Jennifer Garner doesn’t do “a ton” of injectables. In a June 2025 Harper’s Bazaar interview she said Botox doesn’t work very well for her, and that she likes being able to move her forehead. Her advice for everyone else was simple: find somebody fantastic and “proceed with caution.”
It’s good advice, and in a city with hundreds of med spas, the hard part is the “somebody fantastic.” Here’s how to find them in Manhattan.
1. Start with who’s doing the injecting
In New York, injections should be done by a licensed professional, such as a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or registered nurse working under a medical director. Ask who will treat you and what their license is. Verified practices on NYC Hot List can list their team by name.
2. Know the going rate before you walk in
Middle price around $16 per unit, based on 26 Manhattan practices that publish prices on NYC Hot List. A price far below the range is worth a question.
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3. Compare a few practices near you
4. Start small
Like Garner, many people prefer to keep movement. Ask for a conservative first treatment and a follow-up two weeks later. You can always add more; you can’t take Botox out. Our Botox price per unit guide explains how units add up.
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.