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Is Botox Safe for Patient with Vitiligo?

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molly1982Aug 3, 2009

I have vitiligo, and I want to get Botox. Are there any side effects to expect?I did have a couple injections of Restylane on my upper lip and didn't have any issues. I don't get sick very often.

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