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'I Tried Botox for the First Time at 29 -- Here's What It Was Like'This is what went down when I went under the needle |
What Is Botox? ICYMI, Botox is an FDA-approved cosmetic injectable that can improve the appearance of wrinkles between the eyebrows and around the sides of eyes (aka crow's feet). It turns out that Botox is actually made from a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum -- the same toxin that just so happens to cause botulism, a type of food poisoning that can lead to death. No biggie, right?
In addition to temporarily smoothing fine lines, Botox has a whole slew of other uses -- it can curb underarm sweating, stop uncontrollable blinking, help ease chronic migraines and even nix overactive bladder. It's a miracle drug, to say the least.
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In addition to temporarily smoothing fine lines, Botox has a whole slew of other uses -- it can curb underarm sweating, stop uncontrollable blinking, help ease chronic migraines and even nix overactive bladder. It's a miracle drug, to say the least.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Why I Decided to Try Botox