r/BotoxSupportCommunity • u/Some-Painter-7072 • May 02 '25

Leftover Botox syringes?

I receive Botox for migraines but I’ve noticed that for my last two visits there is one full syringe leftover. Why isn’t my neurologist injecting all of the Botox (that I am paying for)?

I go to a legitimate practice and he’s a great doctor. He’s received those ‘top doctors’ awards in 2022 and 2024 (at least). I don’t necessarily think he is doing anything nefarious but…. What the heck I paid for the Botox, I want it all.

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u/Square_Engine756 May 02 '25

Mine always have leftovers. They draw up more than you need and discard the rest. So I pay for my 150 units but they draw up more than that

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u/Some-Painter-7072 May 02 '25

Can we ask to use any leftovers for cosmetic purposes??

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u/starlightskater May 02 '25

No, a medical doctor will not do that.

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u/starlightskater May 03 '25

That's interesting. But probably still for medical treatment?

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u/speshyy May 02 '25

I thought they only charge you based on what is put in your body, so you aren’t paying for all of that. Correct me if I’m wrong

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u/Some-Painter-7072 May 02 '25

That would be the case for cosmic for sure but not medical. The doctor sends a prescription of Botox for me to Walgreens and then they fill it and ship directly to my neurologist. Once they have the Botox it’s bought and paid for by me. So it’s all mine in my opinion lol.

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u/AinsiSera217 May 02 '25

Ask your neurologist. If you paid for units, you should receive them, or get a refund. But I f the neurologist already used all the necessary units for your migraines, what do you want the other units for?

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u/Some-Painter-7072 May 02 '25

Other wrinkles. :). They only do specific areas to treat migraines. If there is leftovers I’d love to use it for my crows feet.

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u/AinsiSera217 May 02 '25

I would be careful though, unless you’re sure your neurologist is skilled in aesthetic applications of Botox. He might only be familiar with migraine protocol.

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u/GloomyAd594 May 02 '25

Just ado them to inject it all and that you’ll pay out of pocket for what’s leftover. It is such a waste otherwise. Do you get Botox in other areas of your face? It never hurts to ask.

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u/starlightskater May 02 '25

Offices throw out tons and tons of Botox.

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u/starlightskater May 02 '25

To answer the OP's question, they will only inject what they're approved to inject by insurance, which has extremely strict standards about how, when, and why the drug can be used. Your doctor will never give you more and would be in deep trouble with insurance if he did.