I am often asked ‘Is Botox safe during pregnancy?’ The easy and clear answer is – No!

Whilst it is highly unlikely to cause problems, it would be absolutely unforgiveable if there were any unfortunate consequences. No manufacturer would condone use in pregnancy – it’s just not worth it. So best to look at all the alternatives that will help you to look your best.

Botox and pregnancy do not go well together

The first of these, obviously, is to stop smoking – Smoking is bad news for the face and for the lungs, let alone the baby!

There are a lack of controlled studies into the effects of Botox on pregnant women and their unborn children, therefore it is impossible to say conclusively either way whether it is safe. For the sake of erring on the side of caution, Botox’s manufacturers recommend that it is not used on either pregnant women or nursing mothers. As with the effects during pregnancy, there is a lack of information on whether Botox injections can pass the toxin into breast milk.

How safe is botox to use during pregnancy?

and what about Botox while trying to get pregnant.

Several studies have been conducted on the effects of Botox on pregnant rodents and rabbits – with worrying results – but it should be noted that animal studies do not always give a reliable picture of a drugs effect on a human. The levels of Botox administered to the test subjects are also far higher than the doses which would normally be given to a human patient, whether for cosmetic or medicinal purposes. When it was injected into the muscles of mice and rats, results showed a link between high levels of Botox and low birth weight or problems with foetal bone development. In rabbits, high doses – administered over a period of several days during a crucial period of foetal development – led to spontaneous abortions (miscarriage) and foetal malformation.

Botox during pregnancy

Due to the potential link with increased risk of miscarriage and problems with foetal development it is inadvisable to undergo Botox injections while pregnant if they are purely for cosmetic purposes. Doctors advise that if the mother-to-be received a Botox injection just prior to conception or early during the first trimester that the risk to the baby is low as the toxin is unlikely to circulate in the body at high enough levels to cause harm, but that the injection should not be repeated until post-partum. If Botox is being used for medical reasons it is the mother-to-be’s responsibility to weigh up the potential risks to the foetus against the problems that may be experienced if treatment is stopped.

You will find all of this, and much more, in my ebook which you can download now. After reading this ebook,  you may well be better informed than your own physician! Download now…..

Botox Injections - The Insider Secrets

This book is essential for anyone that has had Botox, or is considering having Botox treatment. Written by an experienced Botox specialist, it includes information on: Side Effects and Dangers of Botox, How to get the best price, How to find the best physician, and Important questions to ask before having treatment. Also included are the following two guides: 'Skincare essential tips that everyone should know' & 'How your physician calculates the cost of your botox treatment' Read this and become better informed than your own physician.
Price: $27.00

.

Here’s to all your future effective, and safe(!), Botox treatments.      

Sincerely,       

Dr Raymond Lister