I got half a syringe of Botox in my forehead last week and I didn’t know I was 6 weeks pregnant. Will it harm my baby?

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Janet Turkle, MD · Answer

There are no studies to support the use of Botox in pregnancy and thus its use is not recommended in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. That said, it is not unusual to have Botox injected when pregnant before the pregnancy is known. There seems to be no known ill effects. Don’t panic!!  Please discuss your concerns with your OB

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hello Nicola. Plenty of people have been unknowingly injected with Botox and fillers while pregnant and there have been no reported effects on children. However, you should avoid future use of Botox and fillers until you’re done with pregnancy and breast feeding. Be sure to discuss this issue with your OB.Best wishes. Dr. Aldo

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and Congratulations! As there are no studies on determining the safety of Botox during pregnancy we do avoid this procedure. However, it is not unusual to have Botox injected before a pregnancy is known and there have not been any reports of adverse effects. Therefore, if you still have concerns it always good idea to bring it up with OBGYN. Best of Luck!

Gary Gesualdi, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your pregnancy.  Absolutely nothing to worry about.  Botox toxin is used in such small amounts and is given in a dilute solution and no detectable amount will enter your blood stream and therefore will not be transferred the baby.
Share info with you OB for further reassurance.
Good Luck!

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

Although Botox is not approved during pregnancy as nothing else is either there are many instances of pregnancy occurring along with Botox and there are no reports of any adverse effect on the mother, the baby or the pregnancy

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