Cost of Botox and Fillers -
Recently I was shocked to learn what people have paid for Botox™ and fillers at salons and spas - sometimes $3,000 to $4,000 for forehead Botox and a syringe or two of Restylane. These procedures at my office would be approximately one-half that! What I’m trying to convey is that while you may feel comfortable in a familiar salon or spa setting, you may actually be short-changing yourself on aesthetics, quality, expertise and certainly cost. Rather than placing yourself at risk, consider instead putting yourself in the hands of an experienced professional in an office setting.
Here are some Botox guidelines:
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The cost base of Botox™ is $10-$20 per unit. A full vial of Botox contains 100 units. Be certain to ask how many units you will be getting
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Generally the per unit charge is more for small amounts.
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I think a full forehead and “crows feet” treatment takes about 100 units, a full vial. (That’s more than most doctors’ use.)
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I use about 30 units for the frown lines, sometimes less will do
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Beware of places that offer inexpensive treatments - they may be using either old or diluted material. While opened Botox can be stored in the refrigerator for several days and still keep its activity, its viability decreases over time
The manufacturer, Allergan, has again raised the price of a vial of Botox™. It is now $525, whereas seven years ago it was about $300. The standard fillers - Juvederm™, Restylane®, Radiesse® and Sculptra™ all cost us $300-$500 per syringe. Extended time spent may increase the charge, however the usual fee is about twice the cost of the material. I’ve heard of absurd charges like $1,000 to $1,200 for one syringe of Restylane – for which we charge less than $600 in our office!
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