Is botulinum toxin harmful? Botulinum toxin is, of course, a serious drug. It should be applied by a specialist doctor. It is not harmful when done in appropriate doses. It was already approved by the FDA in 1989. It can be safely applied by a specialist doctor. However, the patients who should not be treated with botulinum toxin are as follows; There are not enough studies on whether Botulinum toxin has a harmful effect during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, it is recommended not to apply Botulinum toxin during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

It should not be applied to people with neuromuscular system diseases (such as EatonLambert syndrome, myasthenia gravis).