I had Botox injected between my brows. I was told it was safe as long as I was not pregnant. After the injections, the doctor realized I have a newborn, asked if I was nursing. He told me he would not have treated me had he known. He informed me it was highly unlikely that it would enter my bloodstream so probably would not enter my breast milk. I am so nervous now and have not nursed for 3 days. Will I be able to resume?
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May 11, 2010
Answer: Botox in a nursing mother
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Lines, wrinkles and furrows often have two components to them. One is a static component, i.e. lines that we see when the face is at rest. The second is a dynamic component, i.e. the wrinkling that we see with movement of the muscles of facial expression. In youth, when we smile, scowl, or...
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You can combine injectables to personalize your treatment. I perform this as part of a "Liquid Lift". Neuromodulators like Botox can relax frown lines and hyaluronic acid injectables can lift the crease left behind. Studies have shown that the...
I highly doubt that the Botox is interacting with your sleep medication, amd the problem with your voice is a coincidence. However, the Botox in the crow's feet area can effect your smile if the zygomatic muscles in the cheek are overly-effected by the injections. This...
