Restylane and Botox side effects on pregnancy?

I agree with all the other doctors who have responded to your question.  Botox in cosmetic doses is extremely unlikely to have caused any harm to your baby.  Restylane is even less likely to have resulted in any problems.  Maternal stress, however, can contribute to birth defects so please stop... more

Ginger, While no healthcare provider would ever recommend that you have these injections, especially Botox when you are pregnant,  neither product used during your procedure are injected in sufficient quantities to be absorbed into your blood stream. There are reports of patients in whom this has occurred... more

It is unlikely that either of these naturally occuring substances would result in any problems but it is important to let your Obstetrician know. It is also unlikely that your obstetrician would truly do anything different so don't expect  any tests or interventions other than observation. As stated... more

Odds are, everything will be fine. That early on in pregnancy, the toxin will likely have no effect at all. The Restylane should be no problem as well. I always recommend that patients trying to get pregnant do an at home pregnancy test before their elective cosmetic procedure. That way, they do not worry... more

 Dear Ginger No one, no one recommends that you have BOTOX and Restylane if you are pregnant.  However, there is absolutely no evidence that you should have any concerns about your recent treatment and your pregnancy.  The amount of BOTOX that is used for cosmetic purposes is very small.... more