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Can I get Botox if I'm allergic to wasps?

I'm deathly allergic to wasps and I want to know if being allergic to wasps may affect how my body reacts to botox?

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Dr. James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO
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Dr. Nelson Castillo, MD
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Dr. Nelson Castillo, MD
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Dr. Janet Turkle, MD
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Dr. Aldo Guerra, MD
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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Dr. Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Dr. Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
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Dr. Nicholas Tarola, MD
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