I am breastfeeding my daughter twice a day. But want to resume my botox due to constant migraines. I also have found that my right brow sits higher than my left and this is most likely because of the effects of my botox (pre-baby) wearing off. Do I have to wait until my child is completely weaned to get botox again? Help!
Answer: Do I Have to Wait Until Weaning Before Botox? Hold Off On Botox While Breastfeeding The chance that Botox or any other neuromodulator — such as Dysport or Xeomin — could affect your breast milk is pretty low. These are local treatments that do not enter the bloodstream. However, when it comes to babies, we don’t like to take any kind of risk if a procedure isn’t absolutely necessary. If your migraines are debilitating, you may need to make the choice of getting Botox to control them; there are no studies that have linked any kind of risk to Botox and breastfeeding. I would not do it for the eyebrow asymmetry. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist or neurologist if you decide to move forward with Botox for migraines.
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Answer: Do I Have to Wait Until Weaning Before Botox? Hold Off On Botox While Breastfeeding The chance that Botox or any other neuromodulator — such as Dysport or Xeomin — could affect your breast milk is pretty low. These are local treatments that do not enter the bloodstream. However, when it comes to babies, we don’t like to take any kind of risk if a procedure isn’t absolutely necessary. If your migraines are debilitating, you may need to make the choice of getting Botox to control them; there are no studies that have linked any kind of risk to Botox and breastfeeding. I would not do it for the eyebrow asymmetry. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist or neurologist if you decide to move forward with Botox for migraines.
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November 15, 2017
Answer: Botox while breastfeeding Hello and thank you for your question. First of all, congratulations on your newborn and your desire to breastfeed! There are no studies regarding the safety of Botox or fillers while pregnant or breastfeeding. Therefore, most injectors do not inject during this time. However, once the patient has been properly consented and is aware of the lack of studies during breastfeeding, it is not unusual for patients to receive botox or fillers while breastfeeding. This would certainly be a personal position for the board certified provider and the patient. I hope this information helps and best of luck to you!
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November 15, 2017
Answer: Botox while breastfeeding Hello and thank you for your question. First of all, congratulations on your newborn and your desire to breastfeed! There are no studies regarding the safety of Botox or fillers while pregnant or breastfeeding. Therefore, most injectors do not inject during this time. However, once the patient has been properly consented and is aware of the lack of studies during breastfeeding, it is not unusual for patients to receive botox or fillers while breastfeeding. This would certainly be a personal position for the board certified provider and the patient. I hope this information helps and best of luck to you!
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November 7, 2017
Answer: Botox While Breastfeeding Hi and thank you for your question. There has not been enough research done on whether botox is safe to use while breastfeeding so doctors usually suggest to avoid it as a precautionary measure.
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November 7, 2017
Answer: Botox While Breastfeeding Hi and thank you for your question. There has not been enough research done on whether botox is safe to use while breastfeeding so doctors usually suggest to avoid it as a precautionary measure.
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October 20, 2017
Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport and Breastfeeding Most Doctors will recommend to not have Botox while pregnant or breastfeeding. There is no studies of the safety of Botox or Juvederm on this subject at this time. However, plenty of women have been pregnant or breast feeding while getting cosmetic treatments. All my patients are asked about this and informed that studies have not been performed. The decision is then left up to them. Best, Dr. Emer
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October 20, 2017
Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport and Breastfeeding Most Doctors will recommend to not have Botox while pregnant or breastfeeding. There is no studies of the safety of Botox or Juvederm on this subject at this time. However, plenty of women have been pregnant or breast feeding while getting cosmetic treatments. All my patients are asked about this and informed that studies have not been performed. The decision is then left up to them. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Should I Wait Til My Child Is Weaned Before Botox? Botox for Intense Migraines Should Be OK with Breastfeeding Botox is a local treatment and doesn’t enter your bloodstream, so it should be OK if you absolutely need it to control your migraines. However, if you’re looking for wrinkle control, please wait until after your child is weaned. Though Botox is safe, there are no studies that examine its effects in breast feeding. A board-certified dermatologist can administer Botox for migraine when you’re ready.
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Answer: Should I Wait Til My Child Is Weaned Before Botox? Botox for Intense Migraines Should Be OK with Breastfeeding Botox is a local treatment and doesn’t enter your bloodstream, so it should be OK if you absolutely need it to control your migraines. However, if you’re looking for wrinkle control, please wait until after your child is weaned. Though Botox is safe, there are no studies that examine its effects in breast feeding. A board-certified dermatologist can administer Botox for migraine when you’re ready.
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