Who doesn’t like a deal? But when it comes to medical treatments, like Botox and other injectables, it’s essential that you consider safety and qualifications above all else.

In fact, succumbing to a “too good, to be true” Botox price often means that you’ll get what you pay for.

So, what’s the risk of cheap Botox and why it’s essential to seek treatment from a qualified injector with extensive experience?

Here’s what you need to know.

What Factors Affect the Cost of Botox?

Many women and men are tempted by Botox deals because they are looking for a way to offset the high cost of cosmetic treatments in general. However, before searching discount sites, remember that Botox is a medical procedure and requires advanced education and training and a safe and effective product.

Accordingly, Botox prices are determined by two factors: The injector’s expertise and the cost of a Botox vile. That being said, a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon, using FDA-approved Botox from the manufacturer, will typically command a higher price than an unqualified injector that’s using an unapproved, counterfeit, or diluted product.

What’s the Risk of Cheap Botox?

The risk of cheap Botox is that one or both of the aforementioned factors has been compromised. Meaning that someone without the proper training and education is performing the treatment and/or using a diluted or lower dose of product. Any of these possibilities increases the patient’s chance of an unsafe and ineffective treatment, with adverse events like drooping eyelids or eyebrows.

Plus, unlike a hyaluronic acid filler which can be dissolved with an enzyme, the effects of Botox cannot be readily reversed. Thus, another risk of cheap Botox is that there isn’t an immediate remedy if anything goes wrong.

Is It Ever All Right to Search for a Discounted Cosmetic Treatment?

Package discounts from a trusted and reputable plastic surgeon or dermatologist’s office are usually safe. However, getting an extremely low price on Botox or other cosmetic treatments through a website should be avoided.

With these deals, you not only run the risk of serious complications, but you are also pre-selecting a treatment that may not be best-suited for your needs and goals.

That’s why it’s always a good idea to schedule a consultation with a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon, who can assess your concerns a develop a customized treatment plan. Doing so, helps to ensure that you’ll receive a safe treatment with optimal outcomes.

If you are considering Botox, please call our office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation with one of our highly skilled and talented providers.