Beauty treatments aren’t cheap, so deciding where to splurge and where to save money can be tricky. But when it comes to your face, especially with treatments like neuromodulators (such as Botox) and fillers, provider expertise should always take priority over cost—and that type of experience usually comes with a higher price tag. No one wants to end up with botched cosmetic work, which can happen if you cut corners with a less skilled provider or opt for a too-good-to-be-true Groupon deal.
Recently, however, I've heard friends express frustration over having to pay for an entire vial of Botox (which is often how neuromodulators are priced) when they only needed a small amount for the "natural look" they were after. That got me thinking: Would injecting more Botox in a single session actually make it last longer, and if so, would it cost more or less than going in for frequent touch-ups? Could it lead to facial atrophy? And is there a better approach to scheduling your injections for the best value? To find out if getting Botox in bulk is the best way to approach injectables, I reached out to three board-certified experts to break it all down.
