The owner of a Burnaby beauty business has been ordered to stop posing as a doctor and providing medical procedures, like Botox injections.
Kamran Asgari of Ideal Skin Laser and Wellness Inc. on Kingsway in Metrotown had been using the titles “Dr.” and “doctor” and providing Botox procedures despite not being a registered member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, according to a B.C. Supreme Court application filed by the college in January.
“Botulinum toxin is a powerful toxin that can be extremely dangerous if administered improperly,” stated the application. “If botulinum toxin is injected into the wrong muscle group, in such a way that the botulinum toxin spreads beyond the intended location, or in an excessive quantity, it can cause partial or complete facial paralysis, trouble swallowing, headaches, flu-like symptoms or botulism poisoning.”
The college applied to the court for an injunction to stop Asgari – until such time as he is registered with the college – from posing as a doctor, advising people about the benefits and risks of Botox, deciding how much Botox to use and where, administering Botox and advising clients about aftercare.
“Mr. Asgari’s conduct places public health at grave risk,” the college said.
Justice Heather Holmes approved the order last month.
While the order bans him from calling himself a doctor, at least one reference to “Dr. Kamran Asgari” could still be found on the Ideal Skin Laser and Wellness website as of Friday afternoon.
When reached briefly by phone Friday, Asgari thanked the NOW for pointing out the reference and said he would contact his websupport people.
