Australia’s premier cosmetic physician Dr. Mazza of Star Cosmetic Medicine this week weigh’s in on the subject, and expels the myths about some of the worlds hottest stars.

If done well, most Cosmetic Medicine treatments are in harmony with the face and look ‘natural’. Only if done out of harmony do the results seem ‘artificial’- a look that most cosmetic doctors go to pains to avoid.

“An experienced eye can often tell if a treatment has been performed. In this vein, I have made an assessment of the following familiar faces.” says Dr. Mazza.

Nicole Kidman: “At age 42 and in my personal opinion one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood Nicole has become somewhat an unwitting poster-girl for Sydney Botulinum Injections. This is despite claiming never to have had treatment. Some people would claim that her forehead that as one celebrity described it ‘looks like a flat panel TV’, certainly looks very, very relaxed and I also suspect that she may have had ‘Vitamin B injections’ occasionally.

For a lady Nicole has a very prominent forehead, so any relaxation or over-relaxation is exaggerated. As a professional I would suggest only minimal Sydney Botulinum Injections so as to have a more ‘natural’ movement to her face and not give her such a dead pan look at all times. Her hair stylist may also consider introducing her to a haircut with a more straight fringe as opposed to a longer fringe which would give her the appearance of a lower forehead.

Nicole has clearly had skin ‘bleaching’ treatments since her more freckle-filled days of BMX Bandits. This may have been done by IPL or Laser treatments.

As we all do when we age – Nicole’s top eye lids have become relatively heavy. Ironically over use of Sydney Botulinum Injections to the forehead can contribute to this. However, to treat this problem, strategic use of Sydney Botulinum Injections can fix the problem area. By relaxing the muscles that pull down the corners of the brow, her doctor can create a ‘Sydney Botulinum Injections Lift’. If the heaviness is very pronounced, I would recommend a surgical eye lift – a blephaloplasy can be considered.

Compared to earlier photos Nicole may also have had rhinoplasty (a nose job) and some form of dermal filler to her lips.

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Demi Moore: At age 47. Demi Moore claims to have spent a small fortune on a nutitionist, a kick-boxing coach, a personal trainer and a yoga teacher, she has definitely also spent an even larger fortune with cosmetic surgery.

Although she denies any surgery! If this is so, we need to bottle Demi’s genetic make up as she must be extremely genetically blessed.

Demi has almost certainly had some Sydney Botulinum Injections help which is evident by the lack of movement around the forehead area and by the fine lines around the eyes.

Rob Lowe: At age 45 and by comparing his more recent photos to his early career pictures his jawline is far more prominent, raising the possibility of a chin implant.

Some of Rob Lowes fans complain his face looks too ‘tight’. This may be due to a face lift or sometimes from the overuse of some ‘resurfacing lasers’ such as Fraxel.

When looking at photographs of Lowe and taking into account his age, he seems to have moderate forehead lines and crows feet. I would suggest a little Sydney Botulinum Injections to these areas would soften these while still looking natural. But then if Rob has really had chin implants a little Sydney Botulinum Injections wouldn’t be to far a stretch.

Angelina Jolie: At age 34 Angelina is always the belle of the ball.

One of her most striking features is her lips. Strong lip border. Sensuous Cupid’s Bow. And a full pouty lower lip with two distinct ‘cushions’ that mirror her Cupid’s Bow above.

Angelina’s lips are mostly if not all natural. However, I would say that she would have them slightly tweaked every now and then.

Angelina’s lips would have to be the most popular in the world with many women asking for lips enhancements to look similar to Angelina. The strong border and projection can be enhanced with most lips using a dermal filler. Some dermal fillers are specific for discrete projection- others for a more ‘soft’ fullness.

The degree of lip fullness that is suitable depends on the rest of the face. As a general rule if the lady’s face has a strong jaw and/or cheek bones than the more her lips can accommodate fullness. A delicate, petite face with a small jaw-line may not suit Angelinaesque lips.

Mrs Jolie’s face is very oval. Cross culturally we see this as the most ideal face profile. When changing the contour of the face- for example with a deep dermal filler to the cheek bones and mid face- a Cosmetic Physician will often try to do the same.

Like her husband Brad Pitt, Angelina’s face is quite symmetrical. Hollywood has known for some time that the more symmetrical a face is, usually the more attractive it is.

Physical appearance- for good and bad is important to most of us. To actors and celebrities it is their bread and butter. So the upkeep of the face that they present to the world is very important.

Cosmetic Medicine has a role to play in the grooming regimes of most of these identities. If done well, it should look ‘fresh’ and in harmony with their own features. The same results you should expect if you see your own Cosmetic Doctor…

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Most people know it as this amazing prescription medicine that can diminish lines and wrinkles on the face when used by an experienced doctor.

But Botulinum Cosmetic Treatments can also have some very useful and medical applications.

One of these that is used extensively at Star Cosmetic Medicine in Pyrmont is the use of Botulinum Cosmetic Treatments in jawline reduction.

We all have these powerful muscles at the sides of our jaw known as the masseter muscles. They are one of the most powerful muscles in our bodies. They need to be- they are used to chew every morsel of food that enters our mouths.

But they can get us into trouble sometimes. They can become overactive and develop spasms. This can be very severe and lead to headaches, teeth grinding and dental problems. This medical condition is known as bruxism.

Even without the pain and spasm, the muscles when enlarged can make the jawline look heavy or ‘square’. Some ethnic races such as asian have a genetic predisposition to this.

A heavy jawline, particularly in a lady is not always desirable.

This is where Botulinum Cosmetic Treatments can once again provide a solution. Botulinum Cosmetic Treatments is used to treat the masseter muscle to make it more relaxed. This will soften the jawline and improve symptoms of pain and tooth-grinding.

Over a time frame of a few weeks the jaw muscles will become less prominent and the contour of the jawline will become less angular.

Having a more contoured and gorgeous jawline gives you yet another reason not to have frown lines- even if Botulinum Cosmetic Treatments was not helping in that area too!

What people are most concerned about often is the price. It is a question that comes up usually very early on in the consultation at  my practice. How much does Sydney Botulinum Injections cost in Sydney?

The cost varies between doctor to doctor. Sometimes it depends on the area treated. Even the suburb that you are treated sometimes defines the cost.

The cost usually varies from $200-500 per area treated in Sydney. By an ‘area treated’ we are referring to an ‘aesthetic area’. For example- the ‘crows’s feet’ would be one area. So a full face treatment covering three areas would be from $600.

I would usually recommend that a patient ask their doctor for cost ‘per unit’ Sydney Botulinum Injections. At Star Cosmetic Medicine we charge $12.50/unit. This is a far more fair way of paying for Sydney Botulinum Injections as you only pay for what you use. Your best friend may need 20 units for the forehead. You only may need 8. It would be unfair for you to be paying the same amount as your friend.

Be wary of places that charge suspiciously low cost for an area treated. A small vial of Sydney Botulinum Injections costs the doctor many hundreds of dollars. It would not make sense for it to be sold for less than the doctor’s cost.

Such a place may only be using very small ‘unit’ amounts so the dose of Sydney Botulinum Injections you receive is very low. Ultimately the result will be sub-optimal.

I have seen many patients who have come to my Sydney practice saying that they have been told they are ‘immune’ to Sydney Botulinum Injections. This is often after they have spent suspiciously low amounts (but still in the hundreds of dollars)  on Sydney Botulinum Injections in another practice or in a salon. I would respectfully ask if I could try using the same Sydney Botulinum Injections in what would be appropriate doses. Without fail- everyone responds to Sydney Botulinum Injections. All that is important is the right dose.

Price is often higher in the Eastern suburbs. The higher the qualifications of the practitioner and experience, the higher of often the price. It is not just the cost of the Sydney Botulinum Injections you are paying for but for the skill of the doctor/nurse giving it. You are changing your appearance for many months so it is best to have someone competent in this area.

A recent phenomena is the ‘Sydney Botulinum Injections Party’ where several people come in an informal gathering to have Sydney Botulinum Injections treatments. The cost here is often a little less as several people are treated in a small space of time. But there are concerns that this format (often in a person’s private home) may not be the best for what is essentially a medical procedure. Especially if there is alcohol involved.

At $12.50/unit- the cost of treatment in a face area is about $200. Inexpensive it is not. But for results that last at least 3 months- it works out at about $2.20 per day. Less than a cup of coffee and far more beneficial to appearance than a dose of caffeine…

In recent years more and more men and women have been turning to other quick and effective ways of turning back the hands of time with minimally invasive procedures such as botulinum injections and dermal filling by Sydney’s premier cosmetic medicine physician Dr Mazza at Star Cosmetic Medicines located at 107 Harris Street, Pyrmont, Sydney.

With the appearance of shows such as How To Look Ten Years Younger In Ten Days, cosmetic practitioners have seen a dramatic surge in both male and female patents who are taking time during their lunch hour to have the minimal down time procedures and within days giving away the anti aging and anti wrinkle creams forever.

Owner of Star Cosmetic Medicine, Dr Mazza, says “Botulinum injections and Dermal Fillers are by far the most effective and minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of wrinkles. Procedures generally take around 30 minutes to complete and because there is no down time required patients can go straight back to work and within two to four days are looking younger and more relaxed than they ever have.

“Botulinum injections does what all the creams and lotions claim to do but can also be used to treat more serious problems like teeth grinding and muscular spasm problems such as patients who have Cerebral Palsy. To be able to give a person more self confidence and pride in their appearance is very rewarding to me and many of my patients are repeat clients who want to turn back the clock and look younger.” he concluded.

Due to the growing popularity in botulinum and dermal filling procedures, Dr Mazza at Star Cosmetic Medicine is able to offer more competitive pricing for botulinum which start from as little as 12.50 per unit and dermal filling starting from $250 – a minimal cost compared with prices for more popular creams and lotions that run out almost monthly.

As the trusted doctor of The Chasers War On Everything’s Chaz Luciado, Gorilla Radio and former Big Brother Up Late host Mike Goldman along with a number of other Sydney celebrities, Dr Mazza at Star Cosmetic Medicine is Sydney’s go to guy for looking more youthful in just 30 minutes.

But Sydney Botulinum or Botulinum Toxin Type A has many uses- both in the medical world and the cosmetic domain.

In large doses it can be used to treat children with Cerebral Palsy. This is a condition where the muscles of these children go into spasm. Sydney Botulinum can relax these muscles and restore form and function.

There is even research going into a version of Sydney Botulinum that is aerosol based so it can be used to treat asthma sufferers.

But one of the most popular uses of non-cosmetic Sydney Botulinum is in the treatment of migraines.

There is a lot that we still do not know about migraines. Neurologists believe that i is a complex phenomenon that involves muscle spasm, neurovascular transmitters and brain activity.

What is known is that Sydney Botulinum is a very potent muscle relaxant and in many cases can improve and in some cases totally treat migraines. It probably works by removing the trigger for migraines- which in many cases is the spasm of muscles over the scalp.

By doing so the precipitant for the headaches is removed. Without the trigger the headaches/migraines become much better.

So quite a few people excuse their wrinkle-free foreheads by saying it is for their migraines. Looking good is just a bonus!

Panadol in small doses is great for treating aches and pains even in children. But taking just a few more than what is recommended in the directions you risk dying from a painful liver failure demise. Every year several people die in Australia from such a fate. Likewise, aspirin in most cases is a great pain reliever and great for heart disease prevention. However, thousands of Australians suffer from gastric bleeding and irritation related to aspirin use. Even humble water in large enough doses can make you very unwell and even cause death. Water overload is often the number one cause of death and disability in Australian hospitals.

Botulinum Injections is derived from a toxin produced by a bacteria called Clostridium Botulinum. It is a very potent neurotoxin. One of the most potent neurotoxins in the world in fact. In very large doses it can make you very unwell. It works by stopping nerves ‘talking’ to muscles so thereby relaxing those same muscles. When it is purified and used in the hands of a trained practitioner it is very safe. Arguably it is one of the safest prescription medicines in the world. The results of Botulinum Injections are consistently excellent. The adverse reactions to Botulinum Injections are extraordinary low. And those that do occur are usually relatively benign.  Perhaps one in ten people develop small bruising which settles at most in a few days.  Very rarely- particularly if the patient rubs the treated area soon after treatment- a temporary brow droop may ensue. Anything more serious is extraordinarily rare.

Botulinum Injections has been used in children for many years in a condition known as Cerebral Palsy. In this condition, the child’s limb muscles develop severe spasms that make movement difficult. Botulinum Injections is used here- often in large doses (several times the doses used in cosmetic Botulinum Injections). It restores form and some function to the affected limb and can greatly improve the quality of life for the child and their carers. Even here the incidence of serious adverse reactions are rare.

In summary- only placebos have no adverse reactions. All medicines can have ill effects. Botulinum Injections included. But in the right hands and when used judiciously it is one of the most safe precription medicines available.

Because the procedure takes less than 15 minutes and has almost no recovery time, appointments can be scheduled for Botulinum treatments during lunch breaks.  The way Botulinum works is by relaxing underlying muscle areas, this is where most early facial lines, creases and wrinkles appear first.  Common areas include around the eyes and forehead.  Within minutes of the injections, the muscles that are around typical crow’s feet and other facial lines start to relax, resulting in smoother and younger looking appearance.

These lines around the eyes, on the brow and around the mouth often give the impression that a man looks angry, upset or sad, regardless of how they actually feel.  Botulinum treatments can drastically minimize this appearance, showing how a man really feels while also boosting self-confidence.

Most men start to consider Botulinum in their early 30’s and have the goal of rejuvenating, refreshing, minimizing and preventing the early signs of aging.  Because the effects are non-surgical and can be reversible, they appeal is far greater, with near instant results, compared to painful, stressful surgery that comes with a lengthy recovery time.

Once treatment has started, Botulinum injections can last up to four months, and regular treatments can greatly reduce the signs of aging, as men grow older.  Most Sydney men will agree that there is nothing wrong with reducing or helping to erase facial lines which are often associated with age.  In fact, men are the largest growth in the field of Botulinum treatments currently. Some men have started treatments in the belief of getting better social and romantic ends, or they’ve given into their wives’ wishes.  Other men have been looking for ways to reduce the appearance of age to stay competitive in the workplace, showing their youth and vitality in an overly competitive job field that is often full of energetic youth.

Just like other aspects in life, appearing at your best is always a step in the right direction.  Spending several hundred on a suit, more on quality shoes, a nice watch and a necktie can only take you so far. Why not put a little towards improving yourself, not just what you wear? Reduce age and stress lines in your forehead, around your eyes and on the sides of your mouth with simple, non-invasive Botulinum treatments.

When used carefully by a medical practitioner it can diminish lines that have taken many years to develop. It actually does what countless creams and lotions have been promising to do for decades. No serious assessment of long term skin care can ignore the benefits of Botulinum. Since its FDA approval in 2001, Botulinum use has skyrocketed to the point it is the most common cosmetic procedure done in the world. 5 million treatments were performed in the United Sates alone in 2008.

Here in Sydney Australia It is hard to start a conversation about skin maintenance or go to a dinner party in the Eastern Suburbs without Botulinum entering the vernacular. Usually shortly followed by hypothesis as to ‘who is’ or ‘who is not’ having it done or even who is having it ‘overdone’.

Dermal fillers such are increasingly becoming important in our war against aging. Becoming older is not just about getting wrinkles and grey hair. A big part is loss in volume. This is something that cosmetic surgeons have known for a long time.  The volume loss is often from the cheek bones, the lips, the ‘malar’ area and others. Botulinum and even surgery cannot address this. Here dermal fillers come to the fore. A doctor (or a nurse practitioner) can juditiously replace the volume. Giving more plump lips. A more youthful cheek and profile. Even to restore a firmer jaw line and to reduce jowls.

Our magazines are adorned with pictures of men and women who if not airbrused to perfection, have had the same effect done by the careful application of these wonder drugs. The vast majority of the celebrities we the public idolise use at some point these medicines. When your ‘bread and butter’ depends on your appearance, it is hard to ignore the benefits. And importantly if done well it enhances a person’s own intrinsic beauty. And the enhancements are in harmony with their own features. The results are natural’-looking even if they can be quite dramatic.

Some magazines like to sometimes showcase cosmetic disaster stories. But for every Wilderstein there are a million Eva Longoria’s. The vast majority of treatments if done well by a qualified practitioner can dimish lines and restore the
contours of youth and health. Whilst not life saving, they can restore a little bit to actually living.  Pyrmont Cosmetic Clinic is the place to go for all the latest cosmetic treatments.

• Wrinkle Injections
• Dermal Fillers
• Fat Dissolving
• Leg Vein Sclerotherapy

At Sydney’s leading wrinkle injection clinic  with low prices, a team of knowledgeable, competent and friendly staff will ensure you the best possible experience. The results of this botulinum clinic speak for themselves in these case study photos, showing before and after shots of clients who were thrilled with the results. With only a few treatments, each client shows a drastic reduction in age defining lines, crow’s feet and wrinkles.

Botulinum Anti wrinkle medicine can be used in many different ways, one example would be for wrinkle injections that are a simple, quick and convenient way to smooth out wrinkles, smile lines and crows feet that become deeper and more defined as you age. The result is a fresher, younger looking face without the invasiveness of surgery, and without losing the common characteristics that define your face as unique and only yours. In the end, you get a rejuvenated you, changed and enhanced enough but not overboard. Men and woman from there twenties on make perfect candidates for botulinum injections and some of the more commonly targeted areas for enhancement are:

• Smile lines
• Crows feet near the eyes
• Mini brow lift to enhance and reshape the eyebrow
• Frown lines between the eyebrows
• Aging lines that run horizontally across the forehead

Case studies have gone as far as proving that regular botulinum injections at a qualified clinic will help to drastically reduce aging lines, wrinkles and sagging as one ages. They are also extremely affordable and run around $10 per unit used.

In other instances, utilising a dermal filler can be used to ease lines and reduce the appearance of aging. Because it can specifically target areas like nasal lines, cheek dimples and smoker’s lines around the mouth, dermal fillers can be a great treatment against signs of aging.

For wrinkle injections in Sydney, the clinic anyone should consider is Star Cosmetic Medicine. They have time and again proven their cutting edge, front running systems and applications and specialised use of botox can make you look as young as you feel. Their unique applications mean near pain-free visits and next to no recovery time. Call and
schedule a consultation today, get results tomorrow. Refresh. Revive. Renew.

But imagine for a moment what it would be like to have constantly wet hands. Or to be embarrassed about moist under-arms. So much so that it is difficult to shake someone’s hands or even to wear singlets.

For such people, the excessive sweating can be debilitating- socially, personally and even in work life. The medical term for this is hyperhidrosis. And for many people who have this condition it is more than an annoyance, but a serious impingement to their quality of life.

First line treatments such as antiperspirants are often ineffective, despite the hyperbolic claims from their advertisements.

Surgery is an option, and until recently it was the best definitive treatment for hyperhidrosis. But that brought with it the downtime and the added risks and costs of surgery. Not infrequently it also caused compensatory increased sweating in other areas.

Botulinum Toxin Type A (B.Tox) in recent years now provides a much safer way of managing this condition. B.Tox is more commonly known for its use as a means for making wrinkles vanish. Fortunately for people with hyperhidrosis the same nerve type that causes muscle contraction and wrinkles is the same type that stimulates sweat glands.

So by careful administration of Botulinum Toxin medicine a doctor can ‘turn off’ these sweat glands for up to several months. The person often finds it is like ’someone turning off a tap’. The effects are often dramatic and can significantly change the quality of someone’s life.

Suddenly a patient is not afraid to shake hands in a business meeting. Or to hold the hands of a loved one. Or even to hand write a letter.

Or perhaps to wear their favourite evening dress. In some circles the practice is known as ‘Red Carpet Botox’. The doctor would inject Botox into the underarms of a celebrity a week or so before a major ‘Red Carpet’ event so there is no danger of moist underarms ruing the appearance of a $25,000 Gucci dress.

But for even those of us who do not have that $25,000 dress stuck somewhere in our wardrobe, B.Tox can still make a difference to a sweaty problem.