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Is it Normal for a Doctor to Inject Me Once on Each Side for Crows Feet?

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MissprissySep 22, 2011

This new doctor did one tiny poke on each side!? In the past, I've had little injections near all the lines (5 or 6 on each side)? Did I go to the wrong doctor or is this how some Doctors inject Botox for crows feet??

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