Can I get Botox one month before getting pregnant?

 Thank you for your question. If you know for sure that you were not pregnant, but you should be safe to have Botox.  

Prior to pregnancy botox is fine!  Botox has not been studied in women who are pregnant, however, many of my patients have had treatment without knowledge of their pregnancy and had no issues. The medication is not absorbed into the body at cosmetic doses and is only effective locally. In my opinion you have nothing to worry about , congratulations on your news! My suggestion is if you are concerned to see a "high risk" ob-gyne who can follow you closely during your pregnancy. But theoretically, this medication should not effect you or your baby negatively. Best, Dr. Emer.

Hi A03.  As with most other practices, we ask that our patients make us aware of they become pregnant, but treat patients as long as they are not pregnant at the time.  In instances where patients have gotten treatment and then found out they were pregnant, none have had any issues with their pregnancies.  

To my knowledge, there are no studies that can help us to give a completely accurate recommendation for you. You may want to ask your dermatologist how they feel about injecting you as you are planning to conceive.  Good luck!

Thank you for your question. There are no studies that show Botox impacts your ability to get pregnant or pregnancy. Out of caution, most doctors will not inject if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. However, I recommend you to follow up with ob/gyn to discuss your concerns and treatment. Best of Luck!