How do I know how many units of Botox I am actually getting? Is there something I can look at, like maybe the syringe?
Answer: Ask your injector You would have to ask your injector how much they are administering to you. Just ask your injector before your treatment.
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Answer: Ask your injector You would have to ask your injector how much they are administering to you. Just ask your injector before your treatment.
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September 29, 2009
Answer: Ask your doctor about the units Ask your doctor. It is information to which you are entitled. The dilution of the Botox, which must occur as the Botox comes in a powder, is different in different offices. The volume in the syringe doesn’t tell you the units unless you know the dilution. Just ask your provider how many units you are receiving.
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September 29, 2009
Answer: Ask your doctor about the units Ask your doctor. It is information to which you are entitled. The dilution of the Botox, which must occur as the Botox comes in a powder, is different in different offices. The volume in the syringe doesn’t tell you the units unless you know the dilution. Just ask your provider how many units you are receiving.
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September 28, 2009
Answer: Botox Units You should simply ask your physician this question. The number of units of botox you receive should be disclosed to you the same way the number of milligrams of any other drug that is prescribed to you. Further, this is what you are paying for. So just ask. If this is not disclosed, then I would recommend finding another provider.
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September 28, 2009
Answer: Botox Units You should simply ask your physician this question. The number of units of botox you receive should be disclosed to you the same way the number of milligrams of any other drug that is prescribed to you. Further, this is what you are paying for. So just ask. If this is not disclosed, then I would recommend finding another provider.
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September 28, 2009
Answer: Measuring the units of Botox that you're getting This is a great question as every person who in injects Botox has a different "dilution" rate. Usually, 3-4cc is used to dilute each vial. Ask your injector how many cc's were used to dilute the vial. As each vial has 100 units, divide the number of cc's into 100 to determine how many units are in each cc. Each area of the face is injected with a different amount, so keep track of the total amount injected to calculate how many units you received.
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September 28, 2009
Answer: Measuring the units of Botox that you're getting This is a great question as every person who in injects Botox has a different "dilution" rate. Usually, 3-4cc is used to dilute each vial. Ask your injector how many cc's were used to dilute the vial. As each vial has 100 units, divide the number of cc's into 100 to determine how many units are in each cc. Each area of the face is injected with a different amount, so keep track of the total amount injected to calculate how many units you received.
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September 28, 2009
Answer: Determining botox dose It really is as simple as asking, as Dr. Neigel said, at least it used to be. Your injector will determine the right dose, and patients quickly learned to compare prices in terms of units a few years ago after Botox Cosmetic was approved. Now we have Dysport, another botulinum product, which has different units. In other words, 20 units of Botox equates to somewhere between 50 and 60 units of Dysport, though the cost to treat the same area is less with Dysport. So now we have to start thinking in terms of cost per area instead of cost per unit again.
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September 28, 2009
Answer: Determining botox dose It really is as simple as asking, as Dr. Neigel said, at least it used to be. Your injector will determine the right dose, and patients quickly learned to compare prices in terms of units a few years ago after Botox Cosmetic was approved. Now we have Dysport, another botulinum product, which has different units. In other words, 20 units of Botox equates to somewhere between 50 and 60 units of Dysport, though the cost to treat the same area is less with Dysport. So now we have to start thinking in terms of cost per area instead of cost per unit again.
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