My doctor says that his botox is 2 units per .1 cc. Does that sound correct?

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J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question about botox.  Botox does not start working for at least 10-14 days post treatment.  However, the benefits should last 3-4 months.  The amount of units needed differs from person to person.  The reconstitution of botox varies from office to office.  You may hear terms of "1:1 or 2:1"  this is done in order to achieve different looks in different areas.  Either way, a unit of botox does not change. It is reconstituted differently in order to target specific muscle groups and achieve natural results. 
It is also important to keep in mind that several treatments may be required before more severe lines soften.  Regardless, it is important to decrease the muscle movement in order to improve moderate to severe wrinkles and fine lines.
  
To be sure, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

You can dilute Botox to nearly any concentration you desire. Generally the botox insert recommends that it be prepared at 4 units per cc

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Moast doctors use more concentrated units than you have had but that dilution of 5 ccs of water to one vial of 100 units of Botox was used more in the earlier days of Botox. If it is diluyed more then there is a concern of affecting nearby muscles that should not get treated.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Docs can mix up the botox or Dysport to whatever concentration they feel is best for the patient and the areas being treated.  As long as you are getting good results, then be happy and trust your doc.  1 area is usually $300-350, 2 areas is $500-600 and 3 areas is $675-800. (glabella or frown creases are 1 area,  lateral canthi or smile lines on the sides of the eyes together are 1 area, and forehead creases are 1 area).

Matthew Schulman, MD · Answer

The number of units per cc I a mathematical measure of concentration. I depends on the dilution that your doctor uses. The Botox comes feeze dried and your doctor must add saline. Adding 5 cc of saline makes the concentration 2 units per 0.1 cc. Different doctors use different dilutions and it depends in what they are most comfortable with. It is the number of units injected that matters, not the concentration.

My doctor says that his botox is 2 units per .1 cc. Does that sound correct?

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Answer: If you are getting good results with Botox, then it doesn't matter what formulation the doc is using since it is working.

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My doctor says that his botox is 2 units per .1 cc. Does that sound correct?

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Answer: If you are getting good results with Botox, then it doesn't matter what formulation the doc is using since it is working.

Answer: If you are getting good results with Botox, then it doesn't matter what formulation the doc is using since it is working.

Answer: Botox units

Answer: Botox units

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