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Are there different quality Botox needles?

Rick77
I recently had my fourth Botox tx by the same doc. I am a guy and get about 100 units. The pain level the first three times was surprisingly small. This last time, however, some sticks really hurt. Aware there are different gauge needles, I am wondering if there are also different quality needles? A female friend who sees the same doc said her pain was so bad that she is going to find a different doc. Thanks!

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