DrPlus Johor Bahru · Meet the Doctor
Aesthetic Doctor in Johor Bahru: Credentials, Care & Who You'll Meet
An aesthetic doctor is a medical doctor who treats the appearance and quality of skin — and choosing one is mostly about verifying credentials. Here is what to check, and the doctor you will actually meet at DrPlus.
- Doctor-led consultations
- Dermatology postgraduate diploma (NUS)
- LCP-certified aesthetic practice
— Who this page is for
What brings you to this page?
People searching for an aesthetic doctor usually fall into one of these situations. Each one starts the same way at DrPlus — a private, doctor-led assessment before anything is recommended.
A specific skin concern
Acne scars, pigmentation, dull or ageing skin — the core territory of an aesthetic doctor with the right devices, training, and an assessment-first approach.
Checking who the doctor actually is
Sensible instinct. Credentials, training history, and registration status should be public and verifiable — ours are listed on this page and on our About page.
Comparing clinics before committing
Ask every clinic the same three questions: who performs the procedure, what are their qualifications, and is the plan personalised after assessment or sold as a package?
Searching from Singapore
Many of our patients travel from Singapore for treatment in Johor Bahru — and DrPlus also runs Singapore clinics if staying local suits you better.
See our Singapore clinics
— What this involves
What an aesthetic doctor does — and how to choose one
An aesthetic doctor (also called an aesthetic physician or medical aesthetic doctor) is a fully qualified medical doctor who focuses on the appearance and quality of skin — acne scars, pigmentation, texture, volume loss, and ageing — using medical tools such as lasers, microneedling, injectables, and chemical peels. The 'aesthetic' part describes the goal; the 'doctor' part is what separates this work from beautician-led treatments.
In Malaysia, the credential to verify is the LCP — the Letter of Credentialing and Privileging issued under Ministry of Health guidelines for aesthetic medical practice. It confirms the doctor has been credentialed for the aesthetic procedures they offer, on top of their basic medical registration. A clinic that cannot show you who holds the LCP, or where the doctor trained, has answered your question already.
At DrPlus, the doctor you will meet is Dr Kenneth Lee. He trained in medicine at Cardiff University in the United Kingdom, holds a postgraduate diploma in dermatology from the National University of Singapore, a Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, and is LCP-certified for aesthetic practice in Malaysia. His clinical interest in collagen earned him a feature on Channel NewsAsia as 'The Collagen Doc®'.
What that means in practice: your consultation is with the doctor, your treatment plan is written after your skin is assessed — never before — and procedures are performed by a physician, not delegated. If your concern turns out to be medical dermatology rather than aesthetics, you will be told so honestly and pointed in the right direction.
— Why DrPlus
What doctor-led actually means at DrPlus
'Doctor-led' is easy to print on a website. Here is what it looks like in the clinic.
Your assessment and plan come from Dr Kenneth Lee — not a sales consultant working to a target.
A postgraduate dermatology diploma (NUS) behind every skin assessment — including recognising when a concern needs specialist referral instead of aesthetic treatment.
Lasers, injectables, and procedural work performed by a physician, with device settings matched to your skin type.
Treatment plans built around stimulating and preserving your skin's own collagen — measured, medical, and personalised rather than package-driven.
Ready to discuss your skin?
Book a doctor-led assessment tailored to your concerns.
— Related treatments
Start with the concern — or the doctor
Each page below goes deeper into a concern we treat, or into the doctor behind the clinic. Every pathway begins with the same honest assessment.
About Dr Kenneth Lee
Best for: Full profile & credentialsTraining history, certifications, advisory panel, and the clinic's collagen-first philosophy — the complete picture.
Learn MoreAcne Scar Treatment
Best for: Pitted & rolling scarsCO₂ laser, subcision, RF microneedling and peels — matched to your scar types after assessment.
Learn MorePigmentation Treatment
Best for: Melasma, sun spots & toneDiagnosis-first pigment care — because melasma and sun spots need different protocols.
Learn MoreDermatologist or Aesthetic Doctor?
Best for: Choosing the right doctorAn honest comparison of the two professions — and which one your skin concern actually needs.
Learn MoreAll Aesthetic Treatments
Best for: Browsing the full menuEvery doctor-led pathway at the Johor Bahru clinic — lasers, injectables, skin quality, and lifting.
Learn More— FAQ
Common questions
An aesthetic doctor is a fully qualified medical doctor who focuses on the appearance and quality of skin — scars, pigmentation, texture, volume, and ageing — using medical treatments such as lasers, injectables, microneedling, and peels. Unlike a beautician or therapist, an aesthetic doctor can assess skin medically, handle complications, and recognise when a concern needs specialist referral instead of cosmetic treatment.
Yes. In Malaysia, an aesthetic doctor must be a registered medical practitioner first, and additionally credentialed for aesthetic procedures through the LCP (Letter of Credentialing and Privileging) under Ministry of Health guidelines. Dr Kenneth Lee trained in medicine at Cardiff University (UK), completed hospital rotations in London, and holds postgraduate qualifications in dermatology (NUS) and aesthetic medicine alongside his LCP certification.
Three things are worth verifying: basic medical registration, the LCP (the Ministry of Health credential for aesthetic practice in Malaysia), and relevant postgraduate training — for example in dermatology or aesthetic medicine. A trustworthy clinic will name its doctor and list these credentials openly; if you cannot find out who will treat you, treat that as your answer.
Dr Kenneth Lee — a Cardiff University-trained medical doctor with a postgraduate diploma in dermatology from the National University of Singapore, a Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, and LCP certification for aesthetic practice in Malaysia. He was featured on Channel NewsAsia for his clinical interest in collagen, and is known as 'The Collagen Doc®'.
Yes — many patients travel from Singapore to the Johor Bahru clinic, and DrPlus also operates clinics in Singapore at Tanjong Pagar, East Coast, and Novena if you prefer to be seen locally. Either way, the consultation is doctor-led and your plan is personalised after assessment.
We do not publish prices because treatment plans are personalised — two people with 'pigmentation' can need entirely different protocols. Your consultation is where the doctor assesses your skin honestly, explains the options, and gives you a written, personalised quote with no obligation to proceed.
— Request a Consultation
Meet the doctor before you decide anything.
WhatsApp us your concern or a photo — the team will arrange a private, doctor-led consultation with Dr Kenneth Lee. Honest assessment first, personalised plan second, no obligation.
- Doctor-led assessment and recommendations
- Reviewed personally — not auto-routed
- Discreet handling of sensitive concerns
- Reply typically within one business day
Medical disclaimer
Information on this page is for general education only and does not replace a consultation with a qualified medical practitioner. Suitability, downtime, risks, and results vary by individual. Please consult your doctor before deciding on any treatment. Read the full medical disclosure.
A QUICKER SCROLL
Clinic life, in short clips
Take a breather from the detail — swipe through Facebook and TikTok moments from DrPlus, then continue when you're ready to book.