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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Host: Claire Murphy & Taylah Strano 

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Nicole Madigan, Mamamia's Senior Writer 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Lu Hill 

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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
And join us inside the femosphere. It's&nbsp;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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It’s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.

The True Cost Of Backyard Botox & Join Us In The Femosphere

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