Botox Treatments Cost

Typical costs:

• Typically, treatments run $300-$1,200 depending on how much you need and who administers it. Treatments may be every 3 months.
• A nurse administering Botox in a mall on average costs $9-$12 per unit, or $200-$300 per area (with 20-30 units), which can run $200-$600 for a typical treatment.
• A dermatologist or plastic surgeon administering Botox at a medical office on average costs $14-$17 per unit of Botox, or $600 to $1,200 or more for multiple areas.

• Some skin care centers, for example at malls are cheaper, but you'll want to check first on the quality of service they provide (see shopping for Botox, below)
• It may save money to have a group of friends have a "Botox party," which can cost 10-20% less, in large part because it can take less time.
• Even dermatologists or plastic surgeons may offer discounts, especially if you are a regular customer or purchase multiple services. You may also get a discount if you refer new customers.

• If you do seek Botox treatments, we recommend visiting a qualified person who purchases botox directly from the manufacturer. A list is available at Allergan's website.
• You can also find a board certified physician by visiting the American Academy of Dermatology^[1] or the American Society of Plastic Surgeons^[2] .
• One way to find a provider is to schedule a skin check with your dermatologist, and ask your dermatologist for a recommendation or whether they themselves offer the service. Your dermatologist may also be able to give you a sense of what kind of treatment could be right for you.
• On February 8, 2008, the FDA, in an ongoing safety review of botox and botox cosmetic, announced that in rare instances, children treated with Botox had been hospitalized and even died.

1.  www.aad.org/find-a-derm/
2.  www1.plasticsurgery.org/find_a_surgeon/

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