
Who shouldn’t get Botox®?
While Botox® has proven to be a safe and useful drug for both cosmetic and non-cosmetic uses, as with all drugs, there are a few conditions in which Botox® should not be used, or used with caution. A few of the more common ones include: Pregnancy and breastfeeding: the reason for this being a contraindication is more due to inadequate study of the outcomes of using Botox® in pregnancy and breastfeeding, rather than that there have been any cases of fetal deformity or abnormality that have been linked to Botox® use in pregnancy. Having said that, this DOES NOT mean it is safe to use Botox® in pregnancy and almost all aesthetic practitioners will advise you to wait until you have delivered and finished breastfeeding to continue your Botox® treatments. …