Botox Premium (Allergan)

A single-area botulinum toxin treatment using premium Allergan Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA), the original and most widely studied neurotoxin brand. Priced at 30 PLN per unit, offering the tightest diffusion profile for precise muscle targeting.

Allergan Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is the original botulinum toxin type A product and remains the most extensively studied neurotoxin in aesthetic medicine, with over 30 years of clinical data and regulatory approvals worldwide. At Ruczaj Clinic, it is positioned as the premium option at 30 PLN per unit, approximately double the price of Azzalure but offering characteristics that some patients and practitioners prefer for specific indications. The key clinical difference between onabotulinumtoxinA and abobotulinumtoxinA (Azzalure) lies in diffusion characteristics. Allergan Botox has a tighter, more predictable diffusion radius from the injection point, which can be advantageous in areas where precision is critical — particularly around the eyes, where excessive diffusion could affect the muscles controlling eyelid elevation. This makes it a preferred choice for periorbital treatment in patients with smaller orbital anatomy or those who have experienced unwanted spread with other products. The treatment protocol is identical to the Azzalure single-area option: approximately 15 minutes for a single zone (forehead, glabella, or crow's feet), with onset at 3-7 days and full effect by 14 days. Duration of effect is typically 3-4 months. Unit equivalency between products differs — a rough guideline is that 1 unit of Allergan Botox corresponds to approximately 2.5-3 units of Azzalure in clinical effect, though Ruczaj Clinic's practitioners adjust dosing based on individual assessment rather than applying a fixed conversion ratio. At 700 PLN for a standard single area (approximately €163), Allergan Botox at Ruczaj Clinic remains substantially below Western European pricing for the same product, which typically ranges from €300-500 per area. Patients who specifically prefer the Allergan brand — whether due to prior positive experience, recommendation from their regular practitioner, or the tighter diffusion profile — can access it at Ruczaj Clinic at roughly half the cost of equivalent treatment in Germany or Austria.