Botox during pregnancy - what is the risk of adverse outcomes?

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Hello... I was wondering what physicians’ thoughts and practices are around Botox (miniscule dosages) during pregnancy. I know it’s a Category C drug but recent studies also seem to show no adverse outcomes. Thanks in advance for your input.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

There is a lack of studies that prove that it is safe for women to have Botox injections while pregnant and that there are no untoward effects on the baby.  It is recommended that you wait until you have had the baby and completed breastfeeding before having Botox injections.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @dcgirl44236, thank you for your question. Botox reduces wrinkles and expression lines on the skin, among other things. To apply it, certain factors must be considered, and one of the most important is pregnancy. In pregnancy, you should not take any medication that is not prescribed by your doctor to treat any symptoms measuring the consequences for the fetus. For more information and recommendations, it is prudent to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Like many drugs, Botox had not been studied in pregnant women, so it is unknown if there would be any possible adverse events.  I would say that it is unlikely that there would be any adverse events, but it is recommended to avoid any unnecessary medications or treatments during pregnancy and breast feeding, just to be on the safe side.

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question! I do not recommend receiving botox while pregnant. There is not enough data/studies out there to determine if this will harm the pregnancy.

Vibha Gambhir, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question. We do not advise botox during pregnancy. As some side effects have happened, there is not enough studies to know the full effects. It is advised to stay away until after pregnancy and breast feeding is done.

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