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BLINDED by my BEAUTY treatment

Beaming, my eight-year-old daughter, Sofia, and I struck a pose. We loved getting photos taken together.

Having modelled since the age of 16, I’d always been comfortable in front of the camera.

And as my job managing a beauty practice meant meeting lots of people, I had always taken pride in my appearance.

Then, when I was in my early 30s, I noticed fine lines between my eyes from squinting. Talking to my friends about it, they recommended getting Botox.

I’d never had a cosmetic procedure before, but I decided to give it a go.

Booking an appointment at a renowned clinic, the injections were over in less than 15 minutes.

It’s taken years off my face, I thought happily.

After seeing other women get carried away with cosmetic

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