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Mini Mathur calls Botox ‘worst decision’ 15 years on
Mini Mathur, 53, says getting Botox 15 years ago was the worst decision of her life. The actor and TV host, who recently won The Alliance and a Rs 50 lakh prize,…
The Story in Brief
Mini Mathur, 53, says getting Botox 15 years ago was the worst decision of her life. The actor and TV host, who recently won The Alliance and a Rs 50 lakh prize, recalled that she got the injection to smooth a forehead line for a jungle shoot. But the Botox froze her face for three months. She could not emote while acting, looking the same whether happy or sad. No one warned her that it would restrict her expressions, she told Times of India. She now cautions young people against cosmetic procedures driven by social media pressure.
The Indian Opinion
Mini Mathur's regret is a useful counterpoint to the notion that Botox is harmless or always liberating. But neither should her story be twisted into a blanket condemnation of cosmetic choices. She herself supports personal choice and still uses treatments selectively. The real issue here is informed consent: patients are not always told how a procedure will affect function, not just appearance. The test for the industry is whether clinics will now volunteer more honest disclosures, or rely on celebrities to discover the hard way.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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