Discover the untold story of how Botox came to India and why your approach to anti-aging might be completely wrong.
In this groundbreaking episode, Suman Agarwal sits down with Dr. Pai, the pioneering aesthetic doctor who introduced Botox to India in 2000. From learning Western protocols to developing India-specific treatments, Dr. Pai reveals the mistakes, breakthroughs, and hard-won lessons that shaped the aesthetic industry.
Learn why the "frozen face" look isn't necessary, how much treatments really cost, and what actually works for natural, age-appropriate results. Whether you're considering your first treatment or curious about the science behind aesthetic procedures, this conversation will change how you think about aging gracefully.
We decode:
How Botox came to India: The untold pioneer story from 2000
Why 64 units makes you look frozen (and what works instead)
Botox vs Fillers: Safety, longevity, and what really lasts 15+ years
The truth about pain, downtime, and real costs
Anti-aging strategies by decade: 20s, 30s, 40s+ what actually works
Why men are seeking aesthetic treatments (jawlines, hair, beard-shaping)
Pregnancy and aesthetics: What's safe, what's absolutely not
PCOS skin strategy: Hormones, lasers, and lifestyle combined
How to find a clinic you can trust (and red flags to avoid)
Retinol rules, skin barrier repair, and the power of natural ingredients
Key Topics Covered:
0:00 – Introduction2:08 – How Botox evolved in India?
11:29 – What inspired Dr. Pai to bring Botox
15:46 – Confidence After 40: Perimenopause, Estrogen, and Skin Changes
20:54 – Dealing with underconfidence due to looks
23:13 – Men and Aesthetics: The Rising Demand No One Talks About
29:10 – Exosome therapy explained
38:38 – Hyaluronic acid & retinol: how are they used?
42:55 – Is there a permanent solution for open pores?
48:25 – Is it too late to start Botox in your 40s or 50s
49:50 – Are cosmetic treatments making people addicted
53:56 – The real anti-aging treatments doctors recommend first
55:27 – Are any aesthetic treatments truly permanent
1:02:58 – Can cosmetic treatments really help with PCOS & hormonal imbalance?
1:06:48 – Superfoods that actually give you glowing skin
1:10:02 – How stress secretly shows up on your skin
1:13:17 – The biggest myth about cosmetic treatments, busted!
1:15:58 – Outro
About Your Host
Suman Agarwal
Co-founder & Director – Image Consulting Business Institute
Image Management Authority & Mentor
Pioneered Image Consulting in India
Most Senior Image Consultant in The Indian Subcontinent
https://www.imageconsultinginstitute.com
Instagram: @perceptionandbeyond | @sumanmagic
Meet the Guest
Dr. Jamuna Pai
Pioneering Aesthetic Doctor
Introduced Botox to India (2000)
31+ Years in Aesthetic Medicine
Expert in Natural-Look Protocols & Advanced Treatments
Ready to make informed decisions about your skin and confidence? This episode delivers the expertise you need.
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