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Aesthetic Doctor in Singapore — How to Choose, and What to Expect

An aesthetic doctor is a medical doctor who treats the appearance and quality of skin — and choosing one is mostly about verifying credentials and how care is planned. Here is what to check, and how consultations work at DrPlus.

  • Doctor-led consultation
  • Suitability assessed first
  • Results vary by individual
Medically reviewed by Dr Kenneth Lee, Medical DirectorLast reviewed September 2026

— 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.

— What this involves

What an aesthetic doctor does — and how to choose one

An aesthetic doctor (also called an aesthetic physician) 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.

Choosing well comes down to a few verifiable things: that a medical doctor — not a therapist — assesses your skin and performs the procedures, where that doctor trained, and whether the plan is written after your assessment rather than sold as a fixed package. A clinic that cannot tell you who will treat you has answered your question already.

At DrPlus, consultations are doctor-led at all three Singapore clinics. Dr Kenneth Lee, the doctor behind DrPlus, trained in medicine at Cardiff University in the United Kingdom and holds a postgraduate diploma in dermatology from the National University of Singapore alongside aesthetic medicine credentials — training that informs how every skin assessment is approached. His clinical interest in collagen earned him a feature on Channel NewsAsia as 'The Collagen Doc®'.

What that means in practice: your treatment plan is written after your skin is assessed — never before — and recommendations are made on suitability, not sales targets. 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.

The doctor does the consulting

Your assessment and plan come from a qualified physician — not a sales consultant working to a target.

Dermatology-informed assessment

Postgraduate dermatology training (NUS) informs every skin assessment — including recognising when a concern needs specialist referral instead of aesthetic treatment.

Doctor-performed procedures

Lasers, injectables, and procedural work performed by a physician, with device settings matched to your skin type.

Collagen-first philosophy

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.

— Our Singapore clinics

Three Singapore clinics, one doctor-led standard

Consultations and treatments are available at all three clinics — choose whichever is more convenient: the Tanjong Pagar CBD, Katong on the East Coast, or the Novena medical district.

Reception desk and branded logo wall at SBF Center, Tanjong Pagar — Dr Plus Aesthetics Clinic Singapore

Tanjong Pagar / CBD

SBF Center

Dr Plus Aesthetics Clinic Singapore (Tanjong Pagar)

160 Robinson Road #03-10
Singapore 068914

About a three-minute walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT (East–West Line); the building has a carpark.

Clinic entrance at The Flow Mall, East Coast — Dr Plus Aesthetics Clinic Singapore

East Coast / Katong

The Flow Mall

Dr Plus Aesthetics Clinic (East Coast)

66 East Coast Road #03-05
Singapore 428778

A short walk from Marine Parade MRT (Thomson–East Coast Line); The Flow Mall has a carpark.

Reception desk and branded logo wall at Novena Medical Centre, Novena — Dr Plus Aesthetics Clinic Singapore

Novena

Novena Medical Centre

Dr Plus Aesthetics Clinic (Novena)

10 Sinaran Drive #10-30
Singapore 307506

A short sheltered walk from Novena MRT (North–South Line); Novena Medical Centre has a carpark.

— 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.

No. A consultant dermatologist is a medical specialist in skin disease — eczema, psoriasis, infections, and skin cancer. An aesthetic doctor is a medical doctor focused on skin appearance and quality. For cosmetic concerns such as scars, pigmentation, and ageing, an aesthetic doctor is the right fit; for skin disease, a dermatologist is — and at consultation we will tell you plainly which one your concern needs.

Three things: that a medical doctor — not a therapist — performs your assessment and procedures, where the doctor trained, and whether the treatment plan is personalised after assessment rather than sold as a fixed package. Any reputable clinic will answer these 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 and aesthetic medicine credentials from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. He was featured on Channel NewsAsia for his clinical interest in collagen and is known as 'The Collagen Doc®'. Consultations at all three Singapore clinics follow his doctor-led, assessment-first approach.

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.

We see patients at SBF Center, 160 Robinson Road #03-10, in the Tanjong Pagar CBD (call +65 8851 9547), The Flow Mall, 66 East Coast Road #03-05, in Katong on the East Coast (call +65 8857 4917), and Novena Medical Centre, 10 Sinaran Drive #10-30, in Novena (call +65 8851 9505). All three clinics offer the same doctor-led consultations, so you can choose whichever location is more convenient.

SBF Center on Robinson Road is about a three-minute walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT (East–West Line) in the CBD, The Flow Mall on East Coast Road in Katong is a short walk from Marine Parade MRT on the Thomson–East Coast Line, and Novena Medical Centre on Sinaran Drive is a short sheltered walk from Novena MRT on the North–South Line. If you drive, all three buildings have carparks, with further public parking nearby.

— 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 at Tanjong Pagar, East Coast or Novena. Honest assessment first, personalised plan second, no obligation.

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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.