox is pregnancy and breast-feeding category C, which means it has not been found to cause harm to the fetus or breast-feeding infant, however, not enough research exists to consider it safe for use...
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Botox and breastfeeding
Because there has been no studies to establish the safety of Botox during pregnancy or during breastfeeding, it is probably best to wait until after done breastfeeding. However, numerous women have accidentally gotten their Botox treatment prior to them knowing they were pregnant without any problems. The same is true for women who have gotten it done while breastfeeding. However until studies are performed, the best advice it to wait.
Austin Dermatologist
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I don't recommend Botox while pregant or breastfeeding
I do not recommend Botox while pregnant or breastfeeding. However, as soon as you stop breastfeeding you may be injected. Or, as soon as you deliver if you are going to use formula and not breast feed you may be injected. I will say from personal experience that if you are pregnant and undergo Botox and you have not realized you are pregnant , the chances are great that the baby will be fine. So don't worry, enjoy the pregancy and breastfeeding then when all is...
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Austin Dermatologist
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Botox and Pregnancy
Where there are no studies showing that Botox is unsafe during pregnancy or breast feeding, it is common sense no to take anything unnecessary that may affect the baby. So, please just wait until you are done breast feeding to have your next Botox treatment. Good luck.
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Botox in pregnancy and breast feeding not advised.
It is extremely important to avoid unnecessary medications in pregnancy and while nursing, Botox is no exeption. Wait until you finish nursing before restarting your Botox.
Paradise Valley Dermatologist
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Wait until you stop breast feding!
Botox is not recommended during the pregnancy or while breast feeding. Safety of the baby always comes first. You can use botox again right after you stop breast feeding your baby.
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Botox is not recommended during breast feeding
Botox is safe to use after pregnancy provided you are not breast feeding.
There has been no case studies on Botox and breast feeding however If you are breast feeding, it is recommended that you wait until you are no longer doing so.
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and Breastfeeding
While Botox is definitely not recommended during pregnancy, its use in breastfeeding has not been studied. Botox is pregnancy category C, which means there is some evidence that it may cause harm to the baby. My wife has been wanting her Botox for months, but is breastfeeding. Since my answer to her is wait until you're done breastfeeding, my recommendation to my patients is the same. The risk of causing harm is low. But, when you're...
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Botox and breastfeeding
Is not recommended. There aren't any studies to prove safety, so just wait until you're done nursing.
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Botox while breastfeeding, basically a no go.
If you are not breastfeeding after pregnancy, Botox is safe. If you are breastfeeding I wouldn't do it. If there is even the tiniest risk to your baby, which there could be, it's just not worth it. Especially for an elective procedure.
Austin Dermatologist
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Wait for Botox until you are finished breast feeding.
Botox is category C in pregnancy. This means that it hasuncertain safety in pregnancy. It has not been studied in lactating women as well. Wait until you have finished breast feeding. Warmest regards, Dr. Pippin.
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Botox and pregnancy
Botox and pregnancy has not been studied extensively because of the risks to particular test subjects and more so their babies. I would avoid it until breast feeding is complete. I would also not use botox during pregnancy. Why take a chance?
Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon
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