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My Botox keeps wearing off after 5 weeks. What could cause this?

BellacarrMay 20, 2014
I have had botox 2 times the first time 20 units and it wore off I want back for a touch up but it didn't last. The 2nd time I had 40 units and I saw much better results but it is wearing off again at the 5 week mark again. What could cause this

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