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can steam bath and sauna damage the effects of botox?

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heartyFeb 24, 2011

Two of my dermatologists say that steam bath and sauna can damage the effect of botox, while the 3rd derma said that there's no truth to that. Kindly enlighten me. thanks - Hearty

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