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Mar 2023

28m 5s

The rise and rise of Botox

About this episode

It’s Hollywood’s not-so-secret weapon for getting rid of wrinkles, but as the ‘pretty poison’ turns 21, Sarah Ditum asks: Should I or shouldn’t I?

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Guest: Sarah Ditum, writer for The Sunday Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: ITV, TMZ, ABC.

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