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The Dangers of ‘Casualising’ Injectables

From botulism to HIV, horror stories of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures have gained a national spotlight as consumers have turned to unlicensed practitioners.
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The US CDC and FDA have been scrutinizing an outbreak of botulism cases due to counterfeit Botox. (Getty)

The normalisation of Botox has brought the injectable into several new settings: Instagram-friendly beauty bars, department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue, and even an add-on to bachelorette parties.

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Lashes, Brows, Botox: How Much is Too Much?

No longer the domain of the elite, lash extensions, brow treatments, injectables and more have become part of mainstream consumers’ beauty maintenance routines. But online backlash is brewing against growing pressure for elaborate upkeep.

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Liz Flora
Liz Flora

Liz Flora is a Beauty Correspondent at Business of Fashion. She is based in Los Angeles and covers beauty and wellness.

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