While looking beautiful is every individual's right, aesthetic procedures should only be performed by trained and registered professionals, stressed President of the Dermatology and Aesthetic Association of Pakistan (DAAP), Dr Bilal Shah, at the DAAPCon 2025 conference. The moot, held under DAAP's auspices, stressed the need to standardise and regulate aesthetic and beauty practices in the country, highlighting the growing trend of receiving cosmetic treatments, as well as the consequences of lack of knowledge and unstandardised aesthetic practices in Pakistan.
Many dermatologists and aesthetic physicians participated in the event, while pharmaceutical companies also set up stalls.
Dr Bilal Shah stated that undergoing aesthetic procedures at the hands of untrained individuals is not only dangerous but often leads to permanent damage, urging the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), and relevant regulatory bodies, to take action against substandard clinics and unqualified individuals.
Celebrity dermatologist and organising committee member Dr Zara Shah stated that actresses and models commonly face pressure to lose weight or get nose reshaping, even though they often do not need these procedures. She explained that young girls also get expensive treatments like lip fillers and nose jobs, but due to a lack of knowledge, end up damaging their faces.
Dr Zara further noted that aesthetic procedures start at around Rs5,000 and can go up to Rs250,000-300,000 for advanced treatments. She explained that laser treatments are used to remove unwanted facial hair, eliminate melasma (dark patches), and enhance the overall appearance of the face, with many girls aspiring to achieve 'Korean glass skin', although it is important to understand the genetic differences between populations.
Additionally, she noted that exosome therapy is now being used to enhance beauty and maintain youthful skin, explaining that exosomes are natural particles in the body that help repair and regenerate skin. This therapy treats issues like pigmentation, wrinkles, acne, and hair loss, providing a collagen boost to the skin without surgery, making it look younger and fresher.
The conference offered the opportunity to learn about the latest aesthetic technologies, devices, and the experiences of medical professionals, with the aim of delivering better, safer, and more standardised, aesthetic services to Pakistani society.
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