In our experience, we have found that the injection of Botulinum toxin Type A, i.e., Botox®, works the best for cosmetic uses and provides the best long-term results and best over-all satisfaction among patients and has the longest research profile.

All injections are physician-performed at our office:

20 to 49 units are priced at $10.00 per unit and we have a minimum of $200.00.

        50 units and up are priced at $9.00 per unit (all injections physician-performed).

Examples:

20 units are $200.00

30 units are $300.00

40 units are $400.00

50 units are $450.00

60 units are $540.00

70 units are $630.00

It important though for patients to understand that you must get enough product into the area to do the job and not be to skimpy by trying to save a dollar, indirectly you cost yourself money.  Do not try to spread too little too far.  On average each needle stick will deliver about 4 to 7 units of botulinum toxin to an injection site.  The above prices are for an individual patient (no sharing or splitting).

Glabellar areas can take three to five injections, foreheads can take three to five injections, lateral eyes can take two or three injections on each side, and we also like injections under the lower lids to remove fine lines (one or two on each side).  Our office only treats the upper half of the face and we use fillers in the lower half of the face.  More can be concentrated in needed zones based on experience, so the amounts in various locations can vary based on need of individual patients.

Patients should be aware of “come on in gimmicks” that are not an uncommon practice in some clinics.  For best results, 70 units can inject four areas including, the glabellar area, central forehead, and both lateral eye crow’s feet areas, and a small amount under each lower eyelid to reduce fine lines if desired.  This will provide the best cosmetic results and will also provide the best long-term result with the most cost efficiency.  Though many people look to spend $150 to $250, the lack of enough botulinum toxin injected, in enough treatment zones or muscle areas makes for a poorer and more costly result in the long run for the patient.  Our office always uses fresh botulinum toxin for each patient trying to get the best achievable results.

Remember, these products treat “lines of expression” from muscle activity, and lasers may be needed for aging lines, texture problems, sun damage, pigment, etc.

The most important things for the patient in our opinion are:

1)      Have a physician do the injections

2)      Do not under treat the muscle or area, use enough medication to do the job

These are the things in our opinion that will determine the best result and the longest lasting result.  Why would you want to let a nurse or technician inject your botulinum toxin in other clinics or spas?

VISA, MasterCard, Discover & Cash accepted for Botulinum Toxin (i.e., BOTOX®).