{"id":1093,"date":"2018-05-20T02:54:12","date_gmt":"2018-05-20T07:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/?p=1093"},"modified":"2020-04-08T09:32:06","modified_gmt":"2020-04-08T14:32:06","slug":"botox-while-breastfeeding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/botox-while-breastfeeding\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Get Botox While I\u2019m Breastfeeding?"},"content":{"rendered":"\"pregnant<\/a>An estimated 6.6 million women underwent a <\/span>Botox treatment<\/span><\/a> in the year 2016, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which means it is now the most popular form of minimally-invasive cosmetic surgery in the United States. Botox is a treatment that must be reapplied every 4 to 5 months — so many women may wish to receive a treatment at some point while they are pregnant or breastfeeding. But is it safe? Keep reading to learn more regarding what we know about getting Botox while breastfeeding from your oral surgeon in Houston.<\/span>\n\n\n

The Research on Botox for Breastfeeding Women<\/span><\/h2>\nBotox is composed of botulinum toxin, or botulism. While it contains only very trace amounts of this neurotoxin and the chances of transfer to mother or baby are small, the results can be fatal if it does occur. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised to avoid certain foods that can contain this neurotoxin, and babies should not be exposed to common food sources of botulinum including lunch meat, honey, certain cheeses, canned fruits and vegetables, and more. \u00a0<\/span>\n\nThe research surrounding breastfeeding and Botox is limited, but it is possible that the neurotoxin could spread to other nerves or cells in the body and cause adverse side effects. Some mothers prefer to play \u201cbetter safe than sorry,\u201d while others move forward with their regular Botox treatments as long as they are performed by a trained healthcare professional. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and considering Botox injections for cosmetic purposes. <\/span>\n

Alternatives to Botox<\/span><\/h2>\nIf you decide to stay away from Botox during your time breastfeeding, you may benefit from learning about the alternatives to cosmetic Botox. There are natural ways to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles until you are finished breastfeeding and can return to your routine treatments. <\/span>\n\nTo improve the appearance of your facial tissue naturally, try:<\/span>\n