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I am also getting hives & red spots all over face from Botox!! Any suggestions?

llenar76Jun 10, 2015
I got my first reaction in January after getting botox & again yesterday after Botox!! Immediate reaction within 30 minutes!!! I hve received botox before this first reaction in January & didn't hve this problem. Been going to same office for every treatment. Help!! I don't want to give up Botox!! Lol

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