How many units of Botox will I need?
You want a number. This page cannot give you a reliable one.
The plain reading
This page gives no unit count for any person or area. Treat a number quoted before anyone examines you as a question to ask, not an answer to plan around.
Documents to read
A unit is a measure of product. The count is set at the visit, so gather what the injector will ask about first. Write down the areas you want treated, the look you want, and any past treatment you have had.
Read how the product is described before you read any number. The ASPS blog on what to know about Botox is a plain starting point. MedlinePlus on Botox is a second, independent reading. The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery page on neuromodulators is a third reading, from a dermatologic surgeons' group.
Your action list
- Write down your areas, your goal and your treatment history.
- Read the ASPS answers to common Botox questions for the overview.
- Ask the clinician how many units they plan for each area and why.
- Ask whether the plan is a starting amount or a final one.
- Ask how the price is worked out, per unit or per area.
Translator's note
The clinician who examines you sets the plan. This site interprets documents, not faces, so it names no dose and offers no medical advice.