*Dilution rates



*Geographic location

*Spa specials

*How many facial areas are being injected

Dilution rates vary between salons or medical establishments. This is a factor that many people don't know about. When the medical staff purchases Botox it comes to them in a frozen powder form. The medical staff then has to determine how they want to dilute the power to turn it into its liquid form. A good dilution would be four units per .1 cc.

Where you are in the country is a major factor in determining the cost of Botox injections. If you are in Los Angeles or New York City you may be paying a much higher price than if you were in San Diego or Las Vegas, for example. Spa owners will charge whatever the going rate is in their area. The cost of living, in general, is higher in these areas.

Many spas run specials during the year to entice people to come in and experience Botox for the first time. This is a great way for a person who wishes to try Botox to be able to do it at a reduced cost. Spas may offer specials based on the area(s) being injected to encourage clients to try areas that they haven't previously done.

The cost of injections may be determined by the number of areas being treated. The cost to treat a single area may be more expense than treating three areas when broken down by cost per area. For example, it may cost $100 to treat one area and $250 to three.

Botox may be priced by the unit or by the areas being treated. Each salon has its own policies. A cost per unit range would be $10 - $50. A cost per area may be $50 to $300. The difference in numbers is determined by the spa's location, dilution rates, on going or current specials and number of areas being injected.

The three sites that are most often treated are the glabella (between the eyes), forehead and eye area. These three sites are the ones people are most conscious of and therefore, willing to treat. You will find coupons and/or specials focusing on these areas primarily.

As you can see, there are many factors to consider when pricing Botox. It is certainly recommended that you call your favorite salon and ask them if they have Botox specials. Please remember to enquire about the dilution rates to ensure that you are getting a treatment that is going to work for you. No matter what the cost is, if the Botox is out of date or diluted incorrectly, it will be a waste of money.