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How Do You Measure the Unit of Botox? Can It Be Diluted So Derma Can Charge More?

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Derma 1 injects total of 44 units for around eyes,bunny lines,forehead.This lasted for 6 mos around eyes and bunny lines & even 8-9 mos on the forehead. The last time I had Botox w/ Derma 2, 1,56 units were injected but it started wearing out after 3 months.Derma 1 normally charges USD7 per unit. Because of the fast fast wear off of my Botox, I decided to go to Derma 2, injected total of 800units & charged only USD445 & w/ retouch after 3mos. Please enlighten me on why there is a difference in cost and length of time. 

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