Make sure you go with someone you trust. Botox is not a flu shot.

Although there is a recommended dilution, many qualified physicians use slightly different dilutions. The key is getting what you pay for and that is based on the actual units that are injected. Some doctors inject based on volume, however in those cases it is not clear to the consumer how much botox they are actually getting. Paying for it by the unit is the most clear way to measure what is actually being used. Also, alway seek an experienced person who understands the science as well as the art of achieving an attractive and wrinkle-free result. The goal is not to simply "freeze" the wrinkles. It is to soften them while allowing acceptable expression so you don't look like you've had botox.

I agree that you ought to keep track of the number of units that is being injected to a certain area.  If not, when you go to a new provider, you may end up paying for more units than you need, or find the injections to be less effective because you did not receive an adequate number of units.

While the number of units is more relevant than dilution, even more important is whether the injector knows what he or she is doing.  I suggest you look into the credentials of whoever will be treating you.

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