Being pregnant is beautiful and exciting, but on the other hand there are many questions: Can you drink coffee? Yes, but only one cup a day. Can you train? Yes, but carefully. Can you do Botox during pregnancy? Well, this is complicated…
The Botox question is more common than you might think and an important question to ask if you get the treatment regularly. Tia Jackson-Bey, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist and gynecologist, says Botox — along with hair coloring and laser hair removal — is a question she often gets asked by her patients.
Can you get Botox during pregnancy?
The injection is not recommended by any of the experts:
"According to the FDA, Botox is a Category C drug during pregnancy," says board-certified dermatologist Kim Nichols, MD, FAAD, who explains that this means there aren't enough studies to show its safety. him during pregnancy.
"While there is not enough evidence to prove that Botox is harmful to the fetus, there is also not enough evidence to suggest that it is safe to use during pregnancy." Dr. Jackson-Bey also suggests waiting until you're done breastfeeding, given that Botox works through a small amount of neurotoxin.
Can you do lip fillers during pregnancy?
Contrary to what you may have heard on television, fillers of any kind are not recommended during pregnancy. It is recommended to stop at least four weeks before pregnancy and until breastfeeding is finished after delivery.
