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Medical Disclaimer: This tool provides general educational estimates. Always consult your prescribing physician or healthcare provider before making medication changes or interpreting results from population-based models.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most treatments last 3-4 months for first-time patients. Regular users may see 4-6 months as muscles become conditioned.
Men have stronger, denser facial muscles requiring 20-30% more units for equivalent relaxation.
No. Dysport requires 2.5-3x more units than Botox for equivalent results. This calculator is for Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) only.
Glabella (frown lines between eyebrows) is the most treated area, typically requiring 20 units for women.
In the US, Botox costs $10-16 per unit depending on provider type. Dermatologists charge the most, medical spas the least.
Methodology
This calculator uses FDA-approved Botox unit ranges from Allergan/AbbVie prescribing information. Each area has a defined range adjusted by intensity tier (light/standard/advanced) with a 20-30% male adjustment. Cost uses per-unit pricing aggregated from ASPS statistics with provider-type multipliers.
Botox dosage varies by treatment area: glabella (20 units), forehead (10-20 units), crow's feet (24 units total). Men need 20-30% more units due to stronger muscles. Cost ranges from $10-16 per unit in the US. A typical 3-area treatment (glabella + forehead + crow's feet) uses 44-64 units and costs $500-$900. Results last 3-4 months.
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