What is Botox Injection Cost in Dubai?

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,

-          Glabella region or frown lines – the area on forehead between the eye brows

-          Crow’s feet – fine lines and wrinkles around the outer corners of your eyes, and

-          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:

·         Reputation of the physician

·         Geographic location of the clinic

·         Number of areas that need treating

·         Severity of the problem

·         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.