Tag: Botulinum toxin

A person with glossy lips receives a lip injection from a gloved hand holding a syringe, suggesting a cosmetic procedure against a light purple background.
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DIY Botox: Why Self-Injecting a Neurotoxin Is a Terrible Idea

DIY Botox is popular on TikTok, but injecting an internet-sourced neurotoxin into your face is a gamble that can can lead to serious harms.

/ January 15, 2026
A person wearing white gloves holds several small Botox vials with purple, pink, and blue caps, labeled with various brands. The vials appear to contain injectable solutions.
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Botulinum Toxin: A tale of medicine, beauty, and danger

When used responsibly botulinum toxin is very safe, but patients should be especially vigilant about cosmetic treatments done outside a medical setting.

/ February 10, 2025