Should I Have Botox or Surgery?
When deciding whether to choose from Botox and Surgery, it may be best to weigh out all of the reasons for why to get the procedure in the first place. It is recommended that you speak with your doctor about getting the procedure and they may give you the best advice on which procedure will be best for your needs.
While you wait for what advice the doctor has for you, we will be giving you our own intake on which procedure to get, considering your own specific needs.
There are many signs of aging to consider, one big sign is sagging skin. Not many are too enthusiastic about aging and having to face the fact that the body and skin do not stay the same forever. For those who would like to change something about their appearance, their main options would be either botox or surgery.
Botox vs. Surgery
Botox
Botox injections can produce amazing results, but not ideal if you prefer major changes. A botox procedure is convenient for those who would like to have a minor procedure such as an eyebrow lift or injectable treatments. Botox treatment would help with smoothing out and reducing fine lines but does not reduce the amount of skin or get rid of severe sagging. For these instances, surgery would be your best option. Botox is able to relax hyperactive facial muscles which help provide the neck with a much more youthful appearance.
Pros:
- Non-surgical procedure
- Quick procedure
- No Recovery Time
Cons:
- Not as effective for aging skin
Surgery
A surgical procedure will consist of a neck lift, which is an elective procedure that requires surgery. The way it works is by first putting the patient under anesthesia and removing excess skin from around the neck and remaining skin. This cosmetic surgery is able to meet your goals in whatever needs you’d like the procedure to meet. However, not everyone is a good candidate for this kind of procedure. Getting plastic surgery will definitely have a longer recovery time than botox, so it is important you consider this as well.
Pros:
- It works for sagging skin
- It’s an outpatient procedure
- Results last long
Cons:
- Anesthesia is needed
- Long recovery period (up to two weeks)
Prices
The overall cost of getting a botox vs surgery is much less pricey. Statistically speaking, the average cost of a surgical procedure is $7,000, but this is depending on the procedure you get. Botox on the other hand ranges from around $300-$1000 in price. Our units are up to 75, each unit at around $10.
If you still doubt which procedure to go with, you may contact us and our professionals will thoroughly explain the botox and facelift procedures to you so that you can feel comfortable with your decision. Our plastic surgeons have years of experience and will provide you with the best facelifts and botox results you can hope for. Follow us on Facebook!
The flat rates for Botox injections are usually somewhere in the range between $300 and $1000. Botox injection cost per-unit is around $10-15.