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Media & Books

​​​​​​Watch The Dark Side of Beauty:

a documentary exposing Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin harms. Featuring four women who were injured by botulinum toxin injections, this documentary gives a voice to the patients medicine has failed, and tells you what your injector won't: the truth.​

My Books

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My three books Notox, Me Tox Pretty, and Iatrogenic Botulism 101 are available as paperbacks on Amazon. ​

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While I am forever appreciative of your support if you choose to purchase one of my books on Amazon, I never want lack of resources to be the reason someone is unable to access this information. Please click on the thumbnail of my books (Recovering from Botulism, Iatrogenic Botulism 101, Notox, and Me Tox Pretty) to download a free PDF.

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Other Books

Recognizing Botulism by J.A. Talkington features 120 case studies of foodborne botulism cases from historical texts, and is a great resource for clinicians who wish to understand the disease more fully.

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Beautifully Unraveled is an emotional, vulnerable, and honest account of Ali’s experience with iatrogenic botulism following Botox treatments for migraines. Her story will make you cry, smile, and nod along in recognition. It is essential reading for anyone who has navigated this unpredictable illness.

The Botox Injury Stories Podcast

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A podcast featuring interviews with people who have suffered adverse effects following botulinum toxin injections (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeaveau, Daxxify, etc.).

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Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Podcast Interviews

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Written media

An Interview with Lisa Young, CCC-SLP

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An article for the ASHA Leader

© 2026 by Megan McCue. All rights reserved.

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​Megan McCue, CCC-SLP, is the sole author/creator of the content and posts on IatrogenicBotulism.com. She is a medical speech-language pathologist who, after developing botulism symptoms from 12 units of Xeomin, became passionate about educating the public and fellow medical professionals about the risks of botulinum toxin injections. Contact Megan: metoxpretty@gmail.com​

​​​​​​None of the information listed on this website is medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Work with a trusted healthcare provider before beginning any new medications or supplements.​ The opinions expressed on my website and in my writing are solely mine and are based on my personal experiences, research, and interpretations. Any individuals or organizations mentioned are referenced for narrative or informational purposes only, and their inclusion does not imply that they share, endorse, or are responsible for the views expressed by the author.

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