BOTOX® and Pregnancy: What You Should Know About Avoiding This Combo!
Explore Why You Should Skip Injectables When Pregnant or Breastfeeding in the New Jersey Area
Can you get BOTOX® when pregnant? What do patients need to know about BOTOX® and pregnancy? The New Jersey-based team at South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center knows patients may be wondering how to approach BOTOX® treatments when they’re expecting, as well as after pregnancy.
The short answer is that pregnancy and muscle-relaxing treatments don’t mix, but we can provide more detailed explanations about the problems with BOTOX® and pregnancy when you meet with us.
Learn more about Dr. Robin Levin and the services offered at South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center by scheduling an appointment or consultation. You may also call (856) 810-9888.
BOTOX® and Pregnancy: Is It Safe to Have BOTOX® When Pregnant?
Are you curious about BOTOX® and pregnancy? BOTOX® injections, which are treatments containing muscle-relaxing botulinum toxin, are a popular way of getting a more refreshed look. Introducing the formula into specific areas of the face minimizes contractions, resulting in a smoother, less-wrinkled appearance.
When it comes BOTOX® and pregnancy, we recommend avoiding the injectable if you’re currently pregnant or breastfeeding. Generally speaking, BOTOX® and pregnancy should not mix. Since it is still not clear whether an unborn baby could be harmed by the treatment, we will not provide BOTOX® for cosmetic reasons (or otherwise) when you’re pregnant.
Which Areas Can You Enhance with BOTOX®?
If you have been researching BOTOX® during or after pregnancy, you are likely aware that there are many possible treatments involving BOTOX® that you can choose—once you are no longer pregnant or nursing, of course.
- A BOTOX® brow lift elevates the height of the eyebrows.
- Forehead BOTOX® reduces wrinkles that form above the eyebrows.
- Crow’s feet BOTOX® softens lines at the outer corners of the eyes.
- Other treatments for BOTOX® around the eyes—such as under eyes BOTOX®—make wrinkles below the eyes less noticeable.
- Masseter BOTOX® is a type of face slimming BOTOX® that helps the jaw area appear slimmer.
- Nose BOTOX® can lift the tip of the nose, reduce bunny lines, or treat overactive nostril flare.
- BOTOX® for smile lines reduces nasolabial folds.
- Chin BOTOX® improves dimpling on the chin.
- Trapezius BOTOX® makes the shoulders look slimmer and the neck appear longer.
- Underarm BOTOX® to help reduce sweating in the underarm area.
Though not available from our practice, there are also some medical treatments associated with BOTOX®, such as BOTOX® for migraines to help manage the pain and frequency of migraines. The FDA has recommended that if treating medical conditions with BOTOX® while the patient is pregnant, the benefits would need to outweigh any risk to the fetus.
Beyond BOTOX® and Pregnancy: Which Other Cosmetic Treatments Are Available?
“BOTOX® cost” and “BOTOX® Near Me” are two of the most common searches for people who are interested in the treatment. Our South Jersey Skin Care team provides treatments that complement BOTOX®, such as laser skin resurfacing treatments, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and microneedling.
RHA® and other hyaluronic filler collections work differently from BOTOX®, in that they add fullness or volume to reduce deep static wrinkles or improve the general contours of features of the face. Just as the case is with BOTOX® and pregnancy, it’s recommended that you wait until you have finished breastfeeding to have facial fillers.
Contact South Jersey Skin Care online or by phone at 856-810-9888 to request a consultation if you would like to find out more about BOTOX® and pregnancy in the New Jersey area.
*We are all different! Patient results may vary.