Am I paying too much for a series of 46 Botox?

Elllie 

The value of the service is ultimately up to you to decide if you are getting what you pay for.  Certainly there should be absolute transparency about how many units you are being treated with and which of the cosmetic botulinum toxin agents you are being treated with (Dysport or BOTOX).  There are three treatment trends that are quite misleading:  Advertising a small fee by area, but not defining what an area is.  In Los Angeles, there are offices that advertise $99 or $199 BOTOX by area but to do an actual standard forhead and brow treatment, this might represent 10 "areas".  You can do the math.  Another scam is sell BOTOX by the unit.  However, it is impossible for the consumer to know how many units are in fact in the syringe.  It does not take a rocket scientist to understand that saline is cheaper than BOTOX or Dysport.  A vial of BOTOX costs about $550 for 100 units.  So if you are being offered BOTOX for $6 per unit, there is a good chance that you are going to get less that a unit of BOTOX for your $6.  FInally many offices, glide over precisely how much medication by unit you are getting and instead price by "syringe."  Again it is impossible to know what is in that syringe.  

Look for honest offices.  They will tell you how much product you are getting.  Treatments will be every consistent in their effects from treatment to treatment for years.  However, expect pay more for experienced physician injectors.  Provided you like the service, generally the premium these injectors charge is worth it.  This is also about peace of mind.  If you don't agree, I am sure you can find a store front that provides a cheaper service.  Please do not stay with an office you are not happy with.

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Generally, clinics provide a per unit price, and you simply multiply that amount with the number of units administered during treatment. The exact dosing for you can be determined in consultation with your cosmetic physician with an in-person evaluation, as this will allow for a better assessment of your concern. In Toronto, Ontario, the price ranges from $10-$15 per unit.In some cases, it can be difficult to say exactly how many units will be administered prior to treatment. Sometimes, more or less may be required to achieve the desired results. However, I think your injector should be clearer about pricing if you ask them straight.

Some doctors charge per zone but as many patients require different units injected into the same zone depending on their muscle mass, other doctors have charged per unit.  The patient cost of Botox varies considerably from State to State and City to City.  There are doctors that are more expert than others in injecting Botox. It is not a black and white science.  The physician must know the anatomy and also evaluate your unique anatomy to determine what are the correct insertion sites to inject and how many units of Botox to inject. Leaving you with less wrinkles but a natural appearance and with little risk of a asymmetric eyebrows or a drooping eyelid comes with experience and talent. If the receipt is indicating you had 46 units, then the fee is in line with the upper range of normal and you are not being ripped off.
 

Hi Ellie.  It would help a bit if we knew which areas you had injected and certainly more so if we knew how many units.  If we make the assumption that you are paying $915 for 46 units (series of 46) of Botox, then you are probably paying too much.  

Where we are in Los Angeles, Botox can vary between about $8 per unit and $20 per unit.  The ones at the low side are most likely importing illegaly (which has it's own dangers and ethical challenges) and the ones at the high side are likely the most exclusive practices with hard to get appointments.

For the rest of us, we are somewhere in between and $10 - $15 per unti is a reasonable range for most practices.

Botox costs range anywhere from 9 dollars to 20 dollars a unit. While you may be paying on the higher side, it can depend upon your market and the skill of your physician. If you are happy with the results and they are lasting you a sufficient duration, then the higher costs are probably justified. Some areas like New York City and Beverly Hills, for example, may routinely get those higher costs per unit.