Jennifer Lawrence has been open about keeping her Botox light. In a recent Vogue interview, as reported by Entertainment Now in September 2026, the actor explained that she needs “movement in my face” for her work, so she gets what she calls baby Botox rather than a full dose.
That approach has a name in Manhattan med spas, and plenty of New Yorkers ask for it by name. Here’s what it is and what it costs here.
What “baby Botox” means
Baby Botox is not a different product. It’s the same neurotoxin (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin or Daxxify) placed in smaller amounts, so lines soften while your expressions stay. Because it uses fewer units, it often costs less per visit, and the result can wear off a little sooner. Your injector decides the dose at your consultation.
What it costs in Manhattan
Middle price around $16 per unit, based on 26 Manhattan practices that publish prices on NYC Hot List. At $16 a unit, every 10 units adds about $160 to the bill.
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Prices vary by neighborhood. Compare the Upper East Side and Flatiron, two of the busiest areas for injectables:
How to ask for it
Tell your injector you want to keep movement, and ask how many units they plan to use and what the per-unit price is before they start. A good injector will explain the plan and won’t push you toward more than you asked for. Our Botox price per unit guide walks through what’s normal.
This article is for information only and is not medical advice. NYC Hot List reports what celebrities have said publicly; we don’t speculate about procedures they haven’t discussed.