A dangerous beauty trend is putting Australians in hospital, with multiple cases of botulism linked to backyard Botox procedures performed in suburban living rooms instead of medical clinics. 

As the cost of professional cosmetic treatments continues to soar, we investigate why people are risking their lives for cheaper alternatives and what medical experts want you to know. 

And join us inside the femosphere. It's growing social media movement that's seeing millions of young women reject modern feminism in favour of something experts warn could be putting women at serious risk.

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CREDITS

Host: Claire Murphy & Taylah Strano 

With thanks to: 

Dr Brad McKay, General Practitioner  

Nicole Madigan, Mamamia's Senior Writer 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Lu Hill