Shookra

Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine

Aesthetic Medicine in Dubai

Skin is the biomarker you can see — the visible organ that reflects how the rest of you is ageing. We treat it as medicine: precise diagnosis, then evidence-based devices and injectables, chosen for your skin rather than a trend.

Skin that looks like well-kept skin — not work.

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30+
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5
mechanism families
1:1
physician-led
DHA
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The approach

Medical first. Aesthetic always.

Good aesthetic work is good medicine. We ask whybefore we ask which device — the same measure-first method that runs the rest of the practice, applied to the skin.

  1. 01

    Diagnose

    Your physician reads the skin — its type, history and concerns — and decides what's actually driving the result you want.

  2. 02

    Sequence

    Mechanism matched to cause: resurface, regenerate, hydrate — often a small, considered combination rather than one dramatic move.

  3. 03

    Refine

    Conservative by design, reviewed over time. The aim is skin that looks like well-kept skin — not work.

What we treat

We treat the cause, not just the surface.

Tone, texture, laxity and volume are different problems with different solutions. The most natural-looking results come from matching mechanism to cause.

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  • Fine lines & wrinklesRepeated expression plus collagen loss. We soften the movement and rebuild the support beneath it.
  • Volume lossFat pads and bone quietly recede with age. We restore structure precisely, where it was lost — not generically.
  • Laxity & saggingCollagen and elastin slacken over time. Energy devices tighten; biostimulators rebuild from within.
  • Pigmentation & toneUsually sun, hormones or inflammation. We calm the driver first, then clear the pigment with targeted light.
  • Acne & breakoutsOil, bacteria and inflammation in the follicle. Treated as medicine, not a one-off facial.
  • Scarring & textureDisrupted collagen architecture. Resurfacing and microneedling rebuild it, layer by layer.
  • Redness & rosaceaA reactive, inflamed vascular response. Calmed with targeted light and a medical routine.
  • Dehydration & dullnessA depleted skin barrier. Restored from within with micro-dosed hydration, not just surface creams.
  • Enlarged poresOil and laxity around the follicle. Refined with resurfacing and collagen support.
  • Sun damageCumulative UV — often the single biggest visible-ageing driver. Reversed where we can, prevented from here.
  • Under-eye concernsThin skin, hollowing and pigment often overlap here. We diagnose which before treating it.
  • Body contour & laxityStubborn fat and crepey skin. Non-surgical contouring paired with collagen induction.

The frame

The visible organ tells the longevity story.

Skin is the largest organ and the only one you read every day in the mirror. The same drivers that shape how you age internally — inflammation, metabolic health, sun and lifestyle exposure, collagen turnover — show up first in the skin. That is why we treat aesthetic medicine as part of the longevity picture, not a separate vanity track.

Practically, it means we ask why before we ask which device. Pigment, laxity and texture each point to a different underlying cause, and the most natural-looking results come from matching mechanism to cause — resurfacing what needs resurfacing, regenerating what needs collagen, hydrating what is depleted. Where skin concerns reflect something systemic, the longevity assessment is the better first step.

See how skin fits the longevity picture

The menu

Treatments by mechanism.

Grouped by what they actually do — so the right tool meets the right concern.

The clinicians

Physician-led, every protocol.

  • Dr. Nihal Hussein, Aesthetic & Functional Medicine at Shookra, Dubai

    Dr. Nihal Hussein

    Aesthetic & Functional Medicine

    Dr. Nihal Hussein is an internationally certified Aesthetic and Functional Medicine Specialist, accredited by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. With clinical training across Ireland, Egypt, and the USA, she integrates advanced dermatology, hormonal diagnostics, and regenerative medicine into a holistic, results-driven practice.

  • Dr. Aishani Shah, Specialist Dermatologist at Shookra, Dubai

    Dr. Aishani Shah

    Specialist Dermatologist

    Dr. Aishani Shah is a Specialist Dermatologist with an MD in Dermatology and the European Board Diploma in Dermatology and Venereology (EBDVD), and over 12 years of clinical experience — eight of them in Dubai. She treats skin, hair and nail conditions across adults and children — from acne, eczema and psoriasis to pigmentary disorders — alongside minimally invasive aesthetic dermatology such as skin boosters, PRP and chemical peels.

  • Dr. Bushra Mir, Medical Director · GP at Shookra, Dubai

    Dr. Bushra Mir

    Medical Director · GP

    Dr. Bushra Mir is a Dubai-based General Practitioner holding international board certification in Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine, with a clinical focus on advanced aesthetic interventions and preventive care.

  • Dr. Hassan Hamdan, General Practitioner at Shookra, Dubai

    Dr. Hassan Hamdan

    General Practitioner

    Dr. Hassan Hamdan is a multilingual General Practitioner specialising in regenerative medicine and advanced cellular-based therapies. Trained in the United States and now based in Dubai, he brings a precision-focused, evidence-driven approach to patient care.

Questions

Good to know.

Is this medical or cosmetic?
Both — and the medical part comes first. Every treatment is led by a physician who diagnoses the skin before recommending a device or injectable. The aesthetic outcome is the goal; sound medicine is how we get there safely and naturally.
What's the difference between biostimulators and fillers?
Dermal fillers add volume directly, usually with hyaluronic acid, and the effect is immediate and reversible. Biostimulators (such as PLLA or CaHA) work differently — they prompt your own body to produce collagen gradually, so results build over weeks and look subtle. Your physician will advise which suits your concern.
Will results look natural?
That is the brief. Our approach is conservative by design — small, considered treatments matched to what your skin actually needs, rather than one dramatic intervention. The aim is skin that looks like well-kept skin, not treated skin.
Is there downtime?
It depends on the treatment. Hydration and skin-booster sessions typically have little to none; energy-based resurfacing and some injectables may involve a few days of redness or swelling. Your physician will tell you exactly what to expect before you book, so you can plan around it.

Explore the practice

Longevity & DiagnosticsMeasure how you're ageing across body and skin, then intervene with evidence.IV TherapyClinician-supervised drips, formulated per protocol — including skin-supporting infusions.

Skin, treated as medicine.

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