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Can Botox be used to treat depression?

By Take Two Staff
Published Jul 7, 2014
ARLINGTON, VA - JUNE 05: Recently laid off worker Lyn Talent receives a free Botox injection during an event called the "The Botox Bailout" where the first 50 recently laid-off workers could exchange their resumes for free Botox injections June 5, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia. The event, which took place in a Reveal store, also featured recruiters to help job seekers network, collect resumes and offer on-site interviews. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Lyn Talent receives a free Botox injection on June 5, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia.
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Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.

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Can Botox be used to treat depression?

If you are one of those few self-reflective types and you're suffering from depression, you might want to consider Botox. Wait a second, don't frown at the thought just yet. 

The injectable cosmetic aid is now being explored as an alternative to alleviate depression. Joining
Take Two to explain more about this is Dr. Eric Finzi, dermasurgeon at the Chevy Chase Cosmetic Center in Maryland.