With the rising costs these days, it’s hard not to be worried about the costs of essentials such as Botox cost in Virginia Beach. Yes, for many, Botox IS essential. The purpose of this article is to really get into it; break down what affects Botox pricing in Virginia Beach, what the typical costs are and what to watch out for.
What are the factors that influence Botox cost in Virginia Beach?
Number of units used
The “units used” is generally the amount of Botox that was injected into your body. “Units” is generally a special word used by the professionals in reference to the syringe they drew the Botox up in. The more Botox you have to get, the more money you spend.
Areas Treated
The bigger areas are generally going to need more than the smaller ones. For example, your forehead is a much larger canvas than, let’s say, around your eyes, and therefore will need more Botox.
Injectors Experience & Credentials
Having someone put a needle in your face, or anywhere in your body for that matter, can be troublesome. If you are letting an experienced provider inject you, you should have no issues.
But the more experienced they are, the more money they had to pay to continue their education and so forth. And so sometimes, they can be a bit pricier than an injector who is just starting out their career.
That’s not to say that the newbie injector isn’t a good choice; everyone must start somewhere and most of the good ones know to shadow the experienced ones and learn from the best.
Promotions and discounts
This day and age we are always looking for the best deals. Something about Botox you should know is that the provider must pay for it, too. And trust me when I say, it aint cheap. Big pharma knows it has liquid gold with Botox and they want to make money too.
Look out for the places with hard-to-believe Botox cost in Virginia Beach, and even the places who run Botox promotions quite often. Places that aren’t as busy or don’t yet have clientele built up because they are new will take the hit just to get your foot in the door. But this usually indicates that they are newer injectors or just not injecting quite as often as they want to be, hence less experience.
Product type
Just like there isn’t just one brand of vehicle, there are also multiple brands of “Botox” as well. Technically, “Botox” is actually a brand of Neurotoxin. And with these different brands of Neurotxins come different costs. Check out the blog “Botox is a Neurotoxin, and there is more than one type” for a more in-depth description of the different types of Neurotoxins.
How much does Botox cost in Virginia Beach?
The cost of Botox in Virginia Beach is going to range $12-$14 a unit. Only your provider can tell you just how many units you will need in the area you will want to treat, so when looking for exact cost, we suggest scheduling a consultation.
Once you have an idea of how many units of Botox is needed, you can multiply that by the cost per unit and that will give you your Botox cost in Virginia Beach.
Tips to save money on Botox in Virginia Beach
- Bundle areas vs treating one area at a time (medspas typically discount for this since you are taking less of their time by coming back multiple times)
- Take advantage of specials when they are offered (make sure to check the providers’ credentials and experience)
- Check for loyalty/maintenance programs or med-spa memberships
- Utilize the manufacturer rewards programs such as Alle for Botox and Aspire for Daxxify
Conclusion
Yes, Botox can be pricey. But not getting Botox, or waiting until way later in life, can be much more expensive. Not just on your wallet, but on your mental health as well.
Salt Spa and Wellness Center in Virginia Beach is a Plastic Surgeon owned and overseen med spa with injectors who have years of experience and credentials. Not to mention, it is the home of one of the National Galderma Gain Injector Trainer, Ricki Thompson PA_C.
Being a National Injector Trainer means she is always being educated and staying up to date on all the latest safety precautions and things to know in the injector world, because she must train the injectors herself.
Schedule a Consultation for Botox in Virginia Beach
Salt Spa offers free consultations for Botox and other injectables such as fillers and Sculptra so you can get an idea of what you need and how much it will cost. At Salt Spa, we love natural looks, so you will only ever be given what you need and nothing more (unless you ask for it)!
