Why do some people get 2 or 3 units of Botox vs. 5 or 10 in certain areas?

January 1, 2016
Asked By:Shortcake83 in Anytown, USA

My girlfriend says her PS administers just 2 or 3 units to her crows feet & that is the perfect amount for her. My PS explained the standard is 5 units to each side, 20 for "11's", & 20 in the forehead. Do certain people need more or less? Is this is case by case scenario? Also, my facial muscles don't really do the "11s thing" at all, mainly just 3 or 4 forehead creases, but was told it would look odd if I only do the forehead & not 11s? Is this true? Do I really need 20 in my forehead?

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February 16, 2016

Answer: The number of units used will depend on the person’s desired result as well as their individual metabolism and the state of thei

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Sabrina Fabi, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 16, 2016

Answer: The number of units used will depend on the person’s desired result as well as their individual metabolism and the state of thei

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Sabrina Fabi, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 9, 2016

Answer: Botox Starting Dose

David Tauber, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 9, 2016

Answer: Botox Starting Dose

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January 12, 2016

Answer: Botox

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 12, 2016

Answer: Botox

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 3, 2016

Answer: Why do some people get 2 or 3 units of Botox vs. 5 or 10 in certain areas?

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 3, 2016

Answer: Why do some people get 2 or 3 units of Botox vs. 5 or 10 in certain areas?

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 3, 2016

Answer: Why do some people get 2 or 3 units of Botox vs. 5 or 10 in certain areas?

Thomas Trevisani, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 3, 2016

Answer: Why do some people get 2 or 3 units of Botox vs. 5 or 10 in certain areas?

Thomas Trevisani, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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