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Snake venom: the new Botox? Some women say yes

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A lot of women are willing to try a lot of things in the name of beauty, but what about something like snake venom?  In the sometimes odd world of anti-aging treatments, some people believe snake venom could be the new Botox.  In fact, some women are lining up to give it a shot.

Some treatments use actual snake venom, but most of them use a synthetic venom-like substance.  It's supposed to relax your facial muscles, plump up your skin, and smooth out fine lines.  So, is venom really the next big thing in beauty?  

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