"No I don't do fillers or botox when pregnant like some tabloids are reporting, you would have to be really sick to endanger your child like that!"she wrote. "Anyone who has been pregnant or gained weight knows your face totally changes!
In past seasons of the show, fans have witnessed “KK” get Botox injections up close and personal. But while Kim's mother, Kris Jenner, has repeatedly denied the rumors that her daughter has gotten Botox injections while pregnant, Kim's lips appeared much fuller during her pregnancy than they did beforehand.
In summary, studies (although few) have shown that Botox can be safely administered during pregnancy. This is because the amount of Botox injected is small, and Botox injected into the facial muscles stay within that muscle without circulating throughout the body.
Risks of Using Botox While Pregnant
Because there is insufficient data to be certain, most dermatologists recommend avoiding Botox injections while pregnant.” Since there's no guarantee that it's safe to use Botox while pregnant or breastfeeding, it's best to be on the safe side and not take the risk.
The injectable is not recommended by any of our 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 are not a sufficient number of studies to show its safety during pregnancy.
However, if you got Botox or dermal fillers early in your first trimester before you knew you were pregnant or about the lack of FDA approval, don't worry. It's very unlikely that those cosmetic treatments will affect you or your baby in any way.
Because it is not known to enter your system, or bloodstream, it is unlikely it could cross the placenta to reach a developing baby or to enter breast milk. However, because we do not know for sure, many providers suggest avoiding using Botox during pregnancy and lactation.
As with cosmetic Botox, for the safety of your unborn little one, it's best to hold off on these treatments until after the stork has made its delivery.
Since most exposure to the toxin occurs during the first trimester of pregnancy, it's recommended that you stop receiving injections for a few months before trying to conceive. If you are actively receiving injections and found out you are pregnant, it's recommended that you stop receiving Botox immediately.
Due to this lack of information, Botox and fillers are not recommended for expecting mothers. Most doctors, including Dr. Greenwald, advise against undergoing these procedures while pregnant.
What if You Got Lip Fillers Before You Knew You Were Pregnant? Most likely, you'll be fine. However, you can have your fillers dissolved before they go away on their own. You should consult with your doctor and determine whether to get your fillers dissolved.
Due to their shifting pregnancy hormones and the effects of pregnancy, pregnant and lactating women should avoid Botox and fillers as they can interfere with blood flow and produce edema (or swelling).
She went to reveal that she's also had injections, but said that she avoids Botox after “responding horribly” to it.
During her first pregnancy with North, she suffered from preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening pregnancy complication that can cause high blood pressure and damage to the liver and kidneys. She delivered North about six weeks prematurely after being induced into labor to alleviate the condition.
To summarize, it is unlikely that Botox would enter your milk or harm a breastfed baby. Some women choose to wait up to 48 hours to provide their breast milk after injections, but there is no evidence to support that this helps reduce the already low risk to the infant.
Good news: getting your hair dyed while pregnant is considered safe, especially in the second and third trimesters. Since most hair dyes have little contact with your scalp, the chance of any chemicals reaching your bloodstream, and therefore your baby, is low.
Even though there is no clinical evidence to prove whether Botox/Dysport or dermal fillers are safe during pregnancy or breast feeding, there are also no case reports of any complications or adverse reactions when patients have heedlessly received dermal fillers or Botox/Dysport while pregnant.
If you are undergoing fertility preservation treatments such as egg freezing or embryo freezing it is safe to receive Botox during your cycle. If you are planning for an embryo transfer or intrauterine insemination (IUI) it would be better to avoid Botox treatment.
Are they safe while pregnant or breastfeeding? Neuromodulators like Botox®, Dysport®, and Xeomin are absolutely contraindicated for pregnant or breast feeding mothers, meaning there is a very rare but possible chance that the substance could get into your blood stream and have some effect on your baby.
If you just found out you're pregnant and have recently used Botox for cosmetic or medical reasons, such as to treat migraines or neck spasms, don't worry. It's unlikely there's any risk to your baby.
BOTOX is considered by the FDA to be a Category C drug during pregnancy, meaning there have not been sufficient or dedicated studies proving the drug to be safe or unsafe during pregnancy.
This means that if you've had Botox treatment recently before becoming pregnant or before realizing you were pregnant, there's no need to panic! The small doses of botulinum toxin that are used in a single treatment session are unlikely to make it near your baby.
If you get pregnant just after getting Botox, don't panic, but you will need to refrain from getting further treatment while pregnant or breast/chestfeeding. For those trying to conceive, stopping 3 months prior is ideal.
No specific breastfeeding precautions are required if a mother has botox while breastfeeding. 8 Laser treatment is considered safe while breastfeeding.