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Feb 2024
17m 34s

Deadly Beauty

CNBC
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Four people become paralyzed after receiving knockoff Botox Cosmetic injections to treat wrinkles. The poisonous potion is sold as a cheaper alternative to pump up profits. (Original air date: 4/28/2016) 
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