For Immediate Release

MD COSMETIC CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY ON JUNE 2

Abbotsford’s premier cosmetic clinic hosts open house party with prizes, discounts and a fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Society of the Fraser Valley


May 25, 2011 (Abbotsford, B.C.) – MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic will be marking 10 years of business in the Fraser Valley on Thursday, June 2nd with an open house celebration complete with prizes, specials and a fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Society of the Fraser Valley.

Since 2001, Dr. Haneef Alibhai and his team have treated more than 8,000 patients and have trained over 900 doctors in aesthetic medicine. When the clinic first opened it was the only full service cosmetic clinic in Abbotsford to offer procedures such as Botox Cosmetic™, injectable fillers like Juvederm and laser skin treatments. Since then, MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic has remained the Fraser Valley’s premier cosmetic clinic and has expanded its services to include the latest and most advanced non-invasive cosmetic treatments available.

“We are so proud to be a part of this community and have found it so rewarding to provide services to thousands of people that truly make them feel better about themselves,” said Dr. Alibhai, Medical Director of MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic. “We want to take this opportunity to not only celebrate, but to give back to our community in a meaningful way.”

At the heart of the celebration will be a fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Society of the Fraser Valley (WRSFV), an organization that works for the safety and security of women and children by providing emergency shelter and transition houses. The clinic will be raisings funds for the nonprofit organization by selling balloons containing valuable prizes, as well as donating funds from each spin of the “MD Wheel of Beauty”. Dr. Alibhai and his team hope to raise over a thousand dollars for the WRSFV.

Invitees include clinic patients, business associates and the media. The open house celebration will be held from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, with hors d’oeuvres served from 5:00-8:00 pm, and refreshments and cake available all day. Free prizes will be given away throughout the day and the clinic will also be having its biggest sale ever on products and services.

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About MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic
MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic is the premier cosmetic clinic in the Fraser Valley. Located in Abbotsford, B.C., it is the preferred physician training centre in Western Canada for Botox and fillers. The clinic’s medical director and lead physician, Dr. Haneef Alibhai, held the esteemed position as the President of the Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine from 2005 to 2009. MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic offers a wide array of the most advanced and effective skin treatments available today including Botox Cosmetic and Therapeutic, injectable fillers such as Juvederm, laser hair removal, laser skin treatments, photodynamic therapy, SilkPeel dermalinfusion, fractional skin resurfacing, fractional skin tightening and cosmeceutical skin care. The clinical staff provide all patients with tailored treatment plans that best suit their goals and budget. MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic is located at 107-2051 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, B.C. Tel: 604.557.7777 Web: www.mdcosmetic.ca

About Dr. Haneef Alibhai
In addition to being one of Canada’s leading cosmetic physicians, Dr. Haneef Alibhai is the Medical Director at MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic. Dr. Alibhai is the Past-President of the Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine. He is a clinical instructor for the UBC Faculty of Medicine and a Certified Physician Trainer for Allergan (Botox Cosmetic, Juvederm). He has trained more than 900 physicians and dentists on various applications in aesthetic medicine since 2002. He has been a keynote speaker at conferences organized by aesthetic medicine associations in more than 15 countries. He has written articles for Aesthetic Trends & Technologies, Aesthetic Buyers Guide, Healthy Aging Magazine and several other aesthetic magazines and journals. He was the Section Editor for the Aesthetic Medicine Chapter in the 3rd Edition of “Procedures for Primary Care” published by Elsevier. Dr. Alibhai is a graduate from McGill Medical School in Montreal.

Botox - Debunking the Myths

Myth: Botox is plastic surgery.
Fact: Botox is NOT surgery.

Botox cosmetic is an injectable purified protein. Very low doses are given in a quick and simple nonsurgical procedure. A few tiny injections are given directly into the overactive muscles to relax them and remove the look of wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. Because the needle is ultra fine, the treatment is almost completely painless. Botox is typically a “no down-time” procedure with no signs of treatment visible to others immediately after the treatment. Within 1-10 days wrinkles will disappear leaving a more pleasant, less tired appearance.

Myth: Botox is unsafe.
Fact: Botox is completely safe when administered by a qualified doctor like Dr. Alibhai

Initially used to treat spastic muscles, Botox was first noticed to have cosmetically pleasing wrinkle reduction side effects by Dr. Jean Carruthers, a Canadian ophthalmologist. She and her husband, a dermatologist, began using Botox for wrinkle reduction with popular results. The practice became widespread in the US and Canada when the same formulation received approval from Health Canada in 2001 and the FDA in 2002.

A word of advice, don’t ever agree to a “Botox” treatment at someone’s house or in another country. The real Botox - the safe, Health Canada approved medication - is only available in a qualified doctor’s office like md cosmetic.

Myth: Botox will give you a frozen or scarred face.
Fact: Botox can give you a natural, refreshed look.

Media images of scarred or deformed celebrities are not the result of Botox but usually a plastic surgical procedure, such as a face lift, gone awry.

Botox is not surgery, and scarring or deformity would be nearly impossible. A properly administered Botox treatment by a qualified professional should never leave you expressionless, either. In fact, at md cosmetic we strive to create a natural "refreshed" look with results usually lasting between three to six months. Most people like the results so much they choose to continue treatments to maintain the look.

Myth: Skin creams can do the same thing as Botox.
Fact: No skin cream can achieve the same results as Botox.

No matter what the claim is, no skin cream can relax the powerful, overactive muscles that cause wrinkles like Botox can.

Myth: Only the “rich and famous” get Botox.
Fact: Botox is the most popular physician administered cosmetic procedure in the Canada.

Millions of people, maybe even your friend, neighbor, or boss, use Botox every year. According to a U.S. survey, 44% of Botox users are from households making under $100,000 a year, and most patients are working mothers between 40 and 55 years old. A Botox treatment is quite affordable, usually starting around $300.

For more details about Botox treatments at md cosmetic, visit our website at http://www.mdcosmetic.ca/. Or call our clinic to book a free consultation to find out how Botox can help to erase your wrinkles and turn back the hands of time! Tel: 604-557-7777 or toll free at 1-877-557-7077.

20% OFF ALL TREATMENTS in August!

Just like you we at md cosmetic & laser clinic treasure a youthful beautiful appearance, even when it comes to the look of our clinic. That's why the next time you visit our clinic you'll notice we're getting a "face lift" with enhanced cosmetic changes to our waiting area and treatment rooms.


We're still in the process of beautifying our clinic which won't be complete until September. To show our appreciation for your patience during our renovation, we'd like to offer you an incredible opportunity.

For the month of August, get 20% OFF ALL TREATMENTS!

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS FIRST EVER, LIMITED TIME OFFER!

We hope you'll take this opportunity to get the procedure you've always wanted to try like Botox, cosmetic dermal fillers and laser hair treatments!

For a full list of our services, including skin peels, photofacials, laser vein therapy and much more, visit our website.

To book your appointment or free consultation, call us today!

Tel: 604-557-7777 or 1-877-557-7077

No Sweat! Botox Helps to Control Hyperhidrosis

Everyone sweats. It's your body's way of cooling itself when you're hot or under stress. However, some people sweat more than others whether its under their arms or on their hands or feet. The resulting sweat marks and body odor often cause severe embarrassment or sometimes even psychological issues. These people suffer from a condition known as hyperhidrosis, a condition that affects one in twenty people worldwide.

Contrary to what some might believe, excessive sweating is treatable. Traditional therapies include antiperspirants, medications or even surgery to remove sweat glands or block nerves that produce sweat. Although effective, there are side effects to surgery and medication, and antiperspirants can only do so much.

Recent developments have revolutionized the way doctors can treat hyperhidrosis by using botulinum toxin, or what is more commonly known as Botox. Botox has quickly become a house hold name for treating wrinkles and fine lines, but when used in a therapeutic application it can also block sweat glands. The quick procedure involves injecting small amounts of Botox in the affected areas. The results are apparent within 2 - 4 days and last up to a year. Most extended health care plans even cover the treatment.

Dr. Alibhai has treated countless patients for hyperhidrosis and all of them have felt so liberated by the results and no longer have to worry about sweating in the wrong places at the wrong time!

For your consultation, contact md cosmetic & laser clinic at 604-557-7777 or toll free at 1-877-557-7077.

For more information about how Botox can treat hyperhidrosis, visit

http://www.mdcosmetic.ca/bsweating.html or http://www.sweatmanagement.ca/

Patients get deep discounts at physician training sessions

md cosmetic & laser clinic is Western Canada's preferred physician training centre for Botox, dermal fillers and advanced facial rejuvenation. That means every month, Dr. Alibhai is busy instructing courses for practising physicians who come to md cosmetic to learn from one of the region's best doctors. Dr. Alibhai's industry certified courses combine theory and hands-on training in an intimate setting right at the clinic.


The hands-on portion of the course gives physicians a chance to administer treatments under Dr. Alibhai's careful supervision. Patients who volunteer for the training sessions receive extra attention and the highest level of care, and the best part is, they get their treatments at a substantially reduced cost!

Treatments for Botox are offered at just $8 per unit (regularly $12 per unit) and dermal fillers like Juvederm are $300 per syringe, as opposed to $550.

If you would like to volunteer for the physician training courses, please contact our clinic to book your time on any of the following dates:

Botox Cosmetic June 24 9 am - 5 pm
Dermal Fillers June 25 9 am - 5 pm

Botox Cosmetic June 27 9 am - 5 pm

Botox Cosmetic July 26 9 am - 5 pm
Dermal Fillers July 27 9 am - 5 pm

Tel: 604-557-7777 or toll free at 877-557-7077

We're proud to be the Fraser Valley's leading skin care clinic

These days, there's no shortage of skin and laser clinics in the Vancouver area. As more people discover the incredible effects of laser skin treatments and cosmetic enhancements like Botox and fillers, it's no wonder clinics are popping up all over the place.

In 2001, Dr. Alibhai opened md cosmetic & laser clinic in Abbotsford. His practice quickly grew to become the Fraser Valley's leading skin care clinic and a premiere physician training facility.



So what makes md cosmetic the Fraser Valley's leading clinic? Firstly, the clinic offers the most advanced skin care treatments with the most state of the art equipment, some of which isn't available anywhere else in B.C. In addition to clinic's long list of procedures to treat everything from wrinkles to acne scars, the staff of clinicians are some of the best in the business. In addition, the md staff has the advantage of working closely with one of Canada's most respected aesthetic physicians, Dr. Haneef Alibhai.



Dr. Alibhai is the former President of the Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine and is considered a world renowned keynote speaker for the aesthetic medicine industry. He's one of the only certified physician trainers for Botox and fillers in Western Canada. As a result, md cosmetic & laser clinic has become the preferred training centre for new physicians and dentists. Dr. Alibhai has trained over a thousand physicians through his courses and workshops held at md clinic throughout the year.


With all the best products and treatments plus a long list of credentials what else could make a skin care clinic more reputable? The answer: highly satisfied patients with proven skin care results. md cosmetic has got that covered too. We make sure each and every one of our patients is consistently satisfied with his or her experience at our clinic.

Ask any of Dr. Alibhai's patients and you'll hear why his clinic is one of the best in the area. The staff is professional, the medi-spa experience is impeccable and the results are always outstanding!