Dr Asher Siddiqi
Founder and Medical Director
Dr Asher Siddiqi is the Founder and Medical Director of Derma Institute, internationally recognised for his expertise in aesthetic medicine and medical education. A qualified medical doctor with extensive clinical experience, Dr Siddiqi has trained thousands of practitioners in advanced cosmetic injectable techniques across the UK, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Australia. His vision for Derma Institute is to deliver world-class training that blends scientific precision with artistic skill, ensuring practitioners achieve safe and natural results for their patients. With a passion for innovation and patient safety, Dr Siddiqi continues to drive the development of cutting-edge training programmes and global partnerships, helping to shape the future of the aesthetics industry. Through his leadership, Derma Institute has become a trusted name in aesthetics education worldwide.
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Body fillers offer powerful non-surgical contouring results, but they belong only in the hands of trained medical experts.
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The pursuit of internal satisfaction is often the cornerstone of a client’s decision to seek cosmetic procedures. This intrinsic motivation is fueled by the desire to enhance one’s self-image and feel more aligned with one’s perceived ideal self.
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How Safe Is Botox? Botox is considered a very safe and effective treatment for both cosmetic and medical purposes [...]
December 1, 2022
What is Botox Used for Medically? There are two main uses for Botox: medical and cosmetic. Most people are [...]
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December 1, 2022
Can Anyone Do Botox Training? Here in the UK, anyone can train to carry out Botox injections, whether full-time or part-time. [...]
September 18, 2022
Is Botox Safe During Pregnancy? Botox is an extremely popular and common procedure used by millions worldwide. It is [...]
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Why You Need Indemnity Insurance as an Aesthetic Practitioner? In a consumer-driven world such as we live in, this [...]
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Botox Prescribing for Nurses Non-invasive cosmetic surgery is a rapidly expanding career opportunity for nurses. According to the British [...]
