Anti-Wrinkle Injection Prices UK: How Much Should You Pay? (2026)

How much do anti-wrinkle injections cost in the UK? Based on data from 990 UK clinics, the national median is £170 for 1 area, £220 for 2 areas, and £270 for 3 areas. Prices vary significantly by region, practitioner, and the brand of toxin used.

What are "areas"?

Anti-wrinkle injections are priced by the number of treatment areas. The three standard areas are:

1. Forehead lines — horizontal lines across the forehead
2. Frown lines (glabella) — vertical lines between the eyebrows
3. Crow's feet — lines at the outer corners of the eyes

Most patients treat 2 or 3 areas in a single session. Treating multiple areas together is cheaper per area than treating them separately.

National prices by area

| Areas | P5 (cheapest 5%) | Median | P95 (most expensive 5%) | |-------|-----------------|--------|------------------------| | 1 area | £100 | £170 | £250 | | 2 areas | £160 | £220 | £315 | | 3 areas | £190 | £270 | £395 |

Regional breakdown

| Region | 1 area | 2 areas | 3 areas | Clinics | |--------|--------|---------|---------|---------| | National | £170 | £220 | £270 | 990 | | Central London | £195 | £250 | £310 | 151 | | Greater London | £180 | £244 | £295 | 50 | | South (excl. London) | £180 | £225 | £280 | 413 | | Midlands | £160 | £210 | £250 | 170 | | North | £150 | £190 | £230 | 206 |

What affects the price?

Brand of toxin

The three main brands used in the UK are:

| Brand | Manufacturer | Typical premium | |-------|-------------|----------------| | Allergan Botox | AbbVie | Most expensive — premium brand | | Azzalure (Dysport) | Galderma | Mid-range | | Bocouture (Xeomin) | Merz | Often cheapest |

All three are effective and approved for use in the UK. Allergan Botox has the longest track record. Ask your practitioner which brand they use — the cheapest clinics often use Bocouture or Azzalure.

Practitioner qualifications

• Consultant dermatologist or plastic surgeon: £250–£450+ per session
• Doctor (GP or aesthetic doctor): £180–£350
• Nurse prescriber: £150–£280
• Dentist: £140–£260

Higher qualifications generally mean higher prices but also more training in facial anatomy and complication management.

Dosing

The prices above are for standard female dosing. You may pay more if you:

• Are male (thicker, stronger muscles require more units)
• Want a heavier treatment (more units per area)
• Have strong facial muscles from previous under-treatment
• Need additional areas beyond the standard three

Always confirm the final price at your consultation.

What to look for in a clinic

1. Practitioner registration — check they are registered with GMC (doctors), NMC (nurses), or GDC (dentists)
2. Complications protocol — ask what happens if something goes wrong
3. Free follow-up — reputable clinics offer a 2-week review and free top-up if needed
4. No pressure to commit — a good practitioner will let you go away and think about it
5. Insurance — ensure the practitioner carries appropriate medical indemnity insurance

How long do results last?

• Onset: 3–5 days, full effect at 2 weeks
• Duration: 3–4 months (sometimes up to 6 months with regular treatment)
• Top-up: Free review at 2 weeks, paid re-treatment every 3–4 months

Annual cost for 3-area treatment: approximately £800–£1,200 (3–4 sessions).

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