Dr. Bareera Usman

Qualifications and training

• MBBS — Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore (session 2008–2013, graduated 2015)
• Advance Aesthetic Course — Academy of Advance Medical Aesthetics (AAMA), CPD certified, covering lower-face botulinum toxin and mid-face filler technique with supervised hands-on practice
• 7th IPAAC 2026 — scientific programme, PC Hotel Lahore, 16 CPD points

Areas of focus

Acne and acne scarring

Active acne is a medical problem before it is a cosmetic one. I treat the inflammation first, usually over eight to twelve weeks, and only then look at scarring — because resurfacing skin that is still breaking out tends to make pigmentation worse.

Pigmentation and melasma in South Asian skin

This is the concern I see most often and the one most frequently mistreated. Melasma is a chronic, relapsing condition, not a one-off stain to be lasered off. Controlling it means identifying the triggers, treating conservatively, and being disciplined about sun protection long after the visible patches fade.

Laser hair reduction on brown skin

Wavelength, pulse duration, cooling and fluence all have to suit the patient's Fitzpatrick type. The same device that works beautifully on one patient can burn another. I patch test where indicated and build energy across sessions rather than starting high.

Injectables, used conservatively

My aim with botulinum toxin and fillers is that nobody can tell. Softened expression lines, restored volume, natural movement retained. I would rather under-treat and review in two weeks than chase a dramatic result in one sitting.

How I consult

1. Your history — what you have tried, what you are taking, what happened last time
2. Examination and standardised photography, so progress can be measured rather than remembered
3. A written plan: treatments, session count, spacing, home care, cost, expected timeline
4. An honest statement of what the plan will not achieve