I went to a new dr for Botox and want to know if I am being ripped off.

 If you were very happy with the previous injector, you may want to return to them. Different places charge different amounts. Some practices that charge by the area count the fourhead as one area which typically does not require as much Botox and the frown region as another area but which typically requires more. So even though the per area charges the same, the overall average treatment cost may be very similar to a practice that charges by the unit.  The pricing that you're describing for your second injectors office seems very appropriate.

Every practice will price their injectables differently. Personally, I charge by the unit as every patient will require a different amount of Botox. Charging by the area undercharges some patients and over charges others which I don't think is fair. With regard to your new injector, you should be seeing significant reduction in the amount of movement between your brows. Four days is a bit early to judge but you should definitely re-assess by two weeks following your most recent treatment. The bottom line is that there is nothing wrong with charging by the unit but you should be seeing more improvement than you describe. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi MML.  The only way to know whether or not you are being charged the same at both facilities is to ask for the number of units injected.  For Botox, prices between $8 - $20/unit are seen in Los Angeles, but averages are likely in the $11 - $14 range per unit. Dysport is measured differently, but most injectors will charge $3.50 - $5 per unit of Dysport.  For every unit of Botox injected, mot injectors will use 2.5 - 3 units of Dysport.  Try finding out how many units each practitioner injected and then see if you can compare between them.