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Is Botox safe with Horner's Syndrome?

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kmazz1Mar 6, 2015

I was just recently diagnosed with Horner's Syndrome and was wondering if it was safe to get cosmetic Botox, injections for the wrinkles in my forehead? I'm worried it will make my right eyelid even more droopy?

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