How much Botulinum Toxin do I need? I often hear this question. Firstly, I attempt with the feature diagram, above this article, to provide an indication of the MOST COMMONLY treated areas on the face (there are others as well). I have indicated the units as minimum and maximum, these are the allowed units for that particular area. The area as indicated around the eyes for the treatment of crow’s feet, is for treating both sides.
BOTULINU TOXIN TREATMENT IS DOSAGE DEPENDENT.
This means that the more you give, the more effective results you will get up to the maximum allowed unit per area. It is also true that a minimum dose is needed to get any effect at all. Everybody's muscle action differs a little as well as that expectations differ.
With planning Botulinum Toxin dosage the following are considered:
- The expected outcome
- The apparent strength of the muscles
- Anatomy
- The areas that require treatment
- Were previous Botulinum Toxin treatments done
- A multitude of medical conditions – present or not
- Contra-indications
- Other aesthetic treatments – planned, or recently completed.
- May another treatment be more appropriate?
Thorough consultation prior to treatment is therefore essential and an accurate quotation may be provided before actual treatment.
