Botox in Crow's Feet Number of Units Needed

Shawn Allen, MD answers: How many units to Botox crow's feet?

I have had Botox for a few years and love it. I have changed my location. I have a new person doing Botox, my problem is I have always maintained 22-24 units that has been perfect and on one occasion 28 units. Which was great as well. My problem is this, my new person that is doing Botox has guessed 39 units I was shocked, I told her no.


Shawn Allen, MD
4 months ago

Each individual needs different amounts of units depending on their anatomy.  that being said if my patient said that 20-30 units was all that they have needed in the past and had great results that is what i would stay with.  I personally dont remember ever having a patient who needed 40 untis for their crow's feet .  I would check to be sure they are not using Dysport which would be closer to 40-50 units.   That being said always check credentials / training etc and be sure you are being treated by a DOCTOR who has formal specialiazed training in Botox injections (board certified dermatologist/ plastic surgeon/ facial plastic surgeon/ oculoplastic surgeon) 

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