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How Long Should I Wait to Get Injected with Botox After Pregnancy?
Is Botox is safe if breast feeding?
Botox and Pregnancy
Quick Answer: It is recommended that you wait until you are no longer pregnant or breast-feeding before getting Botox injections. Thank you for your question. In our San Francisco area practice we do not recommend patients who are pregnant or breast-feeding receive Botox injections. Botox is pregnancy and breast-feeding category C, which means it has not been found to cause harm to the fetus or breast-feeding infant, however, not enough research exists to consider it safe for use during pregnancy or breast-feeding. If you are NOT breast-feeding it is safe to get Botox once the baby has been delivered. There is no waiting period required. I hope this helps.
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is an FDA-approved neuromodulator that temporarily relaxes targeted facial muscles to reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles. It works by blocking the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction. Results typically appear within 3–7 days and last 3–4 months, though some patients report longer duration with consistent treatment. Common treatment areas include the glabella (frown lines), forehead, and lateral canthal lines (crow’s feet). Dosing is measured in units and varies by treatment area and muscle mass.
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