Skin treatments in Islamabad with Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas begin with finding the cause of your skin concern, then choosing the peel, laser, injection or minor procedure that treats it safely for your skin type.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas, MBBS, FCPS (Plastic Surgery). Last updated October 2026.
Cosmetic skin treatments improve how skin looks and feels. They fall into three groups: resurfacing for texture and scars, pigment treatments for dark marks, and minor procedures for moles and growths.
Medical skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis or infections need a skin disease specialist. This page covers aesthetic concerns within a plastic surgeon’s scope.
Pigment disorders make up about 4% of skin clinic visits in Pakistani hospitals. Melasma alone was seen in 3.1% of patients at one Gujranwala clinic.
Acne affected 14.47% of female medical students in Rawalpindi and Islamabad in one study. Deep or picked spots can leave lasting pits and marks.
Sun, pollution and age thin the skin, slow cell turnover and roughen texture. Fine lines and uneven tone follow, often earlier in strong sun.
Raised moles, skin tags, freckles and unwanted hair can affect confidence. Each needs the right check before any removal is planned.
Lasers for hair, texture, scars, tattoos and pigment, matched to skin type. Read about lasers
Controlled acid peels that refresh tone, texture and mild pigmentation. Read about chemical peels
A medical facial that cleans, exfoliates and hydrates congested skin. Read about hydrating facials
Your own platelets combined with microneedling to improve skin texture. Read about PRP facial
A careful, long-term plan for brown hormonal patches on the cheeks. Read about melasma
Assessment and treatment of dark spots, marks and uneven skin tone. Read about pigmentation
Lightening of harmless freckles and sun spots after a careful check. Read about freckle removal
Treatment chosen by cause, whether pigment, hollows or thin skin. Read about dark circles
Options for fine lines, dullness and loss of firmness in ageing skin. Read about anti-aging
Assessment and removal of moles, with laboratory testing when needed. Read about mole removal
Matching each type of pitted acne scar to the method that suits it. Read about acne scars
Most skin treatments work gradually over a course and need sun protection to hold their results. The aim is healthier, more even skin, not a change in your natural colour. Photos below are shared with consent.
| Your Concern | Suggested Treatment | Treatment Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brown patches on both cheeks | Melasma treatment | Creams first, then peels |
| Dark spots and uneven tone | Pigmentation treatment | Peels or laser |
| Pitted acne scars | Acne scar treatment | Laser, needling or minor surgery |
| Dull, rough or congested skin | Chemical peels | Peel |
| Fine lines and loss of firmness | Anti-aging treatment | Combined plan |
| A raised or changing mole | Mole removal | Minor procedure |
| Unwanted facial or body hair | Laser hair removal | Laser |
Dr. Umbreen notes your skin tone, how easily you tan or darken, past acne and earlier treatments, as these guide safe settings.
Hormones, medicines, sun and some creams trigger dark patches and breakouts. Treating the trigger stops the problem returning.
Every plan includes sunscreen and simple skincare, because clinic treatments fade quickly if the skin is not protected at home.
Each treatment page lists its own risks and published rates. Across skin treatments, Dr. Umbreen explains these before you start:
They cannot change your natural skin colour or lift sagging skin. A mole that is changing needs medical assessment and may need laboratory testing before anything cosmetic.
Each fee is confirmed after assessment, once the cause and plan are clear. Ask for one written price covering the full course and any creams.
| Factor | How It Affects Your Fee |
|---|---|
| Treatment type | A light peel costs less than a laser course. |
| Sessions | Most concerns need a course, not one visit. |
| Area | Face alone costs less than face, neck and hands. |
| Home care | Prescribed creams and sunscreen are extra. |
Compare skin rejuvenation treatments by the full course and what aftercare is included, not by the price of one session.
Her listed services include skin peeling, micro-needling, laser hair removal and skin grafts, and her burns work centres on how skin heals. Women can discuss skin concerns privately with a female doctor.
Home skincare means the cleansers, creams and sunscreen you use every day without a procedure.
| Feature | Clinic Treatment | Home Skincare |
|---|---|---|
| Depth of effect | Reaches deeper skin layers | Mostly the surface |
| Speed of change | Weeks to months | Slow and gradual |
| Treats scars? | Yes, often | Rarely |
| Needed long term? | Courses with maintenance | Every day |
| Risk if done wrongly | Burns or dark patches | Irritation from strong creams |
The two work well together. Clinic treatment makes the change, and daily sunscreen and simple skincare keep it.
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 the creams you use, including any bought without a prescription, and come with no makeup on the area of concern.
Choose a doctor-led clinic that finds the cause first, explains each treatment’s risks for your skin type and never sells mixed creams of unknown content.
For cosmetic concerns such as scars, marks, moles and texture, a plastic surgeon is well suited. Rashes, eczema, psoriasis and infections are better treated by a skin disease specialist.
Scar and texture changes are long lasting. Pigment and ageing concerns return with sun, hormones and time, so maintenance and daily sunscreen protect the result.
Most feel like warmth, tingling or quick pricks. Numbing cream is used for needling and lasers, and peels usually sting only for a few minutes.
Many unlabelled creams contain strong steroids or mercury that thin and damage skin. Dr. Umbreen treats pigmentation as a skin concern, not a change of your natural complexion.
Yes. Men often treat acne scars, razor bumps, dark marks and beard-line hair. Plans are adjusted for thicker, oilier skin and the irritation of daily shaving.
Patient guides on skin treatments from Dr. Umbreen’s blog.
Chemical peels are professional skincare treatments that use chemical solutions to remove damaged outer layers of skin, revealing fresher, smoother skin underneath. These treatments range from superficial to deep and can address various skin concerns including acne scars, fine lines,
HydraFacial is a non-invasive skin treatment that uses patented vortex-fusion technology to cleanse, extract, and hydrate the skin in a single session. This advanced facial treatment has become increasingly popular across Pakistan, particularly in Islamabad, where many seek effective solutions
Skin whitening refers to cosmetic treatments and products designed to lighten skin tone by reducing melanin production or removing dark pigmentation. What is skin whitening and does it really work? This is a question many people ask as they explore
