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Botox
Botox Cost - CC's Vs. Units?
Typically Botox is charged by either the unit or by the area treated. In either case you should make sure you know how many units you're getting as that may be the only reliable way to compare price. Pricing by the cc (cubic centimeter) does not make as much sense as Botox must be diluted and more of the diluting saline will lower the concentration. (You may get more cc's but fewer units). Always ask to see how many units you received.
Clinical Context
Botox dose is measured in units, not volume. The saline used to dilute it doesn't change how much active toxin you're getting, only how concentrated it is. Two providers can dilute the same number of units differently, so a larger or smaller total liquid volume doesn't tell you the actual dose. When comparing providers, ask specifically how many units are being used for your treatment area, since that number determines both effect and price.
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