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Weakening the Platysmal with Botox good or bad for skin/facial and neck tone and texture?

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I have read contradicting research/information about the Platysmal muscles and whether it needs to be strengthened or relaxed in order to improve over facial/skin tone/appearance—complete opposite info. My story: I went to a highly recommended injector to inquir about Dao and Platysmal Botox for lifting of the midface. I now feel that instead of a lift, I have less volume in lower face—and my neck (that I had no issues with before) now has loose skin and exaggerated banding. Why is Botox used?

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