How much does BOTOX cost?

The cost for a Botox procedure is dependent on many factors. It is an elective procedure that is usually not covered by insurance companies because cosmetic treatments such as minimizing wrinkles on the upper part of the face are not exactly a medical necessity. But there are medical uses for Botox like treating migraines, which can be covered by insurance.

The cost of Botox treatment is decided by the price of a Botox unit and the number of units required for the area to be treated. The amount of units however, is determined by the size of the muscles, the extent of the line formation and the areas of involvement that the patient chooses to treat. The cost of Botox injections may be also based on the qualification and experience of the doctor and the medical office where the treatment is performed. Low Botox prices may only increase your risk of complications and confirm poor cosmetic results.

Some of the more sought after areas of treatment are frown lines, horizontal forehead lines and crow’s feet around the eyes. The typical cost for Botox in the area like the frown lines would range anywhere between $220 and $300. Forehead treatment ranges from $250 to $320. The crow’s feet procedure usually costs more, ranging from $300 to $400. Sometimes a patient can benefit by specials that are on offer when he or she chooses treatments for more than one area.

Botox and Dysport are both Botulinumoxins that control and limit the contraction of muscles responsible for causing deep lines to make patients look older before their age. The injected muscles then help the wrinkles to relax and soften. The effects of the treatment typically last from four to six months.

Botox is a cosmetic treatment which demands a technical art. It is best performed by a trained, experienced and skilled dermatologist or a plastic surgeon whose thorough understanding of the patient’s detailed anatomy of the face and skin will show optimum results.

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