The number of Botox units you need depends on the specific facial areas you want to treat, the strength of your muscles in those areas, the depth of your wrinkles, and your desired results. Here’s a breakdown of typical unit ranges for common facial treatment areas:
- Forehead lines: 10 to 30 units
- Glabellar lines (frown lines between eyebrows): 10 to 25 units
- Crow’s feet (around the eyes): 5 to 15 units per side
- Brow lift: 2 to 10 units
- Chin dimpling: 2 to 6 units
- Corners of mouth (to lift downturned edges): 3 to 6 units
- Neck bands: 25 to 50 units
- Jaw muscles (masseter): 15 to 50 units per side
The exact dosage will be personalized based on your muscle strength, wrinkle severity, facial anatomy, and treatment goals. A lower number of units is generally used for minor wrinkles or subtle changes, while deeper wrinkles or significant changes require more units. The effects usually last about 3-4 months. For example, typical doses for moderate treatment might be around 20 units for forehead lines, 20 units for glabellar lines, and 12 units per side for crow’s feet. But this varies considerably from person to person. Consulting with a qualified practitioner is the best way to determine your optimal number of units to achieve natural-looking results without over- treatment.
