Can You Get BOTOX® While Pregnant?

If you're like many women, pregnancy is a time you think more carefully than ever about what you put in and on your body — ensuring your routines are as safe as possible for you and your growing baby. This includes your regular skin care regimen and aesthetic treatments. In particular, the safety of BOTOX during pregnancy is a common topic of conversation for women who are expecting. While each patient should follow their provider's guidance on which products and cosmetic treatments are safe while pregnant, which can vary from case to case, women are often encouraged to pause BOTOX injections during pregnancy due to the lack of specific studies on how BOTOX may affect a developing fetus.

At Adean Kingston, M.D., PLLC, Dallas, TX board-certified dermatologist Dr. Adean Kingston and our dedicated aesthetic team understand the desire to look and feel your best at each stage of life — especially one like pregnancy that already brings about a number of significant physical changes. We are proud to offer a wide range of treatments and procedures that can be tailored to the unique needs of pregnant women.

Is BOTOX safe while pregnant?

Although there is no specific evidence that BOTOX is dangerous during pregnancy — either for the mother or the fetus — there is also no definitive evidence that it is 100% without risk. For this reason, women are typically advised to wait until they have given birth to start or resume BOTOX injections.

What is a safe alternative to BOTOX for pregnant women?

Pregnancy is often associated with a distinct "glow," but many women actually experience unwanted skin changes while pregnant that leave them feeling like someone they don't recognize. On top of ongoing skin concerns, including age-related lines and wrinkles, this can be a source of frustration during what's supposed to be an exciting time in your life. If you are looking for a safe and appropriate skincare routine during pregnancy, don't hesitate to ask our knowledgeable cosmetic dermatology team.

Following a thorough skin assessment and consultation, we can recommend pregnancy-safe skin care products and strategies to help keep your skin looking its best until you're able to resume your normal skin care regimen.

How can I keep my skin healthy during pregnancy?

Again, it's ideal to follow the guidance of your OB/GYN and other healthcare providers when it comes to starting or adjusting routines during pregnancy. Generally speaking, some considerations and tips for skincare during pregnancy include:

• Avoiding excess direct sun exposure and UV rays, including tanning beds
• Staying hydrated
• Keeping the skin moisturized
• Using gentle skin care products approved by your care team
• Practicing full-body skin care to discourage stretch marks
• Eating a healthy, balanced diet

With these healthy habits and the guidance of your providers, you can help keep your skin looking its best and have the peace of mind during pregnancy you deserve.

Let your pregnancy glow shine with cosmetic dermatology in Dallas, TX

If you're used to having virtually wrinkle-free skin thanks to BOTOX but are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and have questions about how to safely adjust your skin care routine, we can help. For more information on the many skin treatments and procedures we offer, as well as how they may be tailored during pregnancy, contact our friendly team at Adean Kingston, M.D., PLLC, to schedule your consultation with Dallas, TX dermatologist Dr. Adean Kingston today.