PRICE: $12/unit
The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin is a purified substance derived from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. It is popularly used as a prescription injectable to temporarily reduce or eliminate facial lines or wrinkles. The medication works by blocking the nerve signal to the muscle it was injected into making the muscle unable to contract. Common brand names for botulinum toxin-type A include: Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, and Xeomin. The effects from a botulinum toxin-type A treatment will typically start as soon as 24 hours and as late as 14 days after treatment. They last for up to 3-4 months. The effects may wear off sooner in athletic people and men.
How Many Units Do I Need?
This is different in everyone and depends in several factors. A rough guide for treatment areas is listed below:
Forehead: 10+ (MUST TREAT FROWN LINES TOO)
Frown Lines: 20+
Crow's Feet: 12-16
Brow Lift: 12 (6 ea side)
Bunny Lines: 10-12
Lip Flip: 8
Neck Bands: 20+
Gummy Smile: 4-8
Golf Ball Chin: 4-6
Under Eye Jelly Roll: 4 (2 ea side)
Migraine Treatment: 134+
Axillary Hyperhydrosis: 80-100+ (40-50 units per side)