I did not know that I couldn't take Botox while I was nursing my 3 month old, yet the plastics surgeon did answer "it's OK" when I raised my concern before the injection of 25 units. When I got other information after the injection it's already too late and I immediately stopped breastfeeding. My question is how long should I wait to start breastfeeding again? And how long to get pregnant again? Is there any ways to help metabolise Botox faster like more sports or taking more certain food...?
Answer: Botox is currently not recommended in patients who are breastfeeding, pregnant, or plan to get pregnant. Botox is currently not recommended in patients who are breastfeeding, pregnant, or plan to get pregnant. Although there are no studies to prove or disapprove this, the risks would not justify this type of study to be performed in pregnant women. Even if placed locally, a tiny amount could potentially end up in the bloodstream and circulated throughout the body. It would just be safe to just avoid Botox injections during breastfeeding and pregnancy.
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Answer: Botox is currently not recommended in patients who are breastfeeding, pregnant, or plan to get pregnant. Botox is currently not recommended in patients who are breastfeeding, pregnant, or plan to get pregnant. Although there are no studies to prove or disapprove this, the risks would not justify this type of study to be performed in pregnant women. Even if placed locally, a tiny amount could potentially end up in the bloodstream and circulated throughout the body. It would just be safe to just avoid Botox injections during breastfeeding and pregnancy.
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June 4, 2015
Answer: Botox during Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Dear miraabc:The same Botox medication is used cosmetically and therapeutically. Cosmetically, Botox use is recommended against while pregnant or breast feeding. Presuming: 1. Botox effects are local, tiny and occur within an hour of injection. The molecule is broken down soon after, and 2. Your infant has not suffered any concerns,I do not anticipate any further effects or issues to you or your baby. You should review this concern with your Obstetrician!Therapeutically, Botox is used for many medically indicated procedures with gastro-intestinal, neurological and urologic muscle spasms. Certainly, these issues arise during pregnancy or nursing. I do not know the manufacturers or FDA recommendations of Botox's therapeutic use during pregnancy or nursing but you may contact the Consumer line at Allergan Pharmaceutical at 1-800-433-8871 regarding these issues. I wish you the best!
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June 4, 2015
Answer: Botox during Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Dear miraabc:The same Botox medication is used cosmetically and therapeutically. Cosmetically, Botox use is recommended against while pregnant or breast feeding. Presuming: 1. Botox effects are local, tiny and occur within an hour of injection. The molecule is broken down soon after, and 2. Your infant has not suffered any concerns,I do not anticipate any further effects or issues to you or your baby. You should review this concern with your Obstetrician!Therapeutically, Botox is used for many medically indicated procedures with gastro-intestinal, neurological and urologic muscle spasms. Certainly, these issues arise during pregnancy or nursing. I do not know the manufacturers or FDA recommendations of Botox's therapeutic use during pregnancy or nursing but you may contact the Consumer line at Allergan Pharmaceutical at 1-800-433-8871 regarding these issues. I wish you the best!
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