01/09/2025
🇵🇰⚠️ Who Can Perform Aesthetic Procedures in Pakistan?
❌ Allied Health Professionals — Not Allowed to Practice Independently!
According to PM&DC regulations, only qualified and registered doctors (e.g. dermatologists, plastic surgeons, etc.) can legally perform aesthetic medical procedures in Pakistan.
🔍 Who Are Allied Health Professionals?
These include:
Physiotherapists
Lab Technologists
Operation Theatre Technicians
Pharmacists
Dietitians/Nutritionists
Speech Therapists
Aesthetic Technicians
Dental Hygienists
Medical Assistants
EMTs & Paramedics
🚫 They are NOT allowed to:
Perform Botox, Fillers, Laser, PRP, Threads, or Microneedling independently
Open or run aesthetic clinics
Advertise themselves as “Aesthetic Experts” or “Cosmetologists”
✅ They MAY assist with aesthetic procedures only under the direct supervision of a PM&DC-registered doctor with proper training in Aesthetic Medicine.
🔒 Illegal aesthetic practices are being sealed by authorities. Always verify your provider’s medical credentials before undergoing any aesthetic treatment.
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