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Will Botox work on lines that are already formed?

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Newbie7777Oct 13, 2014

I'm 38 years old have lines when my forehead is relaxed..I've been reading botox will not get rid of these? Should I even bother getting it? They are not super deep as I cant feel them..but I can most def see them ;/ Thank you!

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