Is it safe to get Botox or fillers done if trying to get pregnant or newly pregnant?

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Currently not pregnant but will try soon.. I recently got Botox done and may get fillers in the next few weeks.. Is there harm in that if I get pregnant?

Richard W. Westreich, MD · Answer

Fillers, specifically hyaluronic acid based filler, with the exception of lidocaine (which is in most fillers these days) are completely safe. There is no systemic absorption of filler gels. Botox does have a slight systemic absorption on the day of injection. If you believe you may be pregnant or could be pregnant, I would recommend avoiding botox. Fillers are probably safe, but best to wait a week, take a pregancy test, and make sure before having either treatment.

Theda C. Kontis, MD · Answer

There is no harm in getting Botox or fillers before you are pregnant. However, if you are pregnant, please don't get any treatments done. While there are not any documented problems from Botox or filler injections on pregnant women, it is just not worth the risk.

Eric Schweiger, MD · Answer

Since there are no studies on Botox and fillers during pregnancy, we do not know for sure if it is safe and we cannot assume that it is. To be conservative, do not get any elective treatments like these during pregnancy. There are very few “safe” options during pregnancy and even over the counter anti-aging ingredients like retinol and anti-acne ingredients like salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide should be avoided. It is not worth the risk.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I would not recommend fillers or bottom while you are pregnant. There is always a risk albeit small that their could be complications with the procedure.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

I do not recommend that patients have any elective treatments, unless authorized by their gynecologists, if pregnant.  Unless you are on contraception, it is inadvisable to have Botox.

Nicole Hayre, MD · Answer

I always advise my patients to avoid Botox and fillers if they are actively trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, or are nursing.  These procedures have not been proven to be safe in these situations, and so the risks do not outweigh the benefits.  I know it can be hard to wait, but it is worth it!

Shervin Naderi, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi.  I would not recommend Botox or Fillers while trying to get pregnant, while pregnant or while breast feeding.  Same goes for skin care products like Retin-A, Hydroquinone, or many of the peels containing things like Salicylic Acid.  Some of these have been proven to be harmful and others have not been studied specifically but its always best to be on the cautious and conservative side.

Is it safe to get Botox or fillers done if trying to get pregnant or newly pregnant?

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