Botox Cost in Lucknow — Transparent Per-Unit Pricing
Last Updated: March 2026
Clinical Data: Gomti Clinic has completed 2,800+ Botox units administered in Lucknow with 15+ years of dermatology experience. Pricing: ₹250–₹400/unit. US-FDA approved Allergan Botox exclusively.
Per-unit pricing is deliberately confusing. You don't buy groceries by the gram — so why should Botox be sold by the unit without context? Here's the full cost picture.
Consult Dr. AnkitaWhy Botox Pricing Is Deliberately Confusing
You call a clinic: "How much is Botox?" They say: "₹200 per unit." Sounds cheap. But you need 40-60 units for a typical treatment. Suddenly that's ₹8,000-₹12,000. Another clinic says "₹15,000 for forehead." Is that a better deal? You can't compare without knowing both the per-unit price AND the number of units used.
This deliberate opacity is — and let's call it what it is — a manipulation technique. Some clinics advertise low per-unit rates, then use excessive units. Others quote flat rates but use fewer units (and diluted product). At Gomti Clinic, we tell you both numbers: per-unit cost AND total estimated units for your treatment.
Gomti Clinic Botox Pricing
| Area | Units Typically Needed | Estimated Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Forehead lines only | 10-20 units | ₹3,000–₹5,000 |
| Frown lines (glabella/11 lines) | 15-25 units | ₹4,000–₹6,000 |
| Crow's feet (both sides) | 12-24 units | ₹3,500–₹5,500 |
| Full upper face (forehead+frown+crow's feet) | 40-60 units | ₹8,000–₹15,000 |
| Jawline slimming (masseter) | 40-60 units | ₹10,000–₹15,000 |
| Neck bands (platysma) | 20-40 units | ₹5,000–₹10,000 |
| Hyperhidrosis (underarms) | 50-100 units per side | ₹12,000–₹20,000 |
Per-unit cost at Gomti Clinic: ₹200-₹350 depending on the product (Botox® brand vs Dysport vs Xeomin). Dr. Ankita discusses product recommendation during consultation.
What Affects Your Final Price
- Muscle strength — People with strong, active expressions need more units. A person who constantly furrows their brow will need 20+ forehead units vs 10-12 for someone with milder expressions.
- Treatment area — More areas = more units. Full upper face costs 2-3× a single area.
- Gender — Men typically need 20-40% more units than women because male facial muscles are larger and stronger. "Brotox" for men costs proportionally more.
- Product brand — Botox® (onabotulinumtoxinA) is the most well-known. Dysport requires more units but at a lower per-unit cost, often making the total similar.
The "Cheap Botox" Warning
If someone in Lucknow offers you Botox at ₹100 per unit or "full face for ₹3,000" — run. Here's what's likely happening:
- Diluted product — More saline in the vial means less toxin per unit. You're paying for salt water.
- Non-branded product — Imported from unregulated manufacturers. You don't know what's in the vial.
- Unqualified injector — A beautician or dental technician, not a dermatologist. Injection technique matters enormously for safety and aesthetics.
We've treated complications from cheap Botox — asymmetry, brow droop, eyelid ptosis that took 3 months to resolve. The corrective treatment cost more than proper Botox would have cost in the first place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EMI or payment plan available?
For treatments above ₹10,000, yes — we offer 3-month no-cost EMI on select bank cards.
How often do I need to pay for Botox?
Every 3-4 months for maintenance. So the annual cost for forehead is approximately ₹12,000-₹20,000 — or ₹1,000-₹1,600 per month. When framed monthly, it's less than most people spend on skincare products that don't work.
Why is Gomti Clinic more expensive than the clinic down the road?
Because we use genuine, properly stored products, Dr. Ankita (MD Dermatology, IMS BHU) performs all injections personally, and we include a follow-up at day 14 with free touch-up if needed. The price includes expertise, genuine products, and aftercare — not just a needle.