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How Botox went mainstream

The use of Botox and other injectable cosmetic treatments has been growing. It has more than doubled over the past five years, resulting in nearly 5 million procedures in 2024.
A treatment that was once just for A-list celebrities and the wealthy has become more mainstream and accessible.
Here & Now's Scott Tong speaks to Rachelle Bergstein about the Botox trend. She's written about it in the Washington Post.
This segment aired on September 3, 2025.