NEW ORLEANS — It's the most common, non-invasive, cosmetic procedure, getting a neuromodulator injection, like Botox brand, to temporarily relax facial muscles from causing wrinkles.

Around five million people get it each year safely, but now the for people who try to get a cheaper version of the medicine or the procedure.

Getting counterfeit Botox or getting the real medication injected by an untrained and unlicensed injector can have grave consequences.

“Buying anything on the internet when you're not a physician, or even if you're a physician looking for a bargain, is a bad idea and it is actually illegal,” said board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mary Lupo.

Just type in “cheap Botox” on TikTok and you'll have a plethora of choices.

“I can promise you it is not legitimate product, an

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