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Botox questions, answered by providers

3 patient questions with 6 answers from licensed providers trained by Empire Medical Training.

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How many units of Botox do I need for my forehead and frown lines?

2 provider answers · asked by Danielle, 34 · Nashville, TN

Olivia Hartwell, MD

Olivia Hartwell, MD

For a first treatment on light forehead lines plus the frown area, most patients need somewhere between 20 and 30 units in total, split between the two areas. The exact number depends on how strong your muscles are, not on your age. A good…

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I am 26 — is it too early to start preventive Botox?

2 provider answers · asked by Chloe, 26 · Denver, CO

Sofia Castellanos, PA-C

Sofia Castellanos, PA-C

There is no magic age. What matters is whether you have lines that are starting to stay after your face relaxes. If your lines are only there with movement, small doses can slow them from becoming permanent, and many of my patients in their…

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