Non-surgical treatments in Islamabad with Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas start with what is actually changing in your face, then match it to the one injection or device that treats that change.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas, MBBS, FCPS (Plastic Surgery). Last updated October 2026.
Non-surgical facial rejuvenation covers treatments that improve lines, volume, firmness and skin quality without cuts or general anesthesia. They fall into three groups: injectables, threads and energy devices.
The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) recorded 20.5 million non-surgical procedures worldwide in 2024.
Frowning, squinting and raising your brows fold the skin thousands of times a day. Over years, these folds settle into lines that stay visible.
Facial fat pads shrink and bone slowly thins with age. Cheeks flatten, lips thin and hollows appear under the eyes and at the temples.
Ligaments loosen and tissue starts to slide along the jaw and cheeks. Caught early, this softening can be firmed or lifted without surgery.
Sun, pollution and age reduce the water and collagen in your skin. Texture roughens and the face loses the glow it once had.
Relaxes the muscles that crease the forehead, frown area and outer eyes. Read about Botox
Restores volume and shape to lips, cheeks, under-eyes and jawline. Read about fillers
Lifts early jowls and flat cheeks with dissolving threads under the skin. Read about thread lift
Tightens mild sagging with focused ultrasound and no needles or cuts. Read about HIFU
Hydrates dry, crepey skin from within using soft hyaluronic acid. Read about skin boosters
Refreshes dull facial skin with shallow vitamin microinjections. Read about mesotherapy
The aim is a fresher, rested face, not a different one. Results are smaller than surgery and need repeating, but recovery is short. Photos below are shared with patient consent.
| Your Concern | Suggested Treatment | Typical Time Off Work |
|---|---|---|
| Forehead, frown or crow’s feet lines | Botox | None |
| Thin lips, flat cheeks, under-eye hollows | Dermal fillers | None, swelling for 1 to 2 days |
| Early jowls or a flat midface | Thread lift | A few days of swelling |
| Softening jawline or crepey neck | HIFU | None |
| Dry skin and fine crepey lines | Skin boosters | None, small bumps for a day |
| Dull, tired-looking skin | Mesotherapy | None, redness for a day |
Dr. Umbreen looks at your face at rest and while you move it, then checks skin quality, volume and sagging before suggesting any treatment.
She asks about pregnancy, breastfeeding, blood thinners, past injections and nerve or muscle conditions, as these decide what is safe for you.
Most plans begin with one treatment and a review. Building results gradually keeps your face natural and lets you judge each step.
Each treatment page lists its own risks and published rates. Across non-surgical treatments, Dr. Umbreen explains these before you start:
It cannot remove loose skin, reshape the nose or chin bone, or reverse heavy sagging. Those changes need face surgery.
Each fee is confirmed after assessment, once the treatment and amount are agreed. Ask for one written price before anything is injected.
| Factor | How It Affects Your Fee |
|---|---|
| Treatment type | Mesotherapy usually costs less than threads or HIFU. |
| Amount | Units, syringes, threads or shots are counted. |
| Product | Licensed brands cost more than unbranded ones. |
| Maintenance | All results fade, so yearly cost matters. |
Compare aesthetic treatments by what is included, not just the headline price, and always ask to see the sealed product.
Fillers and thread lift are among her listed services. As a plastic surgeon, she can tell you when injections will help and when only surgery will give the change you want. Women can talk openly with a female doctor.
Energy-based treatments, such as focused ultrasound, heat deep tissue so it tightens and builds collagen without injections.
| Feature | Injectables | Energy-Based Tightening |
|---|---|---|
| Suited to | Lines, volume and hydration | Mild laxity and firmness |
| Needles | Yes | No |
| When results show | Days, or straight away | Gradually over months |
| Adds volume? | Fillers do | No |
| Can be adjusted? | Most fillers can be dissolved | No |
Botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid together made up about 14.1 million of the procedures ISAPS recorded, so injectables remain the most common starting point.
Dr. Umbreen sees patients privately at Omer Diagnostic & Specialist Clinics (ODC), 12-A, LG Floor, CBC Plaza, G-8 Markaz, Islamabad, Monday to Friday, 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Bring a list of every injection or device treatment you have had, with dates and product names if you have them.
Choose a clinic where a qualified doctor assesses you, injects you and handles complications. Ask to see sealed products, and avoid salon or home-visit injections.
Most feel like quick pinpricks, pressure or brief heat. Numbing cream and fine needles keep discomfort low, and you can return to normal activities the same day.
No. Injected products are absorbed and collagen changes fade as you keep ageing. Most results last from a few months to around a year, so maintenance is part of the plan.
Often, yes. Botox for the upper face and filler for the midface are a common pairing. Some combinations, such as HIFU over fresh filler, are spaced apart instead.
Start a few months before the event. This leaves time for a review, any adjustment and for bruising from a final session to settle completely.
Yes. Men commonly treat frown lines, forehead lines and a soft jawline. Doses and filler placement are planned carefully to keep a strong, masculine facial shape.
Patient guides on non-surgical treatments from Dr. Umbreen’s blog.
A thread lift is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that uses specially designed absorbable threads to lift and tighten sagging skin on the face and neck. Unlike traditional facelifts, this technique works by anchoring threads beneath the skin’s surface to create
Lip fillers and cheek fillers are two distinct cosmetic treatments designed to enhance different facial features, yet they serve different purposes in facial aesthetics. While both use dermal fillers to add volume and improve contours, the areas they target, the
Dermal fillers are injectable gels that restore volume and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face. These minimally invasive treatments have become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures worldwide, offering immediate results without requiring surgery.
