Botox and Breastfeeding - What are the most current research studies regarding Botox and breastfeeding? Am I okay to continue?

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I had 30 units of Botox injected into my fine line last week, I am currently breastfeeding my 7.5 month old however since the procedure 6 days ago I have been using expressed frozen milk. What are the most current research studies regarding Botox and breastfeeding? Am I okay to continue? I don’t particularly want my journey to end. I feel I should have done more research! Would you continue? Do you know of anyone who has continued or any case of problems passed to the baby?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

It is not recommended or encouraged. While the risk may be small or not, we don't know.  We don't do research on this subject and you do not want your baby exposed to botox in your breast milk. If you insist on getting botox, stop breast feeding. If you feel strongly about breast feeding your baby, stop getting botox.  I would not give your baby any of the breast milk pumped for the first few days after the botox treatment.  While there is no research on when it might be safe, the botox is rapidly absorbed and likely there is no free botox in your body after a few days.  Again that is not an endorsement for the practice you are engaged it.  For a more definitive answer, consult your treating pediatrician.

John W. Gillespie III, MD · Answer

There hasn't been research or currently on-going research on the subject of breast feeding and/or pregnancy and administration of Botox.  The risks are therefore unknown, but not worth the risk to the baby.  If you wish to continue using Botox, I would not use the breast milk for at least a week after injection.  I personally tell my patients to avoid Botox if they are or plan to get pregnant and if they are breast feeding.  Seeking further information from your Pediatrician is also a good idea.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

I recommend following up with your baby's pediatrician. There are no studies that support the use of Botox during breastfeeding or conversely a negative impact on babies, so it's difficult to advise you. I recommend waiting several days if you do resume breastfeeding. Hope this helps.

Robbins Plastic Surgery · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I would not recommend getting Botox while you are breastfeeding.  I would not restart Botox until you are finished breastfeeding.

Ingrid Trenkle, MD · Answer

We do not recommend Botox while breastfeeding. I would wait until you are done breastfeeding before continuing with your treatment.

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