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How much does Botox cost?
Cost depends on how much Botox it takes to get the result you want, and that varies by the area treated and the person. In our practice we price by area rather than by unit. Here's why: Botox comes as a powder that gets reconstituted, and dilution practices differ from office to office. Unit-based pricing sounds transparent, but it can incentivize diluting the product more to stretch it further, and you end up paying for units that may not fully correct your lines. Pricing by area means you pay for the result, not the syringe count. Generally, a single area like the glabella or crow's feet runs in the low hundreds of dollars, with larger or multiple areas costing more. If you come back in a few days without adequate correction, a reputable office should touch you up at no extra charge. Find a board-certified injector with a track record, ideally in a plastic surgery practice, and stick with them so they build a history of what dose works for your face.
Clinical Context
Botox is dosed in units, but how many units you need depends on your muscle strength and desired look, not just the area treated. Results typically appear within a few days and last three to four months. There's no antidote to reverse it once injected, so precise placement matters—this is why an experienced, board-certified injector who tracks your muscle response over time is worth more than comparing price per unit alone.
