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?

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

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

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!