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Is it safe to get Botox in the neck? (Photos)

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Cinzia55508Jun 2, 2019

Is it safe to have Botox in the neck? I had this area done years ago and no complications, however I am now worried about side effects such as difficulty swallowing or moving the neck. I have some platysma bands and generally wrinkled neck.

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