Paying for Botox by the Vial

December 30, 2008
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A few weeks ago, I had Botox for my crow's feet only, but I was charged for an entire vial of Botox (6 cc's)! I have had this procedure before by the same well known plastic surgeon, and I know only 3 cc's were used. He told me we only needed 3 cc's. I am very upset and have been refused documentation of the amount used. Is there any way an entire vial of Botox could have been used on my crow's feet? Do other doctors charge for a whole vial if all of it isn't used? Is there something I'm missing?

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December 31, 2008

Answer: The amount of Botox used can differ quite a bit

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Eric Chang, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 31, 2008

Answer: The amount of Botox used can differ quite a bit

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May 24, 2019

Answer: Botox

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November 29, 2015

Answer: Cost of Botox

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November 29, 2015

Answer: Cost of Botox

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September 24, 2010

Answer: Botox by vial or by unit

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 24, 2010

Answer: Botox by vial or by unit

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 20, 2009

Answer: Don't pay for Botox by the cc!

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 20, 2009

Answer: Don't pay for Botox by the cc!

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 1, 2009

Answer: Botox by the unit, not the vial

Brian S. Glatt, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 1, 2009

Answer: Botox by the unit, not the vial

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