Health Magazine March/April 2016 | Page 74

Ask the Experts From pediatric questions to general medical queries, our panel of experts is here to answer your questions…. Botox Question: What else can Botox be used for besides smoothing the forehead? Dr. Shadan Naji, Dermatologist responds: “Botox can be used to smooth all wrinkles that appear due to muscle movement so it can be done around the eyes to smooth wrinkle in this area. In addition, Botox can be used on the lower part of the face. Botox can smooth the fine lines on the upper lip usually called smokers lines. On the jawline and neck, we can use Botox to create better definition of the jaw area and give the patient more elevated stretched neck. Finally, we have to mention that Botox is considered as a very good solution for patients who have Hyperhidrosis especially in the armpit area but also it can be used for hyperhidrosis on other areas of the body such as palms and soles.” Mar/Apr 2016 72 Gadget Attachment Question: My son seems to be addicted to his gadgets though otherwise he is a very good student. How do I limit his online screening time and is it beneficial to do is? Dr. Saliha Afridi, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist responds: “There is such a thing as electronic addiction. It is absolutely critical that you manage screen time. Research shows more than 2 hours a day can result in children experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and inattention. Encourage him to engage in ‘unplugged’ activities, which may mean that you need to spend more time with him doing activities together at first. He will struggle being away from electronics at first but stick to it and new behaviors will form.”