How Much Do Botox Treatments Cost?
Botox (also commonly referred to as Botax) is a brand of botulinum toxin derived from a bacteria known as Clostridium botulinum type A, and is a patented trademark of the Allergan Pharmaceuticals. However there are other brands of botulinum toxin available, and although a lot of them are not available in the United States, they are available and used frequently in other parts of the world. They are:
Dysport (manufactured by Ipsen Ltd)
Neuronox (Medy-Tox Inc, Korea)
Myobloc (actually botulinum toxin type B) from Solstice Neurosciences, Inc.
Chinese botulinum toxin A (made by Tianjing Shenfa Chem Co.,Ltd. ) plus a host of others.
Because of trade issues, what was commonly referred to as Botox by virtue of familiarity, is now referred to as BTA (or botulinum toxin type A).
Prices for Botox Treatments vary considerably depending on the site of usage, the purpose of usage, the doctor, and the country.
In the United States, the average cost of a Botox treatment session is $350 per area. Other facial areas that require more than a single botox injection (e.g. around the eyes where crow’s feet tend to form) can range from $500 to $900. Large areas tend to cost more. The forehead for instance might cost as much as $1300.
Treatment costs in Asia tend to be considerably lower. In Thailand, a quote was obtained for for botox treatments for forehead lines (8,000 baht/USD235), crow’s feet (8000 baht/USD235), and frown lines (6000 baht/USD180)
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You have to weigh the risks and benefits of getting your treatment in other countries. The most important requirement is that the doctors must be qualified, and botox treatment is safe. The costs in some Asian countries can be so low that the amount you pay for a procedure in the USA can be used to cover the same treatment in, say, Thailand + a hotel stay + airfare + a holiday arranged for you by a local tour group. This, in essence is what is commonly known as medical tourism, where some companies are set up to offer you packages for expert treatment of health related problems in low-cost holiday destinations, which will cover your flightfare, insurance, accommodation, food, holiday, and more. Enjoy your Botox holiday!
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