Frequently Asked Questions

We work on not just removing sickness but also work on optimizing health, weight and looks. Most physicians do not understand how to work with bio-identical hormones but we can use these to help optimize health. We also can use medications, natural supplements and diet plans to help optimize weight. Outward appearances make a difference to a person’s self esteem and outlook in life, and we can help make people look younger by using lasers to help tighten skin and can use botox and fillers to optimize looks. Dr. Bawa has also undergone training on scar removal and can help improve appearance of scars if need be.

We work hard to make sure that our patients get the best care possible. Dr. Bawa puts his name behind the work of all our providers and oversees the performance of our group to make sure that we are providing the best care possible. We send out requests for reviews after every visit and look very carefully at what our customers think of our performance and we continuously keep making improvements to provide the best quality care possible.

Yes, you simply need to request that your records be transferred from your current group. A release form is available in our office, or you can click here to download and print the form now.

We are often times able to add on these procedures on the same day although there might be a longer wait as we have to make sure that other patients are not waiting too long. If you know that you need these things done, you can make a double appointment.

Insurance does not cover any aesthetic procedures.

We can do hormone pellets. We go above and beyond the normal protocols of Biote and other branded hormone pellets. Dr. Bawa goes to numerous conferences and incorporates the latest evidence when it comes to hormone pellets and bio-identical hormone creams.

Hormone pellets for women cost $350 but they last for four months. If cost is an issue, you can put a credit card on file and the system automatically deducts $100 for four months. For men, pellets last 4-6 months and cost $600. Alternatively men can put a credit card of file and it would deduct $125 a month for six months.

If you are doing pellets, the protocol involves using blood work so a saliva test is not necessary. For women that are still menstruating or are less than 50 years of age, saliva tests are more accurate than blood work. Women who are on hormone creams as well, do better with a saliva test as the topical hormones show up better in a saliva test than in blood work.

Another advantage of saliva testing is that it tells us the level of cortisol by checking it four times in one day. That is impossible to do with blood work as no blood draw facility draws blood at night. People who have excessive fatigue and/or weight gain would benefit from checking cortisol four times in one day to see the variation of this hormone during different times of the day

Insurance cover botox for migraines if the migraines occur about 15 days a month and last about four hours and the patient has tried 2-3 preventative medications. Botox is also covered if someone has ‘cervical dystonia’ which is muscle spasms in neck. We have a machine called Myoguide that helps to find which muscles are tight and we can give botox into those muscles to help relax them. Insurance will cover botox for excessive sweating in hands or underams. Insurance requires that you have tried prescription strength topical agents and sometimes even require that you have tried some oral medications to decrease sweating. Insurance covers botox use for muscle spasms after having a stroke.

When it comes to Botox, experience, medical knowledge, and trust matter. At Dr. Bawa & Associates, Botox is performed by Dr. Nitin Bawa, a qualified physician with more than a decade of experience in Botox, fillers, and laser treatments.

Why patients choose Dr. Bawa for their aesthetic treatments:

• More than a decade of experience
  Dr. Bawa has over 10 years of experience performing Botox, dermal filler, and laser treatments. His medical background allows him to approach aesthetic treatments with both medical expertise and an understanding of facial anatomy.
• A physician who knows when to say no
  Dr. Bawa is an experienced and busy physician, so he does not need to perform unnecessary treatments simply to increase the number of procedures. If he doesn’t believe a treatment is appropriate for you or that he can achieve the result you’re looking for, he will tell you. His goal is to recommend what is right for the patient—not to oversell or over-treat.
• Your physician and your aesthetic provider in one
  One of the unique advantages of seeing Dr. Bawa is that he can be both your regular physician and your aesthetic provider. During an aesthetic appointment, patients often have the opportunity to discuss other medical concerns as well. When appropriate, Dr. Bawa can address multiple healthcare needs during the same visit.
• A relationship built on years of trust
  Choosing a physician for aesthetic treatments is about more than the procedure itself. Many of Dr. Bawa’s patients have been seeing him for years—even decades. Over time, that creates a relationship built on familiarity, confidence, and trust. Patients know Dr. Bawa and his practice, and they know they can expect honest recommendations rather than being encouraged to purchase treatments they don’t need.
• An established medical practice
  Dr. Bawa has been serving patients in the community for nearly 15 years. Unlike businesses where providers and staff may frequently change, Dr. Bawa has built an established medical practice where patients can develop a long-term relationship with their physician.

Medical Expertise. Artistic Experience. Long-Term Trust.

Whether you’re looking for subtle rejuvenation or a more comprehensive aesthetic plan, Dr. Bawa takes the time to understand your goals and determine what is appropriate for you. Our philosophy is simple: provide treatments that are medically appropriate, aesthetically balanced, and tailored to the individual patient.