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In this episode of Unwritten Beauty Talks, Katarina Forster sits down with Megan McCue, a medical speech-language pathologist and author who bravely shares her personal experience with Botox and the serious side effects she faced.

Megan opens up about developing iatrogenic botulism after receiving a small dose of Xeomin and how that experience led her to advocate for informed consent, transparency, and patient education around botulinum toxin injections. Together, Katarina and Megan explore the medical community’s response to toxin-related symptoms, the importance of understanding neurotoxins, and how patients can make safer, more informed decisions. The episode also touches on holistic alternatives to Botox, redefining beauty beyond aesthetics, and embracing confidence and wellness from the inside out.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Megan shares her personal journey with Botox and its long-term side effects.
• The medical community often overlooks or dismisses toxin-related symptoms.
• Botulinum toxin can spread beyond injection sites, causing neurological issues.
• Informed consent is essential before any neurotoxin procedure.
• Many individuals experience lingering health impacts after Botox injections.
• Education around Botox safety and side effects is still limited.
• There are effective holistic and non-toxic alternatives to support graceful aging.
• Open, honest communication between patients and injectors promotes safety.
• Awareness of neurotoxin risks is growing within both the beauty and medical fields.
• True beauty is defined by confidence, kindness, and inner health — not perfection.

🔗 Links & Resources

🌐 Website: www.iatrogenicbotulism.com

📚 Author Page: Megan McCue on Amazon

📸 Instagram: @botoxtruths

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