Dilution is Key

Botox® and Dysport® can make a big difference for most people, but getting the best results depends upon finding an experienced injector who uses freshly reconstituted Botox, and who varies the amount of Botox® that is administered according to each patient's individual needs.

Botox® at one practice may not be the same as Botox® at another practice. In order to inject Botox®, it must be prepared in a liquid form by adding saline to the Botox® vial. The more saline that is added to the original Botox® vial, the more diluted the new injectable solution becomes. Practices can determine how “dilute” they want to make the Botox® for injection and "water down" the Botox® without increasing the commensurate amount injected.  As a result, you may not be receiving the optimal units for best effects.

At SkinSmart Dermatology, we have set a standardized policy for dilution to insure quality and consistency in outcomes. We quote our patients‘treatments in units; never in cc or volume. Therefore, you know exactly the cost of your treatment based on the units you have received.