How Botox and Filler Are Priced
Injectables are the treatments where the unit matters most, because the same procedure name covers a wide range of what is actually injected.
Botulinum toxin
Sold in units of product. The two things that move the number are how many units and which brand.
| Area | Relative dose |
|---|---|
| Forehead, glabella, crow’s feet | Small |
| Chin, nose, gummy smile | Small |
| Jaw (masseter) slimming | Considerably larger |
| Shoulders (trapezius), calves | Largest |
This is why jaw botox and forehead treatment are not comparable prices even though both are “botox”.
Ask for the unit count and the brand at the consultation, and keep a record. It is what tells you whether your next visit is the same treatment.
Fillers
Sold by syringe, usually one cubic centimetre. What moves the number is how many syringes and which product, since materials differ in density, longevity and cost.
Areas differ in how much they need: a chin or a set of cheekbones typically takes more than a tear trough, where small amounts are the point.
What a fair quote looks like
- The unit and the quantity, written down
- The product name
- Whether a two-week review is included
- What a top-up would involve if the first result is conservative
Where the cheap quotes come from
Three places, usually: fewer units, a less expensive product, or a less experienced injector. None of these is dishonest as long as it is stated — the problem is only when the headline implies the same treatment.
Actual prices are on the clinic site, where they are kept current.
FAQ
Why is jaw treatment priced differently from forehead treatment?
Because the dose differs. Slimming a chewing muscle needs considerably more product than softening an expression line, so the same treatment name lands at a different number.
Are premium filler brands worth it?
Sometimes. Different products behave differently in different areas, so the honest question is which product suits the area, not which brand is most expensive.
Can I buy half a syringe?
Some clinics allow it, some do not, and leftover product is not stored for a later visit. Ask before treatment rather than afterwards.
Why do some clinics quote per area instead of per unit?
It is simpler to advertise. It is also less comparable, so ask what dose an area quote corresponds to.