Is the cost of Botox dependent on the location of the injection?

BOTOX® injections have many uses in medicine, but without doubt, their most popular and prevalent use is in the treatment of dynamic facial lines and wrinkles like crow's feet, forehead lines and frown lines or glabellar folds, the little vertical lines that form between the eyebrows, especially when you frown. It may also be used in low doses for so-called smoker's lines, the little vertical lines that form around the lips. While some cosmetic treatments can have a price structure based on which area is being treated, the cost of BOTOX® is based on a flat-fee structure dependent on the area being treated and the number of units or vials required. More extensive treatments require more vials or units, and therefore cost more. The unit cost can vary as well, ranging from about $12 to about $20 each.

Nationwide, BOTOX® treatments range from about $300 for a very small treatment area to about $1,000 for more extensive treatments. And of course, the cost of treatment can vary geographically and from practice to practice. While BOTOX® injections are widely used in cosmetic treatments, they still require considerable expertise and skill to determine the exact placement of the injection to avoid complications like drooping eyelids, so skill and experience should count the most when deciding on a treatment practitioner.

Here's a quick review of the cost of BOTOX® for the most popular treatment zones:

• Crow's feet – from three to 10 units per temple region, or up to $400 for both eyes
• Forehead lines – about 20 units, or up to $200
• Frown lines – about 25 units, or up to about $500

It's important to remember the cost per unit can vary over time, and men typically require more units per treatment area to achieve optimal benefits of their injections.

To maintain the results of your treatment, you'll need re-treatments about every three to four months, but the good news is, wrinkles tend to soften with successive treatments, and over time, you may be able to wait longer between touch-up treatments.

BOTOX® can also be used with fillers or other cosmetic options to provide patients with many of the benefits of a “mini facelift” without the need for surgery. If you'd like to learn more about BOTOX® injections or the cost of BOTOX® treatment, call Halo Laser and Aesthetic Medicine to schedule a personal consultation today.

What is the cost for co2 laser resurfacing

CO2 laser resurfacing can offer men and women amazing benefits, helping to remove wrinkles, scars and other signs of aging while promoting healthy collagen development. But like other cosmetic treatments, most insurance companies won't cover any of the associated costs. It's understandable, then, that when it comes to deciding on a treatment provider, one of the first considerations is cost.

The Cost of CO2 Laser Resurfacing

The problem is, when it comes to determining the cost of CO2 laser resurfacing, lots of variables come into play. While it's somewhat easier to estimate the cost of fillers of BOTOX treatment based on the areas being treated and the number of units or vials required, laser treatments are much more subjective and pricing is based on an overall evaluation of the treatment area, the surrounding regions, the patient's expectations and many other variables. Pricing can also vary by geographic region and from practice to practice.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of laser resurfacing was about $2,200 in 2014, the latest year for which cost data is available. But that's just the doctor's fee – it doesn't include numbing agents or anesthesia, the assistant's fee, medications used during or after the procedure, or any facility-associated fees. And again, that fee can be higher or lower, depending upon the extent of the treatment area and other variable.

Affording Your Treatment

As with any medical procedure, it's important not to make cost the focus of your choice when looking for a treatment provider. A practitioner with extensive skills and experience may be slightly more costly than competitors with less expertise, but because any type of medical procedure can have risks and complications, this is not an area where you want to skimp. In the hands of a really skilled treatment provider, CO2 laser resurfacing can offer amazing results with a high degree of precision and far fewer risks and potential complications.

At Halo Laser and Aesthetic Medicine, we want patients to be able to afford the highest-quality care so they can feel confident about their results. Our office can help you find a financing plan that works for your needs so you can fit the cost of treatment into your budget. To find out more about laser resurfacing or to inquire about financing options, call our office.

What is a fractional co2 laser?

CO2 lasers have been used to improve the appearance of skin since 1995, when the technology received FDA approval. Those early lasers were able to deliver really good results, helping to correct issues like sun damage, enlarged pores, acne scars, and uneven tone and texture that can make skin look old, worn and uncared for. In fact, CO2 lasers are especially effective in treating soft tissues like skin since soft tissues contain a high amount of water, which absorbs the laser energy very efficiently.

But while early CO2 lasers were very effective, they did have a drawback when it came to procedures like resurfacing that require a large degree of control and consistency: Because they deliver the energy as a continuous, uninterrupted “stream” across the surface of the treatment area, they lacked the precision necessary to achieve optimal results in skin resurfacing and rejuvenation treatments. In many patients, that lack of precision resulted in undercorrections or overcorrections, sometimes causing changes in the skin's pigments or other unwanted complications.

To address those issues, scientists headed back to the drawing board and developed a new type of technology – fractional laser systems – that enable doctors to achieve more precise, consistent results with far fewer risks.

What is a fractional CO2 laser?

Fractional CO2 lasers use the same type of approach as their predecessors, but instead of applying the laser energy across the entire surface of the skin, they direct it to tiny columns of skin tissue, leaving areas in between untreated. The columns are located close enough together to achieve the same benefits as “non-fractionated” CO2 laser treatments, but the tiny bridges of untreated skin means there's less risk of damage and much faster healing time for patients. Plus, fractionated lasers stimulate the production of collagen, which leaves your skin feeling and looking firmer and more youthful over time.

Because of their high degree of precision, fractional CO2 laser treatment has become the “gold standard” for treating many skin issues, many of which can be resolved in just one treatment, including:

• sunspots and age spots
• acne scars
• wrinkles and creases
• uneven texture
• areas of discoloration
• Malasma
• Rosacea
• freckles
• skin laxity

No anesthesia is required and there's no downtime, so you can get back to your active life.

Find out more about laser treatments.

At Halo Laser and Aesthetic Medicine, we offer custom skin treatments designed for each patient's unique needs. Take the first step toward better-looking skin and schedule your personal evaluation today.