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Can a person with herpes get Botox?

November 10, 2014
Asked By:havetochange in Newyork

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November 17, 2014

Answer: Herpes and Botox?

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November 17, 2014

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Answer: Botox Treatment with history of Herpes

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Answer: Botox Treatment with history of Herpes

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November 12, 2014

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November 11, 2014

Answer: If you are prone to cold sores you my want to consider taking Valtrex before injections around the mouth.

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November 11, 2014

Answer: If you are prone to cold sores you my want to consider taking Valtrex before injections around the mouth.

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