Kim Kardashian is on a relentless quest for perfection. This 33-year-old mother surprised many plastic surgeons with her lip augmentation recently, while she was pregnant. Some argue that she also gets Botox on other areas of her face, as a result of her lack of wrinkles and flawless skin.
Botox is a cosmetic filler that’s used for a wide range of reasons. Certain reasons are considered medical, such as chronic migraines, crossed eyes, and muscle spasms. However, it is mostly known for its cosmetic uses. Botox is generally used to treat fine lines and wrinkles. It reduces facial wrinkles when injected into the muscles causing the wrinkles, and causes them to become immobile. This paralyzing effect is temporary, and when the muscles are relaxed, the treated area will appear smooth and wrinkle-free.
New York area cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Ramtin Kassir, commenting, “I advise my prospective patients not to use fillers,” even though he didn’t treat Kim, he explains, “Botox is a big no-no because you don’t want the potential transfer to the baby.”
The safety of Botox, and other similar fillers, is a gray area for pregnant women. Although no clinical studies have been conducted, there have been studies in pregnant animals showing a link to Botox and abnormalities in the fetus. The Botox website states that it isn’t known whether Botox will harm an unborn baby. Additionally, there’s caution in using Botox while breastfeeding. It’s not known if it can be carried in breast milk and affect the baby.
Because it’s designed to stay centered in the treatment area, there’s general consensus that there’s a comparatively small chance that Botox can have an effect on pregnancy. However, there’s still a possibility of adverse effects on the baby if Botox enters the bloodstream.
Consequently, it’s a policy against giving Botox, or similar treatment, during pregnancy. Most doctors consider it unethical. Therefore, pregnant women should choose to follow Dr. Kassir, and avoided Botox during her pregnancy.
It seems that Kim Kardashian chose to disregard the potential harm to her baby. She has received lots of media attention for her weight gain from the pregnancy, and is claimed to became very insecure because of it. According to members of the family, she has been obsessed with her appearance, ever since she became pregnant, and would do anything to maintain her beauty. This elicited an enormous public backlash, which will hopefully teach Kim to be safer in the future.
