How Much Does Botox Cost?
Updated for 2026 β national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does Botox Include?
Botox injections temporarily reduce wrinkles and fine lines by relaxing facial muscles. Common treatment areas include forehead lines, crow's feet, and frown lines between the eyebrows.
The national average cost for botox is $450 per treatment area. Most homeowners pay between $200 and $800, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Per Unit
Botox: $10-$18/unit. Dysport: $4-$8/unit. Xeomin: $8-$16/unit
Typical Areas
Forehead: $200-$400 (10-20 units). Crow's feet: $200-$400 (12-24 units). Frown lines: $200-$400 (15-25 units)
Key Cost Factors
- βNumber of units needed
- βTreatment areas
- βProvider type (dermatologist vs med spa)
- βGeographic location
- βBrand (Botox vs Dysport vs Xeomin)
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- 1.Loyalty programs (AllΔ for Botox) earn points toward future treatments
- 2.Med spas are typically cheaper than dermatologist offices
- 3.Dysport and Xeomin cost less per unit and work similarly
- 4.Many offices offer discounts on multiple areas treated same visit
π Botox Cost Trends (2020β2024)
Prices have increased +17.8% over the last 5 years
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $382 | β |
| 2021 | $398 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $424 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | $436 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $450 | +3.2% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Botox Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $164 | $369 | $656 |
| Alaska | $256 | $576 | $1,024 |
| Arizona | $190 | $428 | $760 |
| Arkansas | $160 | $360 | $640 |
| California | $270 | $608 | $1,080 |
| Colorado | $216 | $486 | $864 |
| Connecticut | $244 | $549 | $976 |
| Delaware | $210 | $473 | $840 |
| Florida | $196 | $441 | $784 |
| Georgia | $180 | $405 | $720 |
| Hawaii | $284 | $639 | $1,136 |
| Idaho | $184 | $414 | $736 |
| Illinois | $210 | $473 | $840 |
| Indiana | $176 | $396 | $704 |
| Iowa | $172 | $387 | $688 |
| Kansas | $170 | $383 | $680 |
| Kentucky | $168 | $378 | $672 |
| Louisiana | $174 | $392 | $696 |
| Maine | $204 | $459 | $816 |
| Maryland | $230 | $518 | $920 |
| Massachusetts | $260 | $585 | $1,040 |
| Michigan | $184 | $414 | $736 |
| Minnesota | $204 | $459 | $816 |
| Mississippi | $156 | $351 | $624 |
| Missouri | $174 | $392 | $696 |
| Montana | $190 | $428 | $760 |
| Nebraska | $176 | $396 | $704 |
| Nevada | $204 | $459 | $816 |
| New Hampshire | $224 | $504 | $896 |
| New Jersey | $250 | $563 | $1,000 |
| New Mexico | $180 | $405 | $720 |
| New York | $264 | $594 | $1,056 |
| North Carolina | $180 | $405 | $720 |
| North Dakota | $180 | $405 | $720 |
| Ohio | $180 | $405 | $720 |
| Oklahoma | $166 | $374 | $664 |
| Oregon | $220 | $495 | $880 |
| Pennsylvania | $204 | $459 | $816 |
| Rhode Island | $230 | $518 | $920 |
| South Carolina | $174 | $392 | $696 |
| South Dakota | $170 | $383 | $680 |
| Tennessee | $172 | $387 | $688 |
| Texas | $186 | $419 | $744 |
| Utah | $190 | $428 | $760 |
| Vermont | $216 | $486 | $864 |
| Virginia | $210 | $473 | $840 |
| Washington | $230 | $518 | $920 |
| West Virginia | $160 | $360 | $640 |
| Wisconsin | $188 | $423 | $752 |
| Wyoming | $184 | $414 | $736 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Botox last?
3-4 months typically. With regular treatments, some patients find results last longer over time. First-time users may notice it wearing off sooner.
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