Show Notes
Botox contains the most toxic compound on earth, but if it's so dangerous, why is it so widely used?
Dr Sophie Calabretto is joined by Cosmos magazine journalist Jacinta Bowler to talk about the science behind botox, the risks associated with it and the research that is making it safer. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
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