I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant and I Had Botox

This topic has come up numerous times.  A visit with your obstetrician is strongly advised.  The animal studies are theoretical.  They may not have any bearing on humans.  The decisions are always individual.  There is a tiny study of woman who had BOTOX while being pregnant and it this small group, there were no problems with the pregnancies that went to term.  So it is recommended that you see your obstetrician to discuss the situation and have personalized recommendation in a situation where there are no definite answers.

Hi there!Of course it is important you are not pregnant or breastfeeding at the same time as having toxin or dermal filler injections. This is however based on 'medical caution' as there is no evidence out there to suggest it is either safe or unsafe. It is unlikely in this event that there will be any harm caused so rest assure however due to the above we remain diligent.Please do contact the practioner who carried out the procedure for any other queries or concerns.Best wishes, Dr Rupert 

There are no studies available to date that indicate that Botox crosses the blood-brain barrier, nor that it has any effects on the the developing embryo, or the uterus, during pregnancy.  The dosages of Botox that we use to inject the muscles of facial expression are extremely minute, targeted to very specific locations, and unlikely to enter the circulatory system.  In our practice, we do not administer Botox injections if we know a patient is pregnant or breast feeding, although we know the risks are unquantified, and most likely small.  Should you have further concerns, I would suggest you consult your obstetrician for additional reassurance.

I am not aware of any human studies that show adverse effects of Botox on pregnant women or the fetus.  That being said, cosmetic treatments like Botox and fillers are always deferred in women who are pregnant or nursing due to the remote possibility of unknown effects on the baby.  While the small amounts of Botox used in the face for cosmetic purposes is unlikely to cause any harm, a visit with the obstetrician would definitely be recommended.
All the best,

Unfortunately I don't think you are going to get a good answer from any plastic surgeons haha.I would defer this one to your OB/gyne and your pediatrician. They will be able to better advise you. That being said, you should have some piece of mind that the dose for cosmetic botox is very small compared to any of those mouse studies. So do your best to not google and see your OB/GYN asap. They will likely make you feel better.Hope this helps.Best of luck,Drc

Thank you for your question. I would not worry too much if you had Botox and found out you were pregnant. Botox works locally where it was injected and the dosing is very small. The makers of Botox would never consider sponsoring a study to see the saftey of Botox during pregnancy or breast feeding as it would be too risky for them. Likewise, for physicians. I generally provide reassurance for situations like yours and I do recommend that you stop any future injectable treatments until either the baby is born or until after breast feeding. I would also let you OB know that you had a Botox treatment during pregnancy so they are aware.