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tell them what we think they should have done. It’s always up to the client to tell us what they think the problem is. For example, they might think they dislike the size of their nose or certain skin blemishes.

“Then I will make an assessment because some people suffer from dysmorphia and see a completely different person when they look in the mirror. As a doctor, it is my responsibility to look after their health so I’m not obliged to agree with a client’s assessment if treatment is unnecessary or might be detrimental to their health.

better as a worker and a member of a team and showed me that regardless of how you feel, the work needs to be done – so you crack on and do it. It was a really tough period and the burn-out rate among colleagues was high – but it resulted in me becoming a far better doctor than I might otherwise have become in that time.

“However, it also highlighted a lot of problems in the system. I love the NHS – having healthcare that is free at the point of delivery is very important and that’s why I continue to work for it.

“But what I didn’t enjoy was saying to patients that they would get an outpatients’ appointment in two weeks and then getting a call from them two months later when that hadn’t even been scheduled. I found I couldn’t guarantee what I was saying to people.

team and showed me that regardless problems in the system. I love the NHS – having healthcare that is free at the that’s why I continue to work for it. to patients that they would get an outpatients’ who

“That’s what Royal Wharf Clinic is about. When I say to people who come here that we can do something, then we can. If someone has an issue that we can’t address ourselves, then we will know someone who can help.” make someone better. It’s for me to ask what that is and then create a strategy to help people get there. or them to a specialist if necessary, but I’m

On the face of it, Royal Wharf Clinic is divided into two areas of service – medical and aesthetic. But as we talk, it becomes obvious Dr Shaan sees them as feeding into a single mission –how to help someone feel better, both physically and mentally.

“A client might want to feel more energetic, for example, to reduce their stress levels, lose weight or gain some muscle.

“This is something we take very seriously – because of social media we’re constantly exposed to images of others and can easily make unfavourable comparisons, which is more to do with a person’s mental health than their physical appearance.

“Of course, we can treat people if there is a medical problem or refer them to a specialist if necessary, but I’m a big proponent of preventative blood work to identify any deficiencies in the body.

“We have created a number of bespoke tests to address common complaints – tiredness for example. Our test will screen for certain conditions and 95% of time it’s likely to be one of those that is responsible.

“Another is iron deficiency – a person’s levels will be low three or four months before they develop anaemia but they may feel fine. If we identify that early then we can improve a person’s levels to head off any prob lems. My job is really to keep people out of hospital – to be their guardian angel. People can tell me what they want and we’ll give them advice on how to get there.”

Dr Shaan’s approach when it comes to aesthetic treatments is similar, following Royal Wharf Clinic’s tagline of “beauty carefully considered”.

Wharf of “beauty carefully considered”. from doing complex surgery contribservice

Wharf extensive range of options to improve of warts and verrucas, body hair, visible blood vessels and scars. It also offers msculpt eo treatments to help eliminate stubborn fat deposits. Go to royalwharfclinic.co.uk

“However, there are, of course, genuine deficiencies such as scarring, dry skin or areas damaged by acne that are causing misery and that we can get sorted. Then there are anti-ageing treatments. You can’t stop Father ime, but you can definitely slow him down. In addition to the medical services it offers, Royal Wharf linic boasts an extensive range of options to improve the appearance of or remove the likes of warts and verrucas, body hair, visible blood vessels and scars. It also offers msculpt eo treatments to help eliminate stubborn fat deposits. Go to royalwharfclinic.co.uk

Scan this code to nd out more about Royal Wharf Clinic’s services equipped with a variety of consultation and treatment rooms and is currently

To that end the clinic is fully equipped with a variety of consultation and treatment rooms and is currently constructing an on-site lab to bring wait times for test results down to a minimum.

“On the medical side, we do a lot of investigations that are primarily preventative, said r Shaan. “We offer blood tests, scans and consultations about nutrition and lifestyle – such as sleep, work and stress levels – and we try to pinpoint what a person’s goals are in life for their health and wellbeing.

“It’s not up to me to decide what will

“The background knowledge I have from doing complex surgery contributes to the level of service we are able to offer clients, he said. “Overall there’s an emphasis on a more natural look in the field of aesthetics now. For example, many people prefer skin boosters rather than changing the shape of the body.

Dr Shaan Mahmood brings medical expertise to the eld of aesthetics at his clinic in Royal Wharf’s Cunningham Avenue example, many people prefer skin boosters rather than changing the shape of the body. aesthetic treatments are deeply personal but they always stem from a perception that there’s a problem to be

“People’s reasons for seeking aesthetic treatments are deeply personal but they always stem from a perception that there’s a problem to be fixed.

“There are two types of aesthetic treatment – preventative, such as washing and moisturising, and reactive where we’re trying to correct something. We will never look at a client and thing. We will never look at a client and

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