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Monday, May 16, 2011

Botox Injections for an 8-Year-Old Girl: Unbelievable!

Botox injections are a very popular cosmetic procedure for adult patients. This treatment promises a rejuvenated, wrinkle-free face, and most of the time, it delivers.

Botox also has other medical purposes, like for relaxing leg muscles in cerebral palsy patients. These injections give some patients a new lease on life, and are often very effective.

Just like procedures such as breast augmentation, liposuction, and nose surgery, Botox does come with some very significant risks if not administered by a licensed medical professional (i.e. a doctor or nurse).

The term risk however, was taken to a whole new level when we met Britney Campbell and her mother Kerry on Good Morning America last week. In the interview, Kerry unapologetically admits that she administers Botox injections to her 8-year-old daughter Britney to get rid of the "wrinkles" in her face.

Her excuse is they compete in pageants, and the competition is tough.

To read the full article, click here.

We want to know your reactions to this mother's shocking parenting decision. Tell us in the comments below!


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