Two weeks ago I got a mole removed on my face and in order to minimize scarring I had 15 units of Botox injected next to the incision. This week I found out I'm pregnant. Can this harm my baby? Is it more dangerous that the procedure was done so early in the pregnancy? How long will the toxins be in my body? I'm really concern.
February 23, 2015
Answer: Botox at 2 weeks of pregnancy This is extremely unlikely to be a problem. Done correctly, Botox is injected directly into muscles; not into vessels where there is a very remote possibility it could get to the embryo. Relax! Many patients find out they are pregnant within a few months of a Botox injection. I have been injecting Botox into patients for almost 23 years, and I have never once heard or read of an adverse side effect to a baby as a consequence!Debbie Kessler Hudak, MD
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February 23, 2015
Answer: Botox at 2 weeks of pregnancy This is extremely unlikely to be a problem. Done correctly, Botox is injected directly into muscles; not into vessels where there is a very remote possibility it could get to the embryo. Relax! Many patients find out they are pregnant within a few months of a Botox injection. I have been injecting Botox into patients for almost 23 years, and I have never once heard or read of an adverse side effect to a baby as a consequence!Debbie Kessler Hudak, MD
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February 19, 2015
Answer: Had Botox, found out I'm pregnant I would not worry. This literally happens ALL the time. It happened to two of my medical assistants in my office and they both have beautiful, healthy babies. Because we are capable of finding out much sooner now that people are pregnant, my assumption is that over the years, thousands of people probably got Botox and didn't know they were pregnant. I would not panic or worry. Enjoy your pregnancy and don't fret. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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February 19, 2015
Answer: Had Botox, found out I'm pregnant I would not worry. This literally happens ALL the time. It happened to two of my medical assistants in my office and they both have beautiful, healthy babies. Because we are capable of finding out much sooner now that people are pregnant, my assumption is that over the years, thousands of people probably got Botox and didn't know they were pregnant. I would not panic or worry. Enjoy your pregnancy and don't fret. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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