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Can you switch botulinum toxin?
Switching from one botulinum toxin to another is possible, but not in just any way. Doses do not carry over from one product to another, two toxins are not combined, and some sequences have never been studied, particularly after the short-acting toxin. Here is what the official labels specify, to discuss with your doctor.
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Botulinum toxin, pregnancy and breastfeeding: what do the labels say?
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the labels of the botulinum toxins used in aesthetic medicine advise against injection, because there are not enough data in pregnant women or on transfer into breast milk. Here is exactly what they say, what is known about an injection given before you knew you were pregnant, and when to talk to a doctor.
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Touch-up after a botulinum toxin injection: when, and on what conditions?
A touch-up after a botulinum toxin injection is never automatic. You first need to let the effect reach its peak, then discuss it with the doctor, who decides after examining you. The official labels do not mention touch-ups: they set intervals between two treatments and describe the risks of injections given too close together.
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