Botox, brand name for a naturally
occurring neurotoxin Botulinum toxin Type A, is a prescription medicine used to
treat a number of neurological problems in humans, ranging from excessive underarm
sweating (or in any other part of the body) to severe muscle spasms and chronic
headaches. It also has a history in ophthalmology, where the oculoplastic
surgeons all over the world have been using it to treat spastic eyelid
disorders ever since it got FDA’s approval in late 1980s. However, it is the
Botox treatment for wrinkles that earned this neurotoxin most of the popularity
it is enjoying nowadays. The facial areas that are most commonly treated with
Botox include,
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Glabella region or frown lines – the area on
forehead between the eye brows
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Crow’s feet – fine lines and wrinkles around the
outer corners of your eyes, and
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Nasolabial folds – the smile or laugh lines
around your mouth
What exactly is Botox?
Botox or botulinum toxin is a
purified neurotoxin that is prepared from a naturally occurring toxic protein
released by the bacterium called Clostridium Botulinum. Being a neurotoxin, it works
by temporarily blocking the transmission of nerve impulses to the problem
causing muscles or glands, thereby limiting the abnormal function of associated
muscles, glands or nerves.
What is the cost of Botox treatment?
Like price of any other service
that you avail in your daily routine,Botox in Dubai also differs significantly
from place to place and from one clinician to another. Nonetheless, the pricing
methods used to determine the cost of treatment almost remain the same all over
the world. The most common methods used by the Botox providers are,
- I. Per area method
- II. Per unit method
When using per area method, cosmetic
plastic surgeons charge the patients depending on the area or zone that needs treating.
Each Botox provider has a fixed rate for each area, though this rate can also
vary depending on the extent of imperfection. For example, charges for deep,
etched wrinkles will be obviously more than the barely visible fine lines on
the face that hardly need any treatment. Botox injection cost when using per
area method can be anywhere between $250 and $500, depending on the severity of
the problem and the size and number of areas that need treating.
Per unit method, on the other
hand, relates to a pricing method in which the practitioners charge the
patients for the number of units of Botox injected during the procedure.
Botulinum toxin comes in sealed vials of 50 units, 100 units and 200 units,
with the price per unit ranging from $7 to $15.
Some other factors that affect
the Botox Injection cost include:
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Reputation of the physician
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Geographic location of the clinic
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Number of areas that need treating
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Severity of the problem
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Technique used
It is pertinent to mention here
that less experienced physicians and nurse practitioners usually offer Botox
treatment at relatively cheaper rates, but never let any such alluring offer
tempt you. Getting Botox injection from an inexperienced doctor or nurse
practitioner can cause potential, life-threatening effects such as difficulty
in breathing or swelling, spread of toxin in the neighboring areas and in worst
case scenario patient may also start exhibiting botulism like symptoms. Always
go for an experienced, board-certified dermatologist or cosmetic plastic
surgeon who has been treating situation similar to yours for at least five
years.
