Regenerative · Dubai
Stem Cell Therapy in Dubai
Stem cell therapy is a regenerative approach built around stem cells — cells with the capacity to develop into other cell types. At Shookra it is considered only as a physician-led, medically supervised procedure: suitability is assessed and confirmed first, before anything is recommended, under DHA-licensed medical supervision.
- Setting
- In-clinic, doctor-led
- Suitability
- Assessed and confirmed first
- Supervision
- DHA-licensed medical
- Plan
- Decided per assessment
What it is
Stem cell therapy is a regenerative approach that uses stem cells — cells with the capacity to develop into other cell types — as the basis of a clinical protocol carried out under medical supervision.
Stem cells are cells with the capacity to develop into other cell types. Stem cell therapy refers to a regenerative approach that uses such cells as the basis of a clinical protocol, planned and delivered under medical supervision.
Whether stem cell therapy is appropriate, which approach applies, and how it would be delivered are clinical questions decided by a physician on a case-by-case basis. The specifics depend on your assessment and on the regulatory framework that governs this area in Dubai, which your physician will explain.
This is a clinical, doctor-led procedure rather than a spa treatment. It is considered only within a supervised plan and only after suitability has been confirmed. We make no claims about what it will achieve for any individual.
Who it's for
Stem cell therapy is not suitable for everyone, and it is not a standalone fix. It is considered only as part of a physician-led plan, and only for people for whom a physician judges it appropriate after a full assessment.
Before anything is recommended, a physician reviews your medical history, current medications and goals, and discusses whether this approach fits your situation and the regulatory framework that applies. For many people it will not be the right choice, and your physician will say so plainly. Suitability is confirmed first; there is no obligation to proceed.
- Recovery and repair
- Skin tone and quality
- Firmness and structure
- Texture
Who it’s not for
A few situations mean it’s better to wait, or to choose a different treatment:
- Active cancer, or a history of cancer.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- An active or current infection.
- Immunosuppression, or use of immunosuppressive medication.
This isn’t exhaustive, and none of it rules you out on its own — your clinician confirms suitability at consultation.
What to expect
- 01
Consultation & eligibility
A physician reviews your medical history, current medications and goals, and determines whether stem cell therapy is appropriate for you within the applicable regulatory framework. Suitability is confirmed first; relevant pre-procedure checks may be requested where indicated.
- 02
The procedure
If your physician confirms it is appropriate, the procedure is carried out under DHA-licensed medical supervision according to a defined clinical protocol. Your clinician explains in advance exactly what is involved in your case, including monitoring during the session.
- 03
Follow-up
Your clinician explains any aftercare and arranges follow-up review. Whether any further steps fit your wider plan is decided by your physician at that review, not set in advance.
Physician note
On Stem Cell Therapy
I treat stem cell therapy as something that belongs inside a carefully supervised plan, never as a one-off or an off-the-shelf answer. This is a sensitive, closely regulated area, and the most important conversation happens before anything else: I review your history, explain what the regulatory framework here does and does not allow, and I am candid when this is not the right choice — which it often is not. I make no promises about outcomes; I would rather set honest, measured expectations and keep the decision evidence-led.
Dr. Hassan HamdanGeneral Practitioner · DHA-licensedMedically reviewed Why Shookra
01Physician-led
Every protocol is planned and supervised by a DHA-licensed doctor.
02Measured, then treated
We read your skin before we treat it, so the plan fits you — not a template.
03Managed over time
Your care is tracked and adjusted as part of one practice, not one-off visits.
04Medical-grade
Clinical protocols and equipment, in a discreet Dubai clinic.
Questions
01What is stem cell therapy?
02How does Shookra approach stem cell therapy?
03Who should avoid it, and is it right for me?
04What results can I expect?
05How many sessions might be involved?
06What does stem cell therapy cost at Shookra?
Licensed & Regulated
DHA-licensed. MOHAP-approved.
Every treatment is delivered at Shookra, a DHA-licensed medical facility in Dubai. Every physician and clinician on our team is DHA-licensed and works to clinical protocol. Our health communications are independently reviewed and approved by the UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP).
Shookra Polyclinic · DHA Facility Permit #3449309 · MOHAP Advertisement Licence T0UOE5NK-020526
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