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It is impossible to know just how much Botox Cosmetic you received. Different injectors use different methods of reconstituting or mixing the medication. Botox is delivered in a dehydrated state in 50 and 100 units sizes. My preferred technique is to reconstitute 100 units with 2.5 cc of saline. Thus, a one cc (ml) syringe in my hands contains 40 units of Botox. Not every patient requires the exact same amount, or has the same goals, so I typically charge by the unit because I feel the pricing is more flexible that way. Some plastic surgeons prefer to charge by the area (glabella, forehead, crow's feet). If you are unsure how many units you were administered, you should contact the doctor's office and ask them. They should have clearly documented just how many units you were given.
Physicians can either charge for Botox by the "syringe" or by the unit. A typical "dose" or "syringe" of Botox is 20 units.
Wrinkles on cheeks are often present at rest and are related to sun damage. Some are caused by smiling. Facial rejuvenation with lasers and filler injections are the more commonly done procedures for this indication, not Botox, which could cause relaxation of important muscles of the mouth.
Overtreatment of the frontalis muscle in the forehead can cause brow heaviness and upper eyelid hooding that may appear to make the eyes look smaller. Thoughtful placement of the Botox (using small amounts) in the forehead, glabella, and lateral brow, and lower eyelid can often...
Using a drug that is not locally approved means that it has not met the standards set by the local authorities. Given the very serious potential side-effects of the toxin (yes a toxin, a poison), you would be very wise to stay with a product that you know has gone through the scrutiny of...
