Botox. Price for injection of botulinum toxin

Botox or botulinum toxin is one of the most widely used products in the field of aesthetic dermatology. In contrast to hyaluronic acid fillers, it does not arrive in the form of ampoules, but in sterile bottles and is dosed in units. In this article, we will look in detail at what this medication is and how it is determined the price for botox injection..

Aesthetic consultation

Botox injection is one of the procedures that requires the most comprehensive aesthetic consultation. The human face is a complex system of many facial muscles, many of which have opposite actions. Thus, for example, one group is responsible for raising the eyebrows upwards as an expression of surprise, in which the horizontal wrinkles of the forehead are formed. Another group pulls the brow down and relaxing them with botulinum toxin would lift the brow up to 2mm. As part of the aesthetic consultation, an analysis of the patient's facial structure is carried out, the exact location of the facial muscles is determined, as well as their strength. This matters for the units used and the price of the procedure.

Injecting Botulinum toxin

Botulinum toxin is mainly used to remove wrinkles in the upper third of the face. In the beginning, these lines are dynamic and are visible only during muscle movement, and when it relaxes, they disappear completely. Over time, these lines deepen and become static wrinkles that are visible even in a state of rest and cannot be completely removed. In these cases, the effect of botox is more prophylactic and it does not aim to block facial expressions, but to weaken the strength of the muscle, which will not be able to contract to its full extent.

As already mentioned, the consultation is the more important and lengthy part. The injection of Botox itself is a relatively quick and painless procedure. However, for patients with a lower threshold of sensitivity, the area can be previously anesthetized with lidocaine cream. The skin is then cleaned and your doctor will mark the injection points. A thin and fine needle is used and it is very important to inject in the correct plane for maximum effectiveness.

Contraindications include pregnancy, breastfeeding, infection in the treated area, malignancy and certain neurological diseases.

Prices for botox per area or unit

There are two pricing options for botulinum toxin procedures. The first one consists in a calculation based on the units used. The bigger and stronger a muscle is, the more botox units are needed. This option, although more popular, hides certain inaccuracies. The main problem is that different types of toxin are of different potency, or in other words, not always 1 unit of product X will equal 1 unit of Y. There are proportionality factors between types of Botox that must be taken into account.

The second and more correct way of pricing in our opinion is by zone. In this way, inaccuracy is avoided when using products of different potency. The price is most often in a certain range depending on the volume and strength of the respective muscle. In the table below you can see a price list for the most commonly applied botox treatments.

Botox - price

The cost of botox injection is determined by the units used, which depend on the strength and volume of the muscles. In the following table you will see the price range of the most common procedures. An exact price for Botox can only be determined after conducting an aesthetic consultation.

Frown lines	BGN 150-250
Forehead wrinkles	BGN 150-250
Crow's feet	BGN 150-250
Full face	BGN 400-600
Treatment of bruxism	BGN 200-300
Treatment of hyperhidrosis	BGN 650-800

The cost of Botox for women is most often in the upper half of the price range, and for men in the lower half.

Botox injection in Sofia

In Dr. Stavrov Aesthetics, we perform Botox injections for the correction of facial wrinkles, as well as for the treatment of bruxism and hyperhidrosis. Our address is the city of Sofia, g.k. Manastirski livadi - west, Prof. Velizar Velkov St. 36 (behind Pulse fitness center). See how to find us on the about page contact page.

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After botox therapy

After the procedure, you need to follow some rules:

• Do not lie down or bend over for a long time for the next 3-4 hours.
• Do not exercise the day after the procedure.
• Do not drink alcohol or clean your face with cosmetics that contain alcohol-based ingredients.
• In the next 2-3 days, refrain from heat procedures such as saunas, steam baths and solariums.

Side effects

Botulinum toxin procedures are widely studied and frequently performed, classifying them as safe. Like any injection procedure, side effects can also be observed here. They are early and late. The first group includes redness, swelling and bruising at the injection site and headache, which pass over a period of several hours or up to 3-4 days. They do not need therapy. Late side effects occur after about a week and are the result of incorrect injection technique. Most often, it concerns an adjacent muscle and is manifested by drooping of the eyebrow or eyelid, insufficient effectiveness of the therapy, asymmetry of movements and smile. These can be corrected by adding more units to specific muscle groups. Even if left untreated, they weaken within the next few weeks and disappear completely within a few months.

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