From answers to other questions, I understand that females are usually given 20 units for the glabella. I am confused as to exactly how much 20 units is. When I have had Botox in the past, they usually take the Botox from a vial which appears to hold approximately 2 tablespoons of fluid and resembles the vials in which contact lenses once were packaged. Is this a 20 unit vial? If I pay for 20 units of Botox, should I expect to get the full contents of that vial?
December 3, 2012
Answer: Botox units
Dear Louisesc809,
20 units is enough to treat the frown lines between your eyebrows OR the crow's feet (not both)
The volume of liquid does not matter because some injectors like it more concentrated, some like it dilute, either way, you still get the same number of units
You should be paying for a result, not necessarily the number of units
Best regards,
Nima Shemirani
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December 3, 2012
Answer: Botox units
Dear Louisesc809,
20 units is enough to treat the frown lines between your eyebrows OR the crow's feet (not both)
The volume of liquid does not matter because some injectors like it more concentrated, some like it dilute, either way, you still get the same number of units
You should be paying for a result, not necessarily the number of units
Best regards,
Nima Shemirani
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November 30, 2012
Answer: 20 units of Botox is the approved dose for frown line Botox cosmetic is approved for the treatment of frown lines and 20 units is the recommended dose. Doctors may use more or less based on the individual. With the standard dilution ( though many doctors use other dilution ) 20 units is 1/2 cc. The syringes are usually 1cc, so it would be half a syringe.
Ask your doctor that same question. It is good to be up front about this concern and if I were your doctor I'd like a chance to answer the question.
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November 30, 2012
Answer: 20 units of Botox is the approved dose for frown line Botox cosmetic is approved for the treatment of frown lines and 20 units is the recommended dose. Doctors may use more or less based on the individual. With the standard dilution ( though many doctors use other dilution ) 20 units is 1/2 cc. The syringes are usually 1cc, so it would be half a syringe.
Ask your doctor that same question. It is good to be up front about this concern and if I were your doctor I'd like a chance to answer the question.
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