Botox Prices

There are many causes for the formation of wrinkles on our faces, which include prolonged exposure to the sun, the loosening of the skin, too much muscle activity and skin atrophy. A good deal of the facial wrinkles that form on the face are due to skin pleating caused by the action of muscles underneath the skin. Overly active muscles underneath the skin can cause you to look fatigued, angry, fearful, anxious etc thus misleading people and misinterpreting your actual emotions. These wrinkles usually form on the forehead and around the eyes and are known as crow’s feet. Aging, causes the fat underneath the skin to decrease as a result the skin gets thinner and wrinkles start forming. These wrinkles become most prominent in people who are in their late twenties or early thirties.

There are a number of surgical procedures you could undergo to rid your face of these wrinkles, but why should you bother with surgery, when much more easy and non-surgical alternatives are present.

Botox procedure is one such procedure. Botox is a bacteria-produced neurotoxin. When Botox is injected into any muscle, it causes it to become paralyzed. For quite some time now, Botox, has been utilized for treating muscle related problems such as muscle spasms, facial tics, etc. FDA has approved it’s use and Botox generally has a good safety record. Basically, when Botox is injected into a muscle it causes it to become paralyzed, while in paralysis the body tries to recreate and reform the muscle affected thus eradicating wrinkles and effectively slowing down the aging process. Recent research studies have also shown that Botox helps with migraine headaches and they have also shown positive effects in regards to reducing pain in the face. The reason for this is the muscle relaxing effect of Botox.

The Botox procedure is simple, using a fine needle; it is injected into the muscle through the skin. There is little or no discomfort involved and the procedure lasts only for a few minutes. Side effects, only include mild bruising or localized pain as a result of the injection. The surrounding muscles may weaken as a reaction to the toxins released.

Botox injections generally cost around $300-$700, but strictly; vary based on the region and amount of injections involved. For instance, a procedure conducted on the forehead costs around $8-$900. A single unit of Botox costs around $10-$18.

In the UK, the price for this procedure starts at around £200 and goes up to £350 depending upon the skill of the doctor treating you. Typically, you can get three regions of your face injected with Botox for around £290. Once again, the prices vary from region to region so these are not to be considered definitive. Check with your local doctors and get quotes from at least a few before you make your decision.