Botox injections. 50 units for between brows? (Photo)

Thank you for your question.I would ask what product the doctor is injecting. In my experience some clinicians who use Dysport typically use 50 or more units in a treatment area. If they are using Botox it should take a max of 25 units.  Is this a board certified PS? Good luck.

A typical starting dose for botox to the glabellar area (between the eyebrows) is 25 units. This is for Botox Cosmetic (onabotulinum toxin) and Xeomin (incobotulinum toxin). Dysport is dosed differently (higher). 50 units for Botox Cosmetic or Xeomin is too high as a starting dose.

lajmiri92  Thank you for your question and photos.  Of course an in person consultation is necessary to best determine your best course of action.  First , a word of advice,  never discount your face.  Groupon is great to try a new restaurant but just because someone offers botox does not mean they utilize it very well. That stated, I personally do not like to look at the face for one area alone as while you may be focused on this area now,  correction may have you look at another related area later.  To directly answer your question, I would not use 50 units for your glabella alone but I would use 50 to 60 throughout your forehead and  crow's feet area to balance your upper face and brow.  Best of luck ! Dr B

I agree with you in that to treat the Glabellar area typically requires 17.5 to perhaps a maximum of 27.5 units. You can use the other units elsewhere but I cannot imagine more than that amount in that area.

Hello ~ In general the area that you want treated should take 20-25 units of botox. If your injector is using another product, Dysport, it could take 5-60 units. It would be a good idea to clarify which neurotoxin is being used. Good Luck!

Is it Botox or Dysport that your injector is using? They are different and require different units to achieve result.  Using a groupon for a neurotoxin is not a good idea.  I would consult with a board certified PS/derm.

Thank you for your question and photographs.  50 units of Botox cosmetic to treat only the glabella for the "11s" you are concerned with does seem to be quite a large dose.  Be careful to select an injector who is experienced and certified to perform any injectable procedure.  Best of luck.

Using Botox for treating the "11s" or the "1" as you describe, should be adequately treated with 20 U of botox.  50 U seems excessive. However, if you are treating any other areas, you may utilize a full 50 units.  In general, groupon is not a great way to seek medical treatments...

Thank you for your question.  Your injector was probably using dysport which typically requires 40-60 units for the glabella region.  Botox for the glabella ranges from12-30 units.  Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Best wishes. 

The bottom line is that practices that offer Botox on Groupon will almost always lose money on the procedure unless they cut corners by increasing the dose and charging extra, overdiluting the product, or using alternate unapproved products. I would not start with 50 units to your glabellar. I usually start with 20-25 and have never really given more than 35 units. It's always easier to add more later. Please proceed with caution.