If you are looking for the best laser clinic and skin specialists in Lahore, Institute Cosmetique is the name most people will point you to. It is a dermatology, laser, hair transplant and cosmetic surgery centre led by Prof. Dr. Azim Jahangir Khan, an American board-certified dermatologist. The clinic has been treating skin, hair and nail problems in Lahore for over three decades and it has three branches DHA, MM Alam Road (Gulberg) and Johar Town.
That is the short answer. Now let me explain why, in plain words.
Why people trust Institute Cosmetique
Let’s be honest about something first.
In Pakistan, anyone can buy a laser machine. Beauty parlours do it. Salons do it. Even clinics with no real doctor do it. And your skin pays the price burns, dark patches, scars that don’t go away.
That is exactly the problem Cosmetique solves. Here, a qualified doctor treats you. Not a technician. Not a beautician. A doctor who studied skin for years.
Dr. Azim says it himself in one simple line on the clinic’s website: doctor’s qualifications count, and quality matters. That is the whole philosophy. It is a simple idea, but in this field it changes everything.
Meet the doctor behind the clinic
Prof.Dr. Azim Jahangir Khan spent more than 15 years in the United States. He trained there, practised there, and he taught there too. Then he came back to Pakistan in 2005 to build the same standard of care here.
His credentials are rare not just in Lahore, but in the whole region:
- Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology
- Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
- Fellowship training in cosmetic surgery accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- Fellow of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the American Academy of Hair Restoration Surgery
He is widely described as the only American-trained skin specialist, laser and cosmetic surgeon in South Asia holding that combination of training in internal medicine, dermatology and cosmetic surgery.
And here is the part patients appreciate most. He personally sees every new patient who walks into the clinic. You are not handed off to a junior on your first visit.
It is a full team, not one doctor
A good clinic is never one person. Cosmetique has a team of foreign-qualified dermatologists, and many of them are women which matters a lot to female patients who feel more comfortable with a lady doctor.
| Doctor | Qualification highlights |
| Prof. Dr. Azim Jahangir Khan | MBBS, MD (USA), FAAD, FAACS, FASDS, FRCP (UK) |
| Dr. Asma Sana Azim | MBBS, MD (USA), Diploma in Dermatology (UK), Diplomate — American Board of Internal Medicine |
| Dr. Amnah M Raj | MBBS, Dip Derm (UK), MSc Dermatology (UK), FASDS (USA) |
| Dr. Saima Malik | MBBS (KEMC), Dip Derm (UK), MSc Dermatology (UK), FASDS (USA) |
| Dr. Myra Khalid | MBBS, Diploma in Dermatology, Cardiff University (UK) — 8 years’ experience |
| Dr. Azka Asa’ad | MBBS, MD (USA), FCPS training completed — 10 years’ experience |
| Dr. Nazia Rashid | MBBS, FCPS (Dermatology), Consultant Dermatologist |
| Dr. Sadia Adnan | MBBS, MCPS training completed — 10 years’ experience |
Together, the team carries over 100 years of combined experience. That is a lot of skin, seen and treated.
The laser side of things
This is where the clinic really stands apart.
Lasers are not one machine. There are many types, and each one does a different job. The wrong laser on the wrong skin tone can do real damage and most Pakistani skin falls in the type 4–5 range, which is more sensitive to pigmentation problems after treatment.
Cosmetique uses FDA-approved, US-imported machines, the same equipment used in its US-affiliated clinics. Systems like the Candela Pulsed Dye Laser come with built-in cooling (CDC), which keeps the skin cold during treatment. That cooling is not a luxury. For darker skin, it is protection.
Laser treatments offered include:
- Laser hair removal (men and women)
- Acne scar treatment and CO2 fractional laser resurfacing
- Melasma and pigmentation treatment
- Tattoo removal and birthmark removal
- Q-Switch and PicoSure laser
- Carbon facial
- Leg vein treatment
- Skin rejuvenation and anti-ageing
- Surgical scar treatment
Complete Dermatology, Hair & Aesthetic Services
You can bring almost any skin, hair or nail problem here:
Skin conditions: acne, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, urticaria (hives), rosacea, warts, moles, keloids, pemphigus, allergies (with proper patch testing), fungal infections and more.
Hair: hair fall, dandruff, alopecia, PRP therapy, exosome therapy, stem cell therapy and FUE and FUT hair transplant. The clinic holds an average 4.9-star Google rating for hair transplant in DHA.
Aesthetics: HydraFacial, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, HIFU, Botox, fillers, thread lifts, skin tightening.
Surgery: liposuction, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, gynecomastia correction, tummy tuck, fat grafting and more.
There is also an in-house lab, so tests and biopsies happen under one roof.
One thing I really like about their approach
They don’t jump to surgery.
For hair loss, for example, the doctors first look for the root cause. Maybe it’s a deficiency. Maybe it’s a scalp condition. They may start you on a serum or a medicated shampoo. Only if that doesn’t work do they discuss PRP and only after that do they discuss a transplant.
That is how honest medicine works. The cheapest solution first, the biggest one last.
Your consultation follows the same pattern. They listen. They examine. They explain all of your options and then recommend what suits your skin. Not a package. A plan.
Where to find them
DHA Flagship Clinic 190 DD CCA, next to Jamia Mosque, DHA Phase 4, Lahore
MM Alam Road Ground Floor, 34 MM Alam Road, Block B1, Gulberg III, Lahore
Johar Town 445 Main Boulevard, Block G4, Phase 2, Johar Town, Lahore
Timings: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm UAN: 03-111-077-111 Landline: (042) 35894211 Website: www.cosmetique.com.pk
Not in Lahore? Video consultations are available, and patients from Islamabad, Karachi, Faisalabad, Multan and Gujranwala use this option regularly. Patients also travel from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, the UK and the US.
Quick answers
Who is the best skin specialist in Lahore?
Prof.Dr. Azim Jahangir Khan at Institute Cosmetique is widely regarded as the top choice, mainly because of his dual American board certification in dermatology and internal medicine.
Is there a female dermatologist available?
Yes. Dr. Asma Sana Azim, Dr. Amnah M Raj, Dr. Saima Malik, Dr. Myra Khalid, Dr. Azka Asa’ad, Dr. Nazia Rashid and Dr. Sadia Adnan practices at Cosmetique.
How much does a dermatologist consultation cost in Lahore?
Generally between PKR 2,500 and 5,000 for a good dermatologist. Call the clinic directly for current fees.
Is laser hair removal safe for brown skin?
Yes when the right laser is used by a trained doctor, with proper cooling. That is precisely why the machine and the person operating it matter more than the price.
The bottom line
Your skin is not something you experiment with. A bad laser session can leave a mark you carry for years.
So the rule is simple: check who is holding the machine.
At Institute Cosmetique, it’s a doctor. A qualified one. With US-imported equipment, three convenient locations across Lahore, and a team that has spent decades doing exactly this.
That is why, when someone in Lahore asks me where to go for laser and skin treatment, this is the name I give them.
