Can I get botox armpit injections at 6 weeks of pregnancy for sweating?

Question

I have been getting shots for excessive perspiration for a a few months now, I recently found out I am pregnant, can I still get the shots in my armpits?

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question, and congratulations on your pregnancy. Most Physicians do not like to prescribe medicines for pregnant women unless really necessary. Our office has a policy to not administer Botox or Fillers in pregnant patients. Always best to let your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon know about what is going on with your health. Congratulations again.

Jeffrey J. Roth, M,D,, F.A.C.S.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Las Vegas Plastic Surgery

Jeffrey J. Roth, M,D,, F.A.C.S.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Las Vegas Plastic Surgery

Jose Telich, MD · Answer

Dear bestie80 congratulations on your pregnancy.

The effect of Botox on the development of babies is currently unknown, so the application of the neurotoxin is not recommended during pregnancy.

Deborah Marciano, DO · Answer

Botox is a toxin. Even though is safely used on face and body, because there is insufficient data, it is best to avoid Botox during pregnancy.
Best of luck,
Dr. Deborah Marciano

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  As a case of "better safe than sorry" Botox should not be given while a patient is pregnant. Hope this helps.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

During pregnancy, it is not recommended to have Botox treatment.  This is done in order to be certain that there will be no harm to the fetus.  You should wait until after pregnancy and breast feeding before resuming Botox treatments.

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question! Unfortunately, I do not recommend receiving botox while pregnant. It is not FDA approved for someone to receive botox while pregnant.

Vibha Gambhir, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question! No, it is not recommended to get Botox injections while you are pregnant.  While there is no definitive evidence that Botox can harm your unborn child, it is advised to refrain from getting these injections until after you have given birth.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It is recommended patients do not have Botox injections while pregnant.  There is not sufficient evidence showing it is safe to have Botox during pregnancy, therefore it is best to wait until after you've had your baby to consider further Botox treatments.

Pranav Shukla, MD · Answer

Botox is safe during pregnancy, and you may continue to have botox treatments for hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating. Botox does not have any systemic side effects, so it is safe during pregnancy. Typically, people need treatment every six months for these conditions, so that you might need one to two treatments during your pregnancy. There are not enough clinical data for breastfeeding, but breastfeeding is relatively safer. I hope I have answered your question.

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

While there is no evidence to suggest that botox can harm the fetus, there are no studies have been conducted on pregnant patients, which means nothing should be injected until after the pregnancy for safety purposes.