I am in my late 20s and looking to get my first Botox injection for frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet. I don't want to get ripped off, so can someone please tell me - What is the normal cost of Botox?
Botox injections in Chicago cost approximately $15 per unit. This amount is fairly standard throughout the midwest.
If you are struggling with your decision to receive Botox, remember that a Board Certified Dermatologist is your best bet. As fun as it may sound, Botox parties at your friends' homes are not safe.
Botox has proven its effectiveness and therefore many types of physicians and other healthcare professionals are giving botox injections. In experienced hands it works well and in a respectable office - usually recommended by word of mouth through family, friends, doctors - it does not matter how they charge you - by area or by unit.
One physician mentioned that you can get "cheated" if you get charged per area. I disagree. You can also get cheated if someone charges you by the unit and each time you go in they keep charging you.
Botox is like any other drug - different people will need different doses and once you have established a relationship with a reputable office, you will get your money's worth no matter how they charge you.
Some injectors use Botox as their "loss leader" to attract you to their offices so they can expose you to surgical procedures, laser treatments, etc. So prices can vary greatly even within respectable offices.
In the end treat it like any other medical procedure - ask around and usually you will find that a couple of names keep popping up in your area that are the offices to go to. Then you can set up a consult with each office and see who you like better. Remember you will need Botox about 3 times/year so before having your first treatment it is worth it to see a couple of offices.
Just like any other procedure, don't price shop first. Find two offices that are reputable and you like, then compare prices. That way you will build a long term relationship and do not have to worry about how they charge. Since you will be a long term patient, they will want to keep your best interest in mind regarding outcome and pricing.
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