How Much Botox Do You Really Need?

Friendly note: “Units” below refer to Botox® Cosmetic. Different brands (e.g., Dysport®, Xeomin®, Daxxify®) use different unit scales and aren’t 1:1.

If you’re booking Botox in Palm Beach Gardens, you’re probably after a refreshed look that still moves naturally. Dose matters—but the right dose depends on your anatomy, muscle strength, goals, and how subtle you want the result. At Crafted Aesthetics, we map your facial muscles, start conservatively, and fine-tune as needed so you never feel “overdone.”

Typical unit ranges by area (Botox® Cosmetic)

*Actual plans vary. We personalize based on your exam and goals, and we prefer to start conservative and refine at follow-up if needed.

8 quick truths that determine “how much”

1) Your muscles are unique

Stronger or thicker muscles (often in the glabella, forehead, or masseter) typically require more units for a smooth—but natural—effect.

2) Movement goals change the number

Want softening with some expression? That’s fewer units than a “glass-smooth” look. We’ll align dose to your aesthetic.

3) Balance beats spot-treating

Treating only one zone (say, forehead) can cause odd brow movement. We often balance forehead + glabella for a smooth, natural brow position.

4) Past Botox history matters

If it’s your first time—or it’s been a while—muscles may need a touch more on round one. Regular maintenance can keep doses consistent (or sometimes lower).

5) Men often need more

On average, male facial muscles are denser, so ranges skew higher. We’ll map your actual movement rather than assume.

6) Area depth & technique count

Micro-placement and needle depth affect how efficiently a dose works.

7) Timelines are real

Expect onset around day 3–5, with peak at day 10–14. We plan touch-ups (if needed) in that window to avoid over-treating on day one.

8) Brand ≠ brand

Units aren’t interchangeable across products. If you switch brands, don’t compare numbers—compare results and feel.

Our transparent pricing philosophy (tune to your clinic)

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• Per-unit pricing: You pay only for what you receive. [Your per-unit price here].
  
• Plan first, then price: We map your anatomy and goals before quoting—no surprises.
  
• Start-conservative approach: We purposely under-correct slightly on round one for a natural look, then refine at 2 weeks (billed per unit used; [optional: 10-unit minimum]).
  
• No forced memberships: Rewards programs (e.g., Allē) are optional—great for savings, not a requirement.
  
• Value over volume: We won’t push more units than make sense for your face.
  

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What a typical visit looks like

1. Consult & mapping: Photos, movement assessment, and a conservative plan by area.
   
2. Treatment: Precise micro-placements; treatment usually takes 10–20 minutes.
   
3. Aftercare: Avoid heavy workouts, saunas, and facial massage for 24 hours; keep makeup off injection sites until they settle.
   
4. Check-in: We love a quick message or photo at day 10–14; we’ll adjust if needed for symmetry or expression.
   

Palm Beach Gardens details

We’re in Palm Beach Gardens near Alternate A1A (Suite 116) with easy parking.