How soon is it safe to get Botox after giving birth?

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I gave birth in February and am interested in getting botox. I am prone to various allergies and am wondering if it may be too soon to get botox in the event it could cause an allergy given the fluctuation of hormones postpartum. While I have never had an allergic reaction to botox, I did experience delayed reactions to hylauronic acid facial fillers on multiple occasions. Please let me know if this is an issue to consider with respect to the botox and how long I should wait for, if at all. Thx!

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Yes, there are women who get botulinum toxin during pregnancy or while they are breast feeding. However, this is for medical conditions that necessitate the use of botulinum toxin. The risk to the fetus, or a baby who is breast feeding is not fully understood. For cosmetic services, ethical injectors will advise you to wait. Unethical injectors will ignore the reasonable concerns and offer you Botox without regard to pregnancy or breastfeeding. That is not recommended.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi little.mermaid.xo! Having a Botox allergy is extremely rare. That being said, you can do a patch testing first and see how your react. You are able to start Botox injections after giving birth unless you are breastfeeding. Best of luck to you!

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Botox can be used after pregnancy, depending on whether you are breastfeeding. Being allergy-prone, especially to dermal fillers, may not make you a candidate for Botox. It is critical to work with an experienced, qualified injector that can provide a comprehensive overview of your health, allergies, and previous cosmetic procedures to make safe and effective treatment plans to target your needs.

Tommaso Addona, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
Depending on whether or not you are breastfeeding, you should be okay to start with Botox injections. If you are breastfeeding, it is not safe to get injectables yet. I recommend speaking with your injector about your options.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Lil Mer,
Congratulations on your baby!  It is safe to have Botox injections anytime after birth for the mother, the baby likely will not need any Botox for the next 25 to 30 years!   There have not been any studies on the transmission of Botox through mother's milk to infants.  If you are breast feeding consult with your pediatrician.  No worries regarding any increased risk of allergic reactions to Botox post partum. Good luck and be well!  
Dr. Persky
Encino, CA

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Contraindications to getting Botox include pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you are currently breastfeeding, then it is not advisable to get Botox. However, if you are not breastfeeding then it is medically safe to get botox after giving birth.

Danielle Shanley, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question. Congratulations on your baby. You should be fine to get Botox done as long as you are not nursing. There really isn't an amount of time you have to wait after pregnancy to get Botox but you should not get it done while nursing.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Once you have stopped nursing you can receive Botox.  I would not anticipate an allergic reaction if you have received it in the past without issue.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

We have not seen an allergic reaction to botulinum toxins in any of our patients after more than 20 years of administration. As soon as you can make it to your doc's office, you can receive Botox, if indicated. Thank you. Dr Joseph

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question! Botox can be done the day after you give birth. If you are breastfeeding you will have to wait until you are done breastfeeding. I would recommend reaching out to your certified injector.

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