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I've Heard Botox is Botulism So How Many Units Would It Take Before It Could Cause Me Harm?
I've Heard Botox is Botulism So How Many Units Would It Take Before It Could Cause Me Harm, Paralysis, or Could it Possibly Cause Death?
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Will the Effect of Improper Botox Treatment Be Limited to the Injection Area, or Will It Spread to Other Parts of the Body?
Are the side-effects of a botox injection similar to the symptoms of botulism? What are those side effects? Where can it spread?
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I Had Botulism As an Infant. What Can I Use As an Alternative to Botox?
I had Infant Botulism at 6 months and my father has told me never to get Botox injections as an adult because I am allergic. I am reaching towards 30...
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Is Botox Safe for Those Who Had Botulism?
I had a severe case of botulism when i was 31 and nearly died from it. Im 41 now and not liking my crows feet. I was considering having botox done,...
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What is the Frequency of People Getting Botulism After a Botox Injection? How Often Has It Happened?
I've read about people on the Internet who suffer all the symptoms of botulism after receiving a small dose of Botox for cosmetic reasons. I'm scared...
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