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How Will Botox in the Glabella Region Affect my Ability to Raise my Eyebrows?

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I am considering Botox to my glabella region to relax the muscles in that area that are starting to cause a permanent vertical ridge (no deep wrinkles in the skin just yet, but a definite ridge). I am concerned because I do NOT want to lose the ability to raise my eyebrows-- will a small amount of Botox in that area diminish my ability to do so, either on the innner or outer part of the brow? I'm also wondering if Botox in that area can cause disruption to lymphatic drainage around the eyes.

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