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How Do You Know How Much Unit We Used?
we get charge per unit. how do you know how many unit was actually uses. and how do you know if the botox is real botox?
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How Much Botox is Used
If you are going to a reputable injector and have been satisfied with your results, then you are most likely receiving the correct number of Botox units. Always ask and get a copy of your receipt especially if you are going to change injectors. Do not go to places that advertise free units or prices that seem too good to be true. Remember there is no such thing as a "free lunch."
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How to choose someone for your Botox injection.
In many states, there are almost no regulations regarding who is qualified to inject Botox. This has led to an increase in the number of shady injectors that over-dilute or substitute product. It is almost impossible to detect. Why would you trust your face to anyone but an expert? A recent study showed about a 30% higher satisfaction rate when Botox injections are done by a core aesthetic physician. There are three physician specialties that provide...
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The number of units of botox used are recorded each visit
Most doctors enter the number of units of botox used during your treatment in your chart. Ask your physician how many units of botox were used. They should be able to tell you per site, how much was delivered.
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How many units of Botox was used
Reputable practices will only order Botox from the only approved source, Allergan. Many charge by units and then you should be told how many was use. Others use the accepted average unit per site, 20, and charge accordingly.
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How many units of Botox used
If you go to a reputable and trustworthy highly trained professional such as a dermatologist, you can simply ask the physician and they would almost certainly be happy to share how many units you were treated with. Unfortunately there are many "clinics", spas & salons that advertise crazy "discounts," but you end up with less than optimal results and often more chance of side effects. These clinics also rarely have a true expert injecting you such as a dermatologist.
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How many units? Is it the "real thing?"
If you are asking the question, then perhaps you need to go to another injector--one whom you can trust is using "real" Botox and diluting it properly. Different injectors may use different dilutions (2.5 units per 0.1cc, vs. 5 or even 10 units per 0.1cc), and you should gauge effectiveness per dollars spent. Usually about 18-25 units are utilized for glabellar frown lines (I start at 21 units and go up or down next time after assessing effectiveness), and the cost per unit should be...
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How Much Botox is Used
The only way you know how much real Botox is used is to go to a reputable, honest physician.
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Botox units and integrity
As a patient you will have no idea how many units are used unless the doctor tells you, and is honest. Your best bet is to go to a board certified physician who has training in this area like a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon, and find a doctor with a great reputation. Ask them how many units. I also have heard of practitioners using Dysport and telling people its Botox. Doctors also sometimes buy it from other countries to save money and then you have no idea what...
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Always ask how many units of Botox you got in each area!
How many units of Botox a doctor injects depends on the how diluted and how much of that dilution is injected. Most people will need between 10-20 units to have noticeable results in each area. The only way to be sure they are injecting Botox is to look at the vial which has a holographic logo with a lot number. If you get very different results with different doctors who say they are giving you the same dose, that would be suspicious. I keep a detailed map of every single...
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Botox units and integrity
The short answer is you don't know. The injector could use a diluted amount or inject less than you are being told. The best advice is to find someone who is reputable, has done hundreds or thousands of injections with good results, and who is properly trained. Conversing with the injector about dilution and units while it is being drawn up is a good time to discuss the topic. If they are uncomfortable telling you what they are doing, move on.
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How do you know how may units we used?
Hello, you don't really know how many units anyone uses. The best advise I can give you is to be injected by a reputable Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist. You should also avoid any practice that offers very low prices for unlimited units of Botox or any filler. Some practices dilute the Botox and or purchase products that are off label from Turkey including Restylane. Select your provider carefully. Good luck to you.
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Reputable Botox Users
The answer is that it depends on where you are getting your Botox treatments done. Most board-certified physicians aren't going to put their reputations and licenses at risk to make an extra few dollars per vial. So we draw and use the product the way we are supposed to. Untrained professionals and unlicensed professionals may not. The Botox website has a list of people in your area - that will show you who at least is buying products from Allergan, the makers of Botox. Botox should last...
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The bottom line is you don't.
Botox cost more than $500 for a 100 unit vial. That is the doctors cost plus or minus a bit of discounting they might get if they have volume purchasing with Allergan. If you are paying less then 5 or 6 dollars per unit, that is a big clue that something is wrong and you are probably getting less product than you are paying for. No one can afford to loose money on treatment. Another question to ask yourself is does the treatment last like other treatments you have had...
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