How to Price Botulinum Toxin Cosmetic Treatments
How much do I charge my patients for the BOTOX® cosmetic treatments?
BOTOX® Treatments and Prices in the US
In the USA patients are charged for each unit of BOTOX® used for the treatment thus 25 units of BOTOX® used will cost the patient (direct cost times 10 times markup). In short if the cost of material used is $25 dollars, the retail price is approximately $250.00.
What about the price of BOTOX® in the UK?
In the UK the price structure is different most cosmetic practices will price their botox treatments by area, with a slightly increased price for male patients who may require more BOTOX® units for the treatment.
A patient who requires 1 area treated would be a set price for example a treatment for the frown lines between the eyes, the glabellar area would use approximately 25-30 units of BOTOX® and prices may vary from £125-£200 plus. Other factors that may affect the Botox treatment price for patients are:
- Sex a male client may need more product
- Clinic location London can be more expensive than the North
- Clinician providing the botox treatment, a surgeon may charge more than a nurse
- The type of botulinum toxin used
Occasionally you will see special offers from some providers at a reduced price for certain areas.
Information on Botox costs, the prices for botox treatments and marketing BOTOX® will be part of the Starting a Cosmetic Clinic Course which is provided as a complimentary resource to ensure KT botox training candidates receive the best advice on completion of the courses.