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How Much Should Botox Be Diluted?

asked 3 years ago by mutti in san diego
Latest answer by Dean Fardo, MD
Question viewed 378 times

I've heard that Botox should be diluted from 1 to 1.5 and 2.5; is this true?

3 answers to How Much Should Botox Be Diluted?

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Not important.

The dilution is not what matters, but how many units are actually injected. You can get a good result with each of the dilutions you mentioned, it really depends on the doctors experience and preference.
Dean Fardo, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Dilutions from 1 to 4 ml per vial are common.

Dear Mutti There is no single right dilution. Doctors will typically pick a preferred dilution of the BOTOX and work with that dilution. The vial comes with 100 units of Botox. So diluting with 1 ml produces a solution with 100 units per milliliters. Diluting with 4 ml produced a solution that is 25 units per milliliters. Some doctor boast about diluting with 20 ml which means that each 1 ml syringe contains 5 units of BOTOX. This is too dilute. Beware that there is an additional... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox dilution varies on the practitioner

This really varies based on individual experience. The vast majority of practitioners follow the Botox Cosmetic package insert which suggests a dilution of 2.5. However, many outstanding physicians feel they have better control with a dilution of 1 cc.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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