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Can Cosmetic Botox and Medical Botox Both Be Used?

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I currently get 100 units of medical Botox in my neck every 3 months for Essential Tremor/Dystonia. I would like to use cosmetic Botox for my frown lines, but am concerned about antibody build up. Would this be an issue? Thank you.

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