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Is 50 units too much for glabella? 35 y/o female. (photos)

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aem001Mar 13, 2017

I just had a consultation for botox. I just turned 35 y/o. 50 units was suggested, I have done a lot of research online and it seemed 25-30 was average. I've read a lot about too much botox chasing undesired relaxation of muscles. So when she said 50 I was concerned

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