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just wondering if 9 units of botox will be enough to notice a difference?

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mcs1234Jun 4, 2017

I'm 25 years old, I recently (2 days ago) got 9 units of Botox in my glabella for the first time,while I don't have prominent wrinkles I did so for more of a preventative approach, given that I use those muscles often. The doctor wanted to start with less rather than too much at once.

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