DiscoverThe Aging Games Podcast with Lynn HardyThe Dark Side of Botox - What The Industry is Trying to Hide
The Dark Side of Botox - What The Industry is Trying to Hide

The Dark Side of Botox - What The Industry is Trying to Hide

Update: 2025-09-01
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Megan McCue, CCC-SLP, is a medical speech-language pathologist and author who became an advocate for raising awareness about the risks of botulinum toxin injections after developing iatrogenic botulism in 2024.In this video, Megan shares her personal journey — from trying just 12 units of Xeomin for the first time, to experiencing severe and life-altering symptoms like heart arrhythmias, anxiety attacks, insomnia, dry mouth, and difficulty swallowing. Despite multiple ER visits, most doctors dismissed her symptoms and suggested psychiatric treatment.Determined to uncover the truth, Megan dove into clinical trial data, medical literature, and case studies, discovering that her symptoms were well-documented adverse effects of botulinum toxin when it spreads systemically. She also found that vital information on iatrogenic botulism was largely hidden in private online groups, inaccessible to the public and healthcare providers.Through mentorship from botulism historian J.A. Talkington, PhD, Megan began writing, connecting with other sufferers worldwide, and eventually creating IatrogenicBotulism.com — a centralized hub for evidence-based resources and support.📚 Author of: Iatrogenic Botulism 101, Notox & Me Tox Pretty📸 Follow Megan on Instagram: @botoxtruthsFollow us on Instagram!Dr. Lynn @TheAgingGamesLynn's book: The Fasting Bible: How to Lose Weight, Grow Younger and Heal your Body (in 30 days or less): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ43495K

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The Dark Side of Botox - What The Industry is Trying to Hide

The Dark Side of Botox - What The Industry is Trying to Hide

Lynn Hardy