Secret Aesthetics

Secret Aesthetics, a physician-led non-surgical aesthetic clinic in Birmingham

Secret Aesthetics is a non-surgical aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology clinic located on a private floor of Harvey Nichols, in The Mailbox, Birmingham. The clinic presents itself as a consultant-led centre and notes that it offers complimentary parking at The Mailbox for its clients, as well as additional privacy facilities and concierge services available upon request.

It was founded by Dr Zoya and Dr Naqvi, described as industry experts and NHS doctors. According to the clinic's information, it has performed over 45,000 procedures to date and its activity covers cosmetic dermatology, non-surgical aesthetics and medical procedures.

Facial and body aesthetic treatments

The clinic's treatment catalogue includes anti-wrinkle treatments, dermal fillers, lip fillers, tear trough fillers, non-surgical rhinoplasty, profile balancing, IV vitamin drips, chemical peels, medical-grade prescription-only skincare, Dermapen microneedling, polynucleotides, LED light therapy, hair restoration, Sculptra, Ellanse, BBL, HALO, Pro-Fractional, radiofrequency microneedling, Aviclear, vascular lasers, laser hair removal and skin boosters such as Profhilo.

The clinic presents itself as a HydraFacial provider and treats dermatological conditions with advanced lasers and devices for conditions such as rosacea, acne, hyperpigmentation, melasma and facial and leg veins. It also performs skin lesion removal, chemical peels, microneedling and advanced treatments and prescriptions for acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, scarring and melasma.

For laser hair removal it uses combined Alexandrite and Nd:Yag laser technology, which the clinic states allows treatment of all skin types all year round. It also describes itself as the first and only provider in Birmingham and the Midlands of Endolift, a non-surgical face lift, and as one of the few UK centres specialising in fully ablative laser resurfacing.

Eye treatments and proprietary techniques

The clinic presents itself as a regional leader in non-surgical aesthetic eye treatments, such as tear trough fillers, and has developed a proprietary technique called 3-in-1 Eye Rejuvenation. Its eye treatments also include Endolift for face, neck and body, the latter aimed at fat reduction.

Medical leadership and specialisation

The clinic is led by Dr Naqvi and Dr Zoya. Dr Naqvi is a dual consultant in emergency and urgent care medicine and Dr Zoya is a leading figure in aesthetic medicine. The clinic states that together they have twenty years of combined experience in medical, surgical, anaesthetic and aesthetic training, and that they have an international and celebrity client base.

The cosmetic dermatology division is led by Dr Zoya, to whom the clinic credits bringing to Birmingham laser equipment and non-surgical devices such as Sciton JouleX, Aviclear, Cutera Excel, Secret RF, BBL, HALO, Pro-Fractional, Contour-TRL, Erbium:Yag and Laser Genesis. According to the clinic, Dr Zoya is the only doctor in the UK with subspecialty training in the United States under plastic surgeons in fully ablative laser resurfacing.

Both directors lead the clinic's research and development, follow advances in aesthetics and regularly conduct clinical trials. Dr Naqvi and Dr Zoya are members of the Galderma UK faculty; Dr Zoya is also part of the Sciton international faculty.

Customer care and complementary services

The clinic offers consultations to assess individual needs and create a personalised plan. It has an IV vitamin drip suite with 4D massage chairs, where clients can bring a companion while receiving personalised vitamin and mineral cocktails. In addition, the clinic states it is the only one in the UK to offer 24/7 access to a doctor from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and pre-hospital emergency medicine for aftercare, Dr Naqvi.

Awards and media presence

Secret Aesthetics presents itself as a clinic rated among the top three in Birmingham for eight consecutive years and as the winner of the award for best aesthetic clinic in the UK and best non-surgical result. Its recognitions include the 2024 Global 100 Top Clinics and Global Health Pharma's Leading Luxury Aesthetic Clinic award. Its doctors have appeared in media such as Glamour Magazine, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, The Tweakments Guide and The Aesthetics Journal, where they have shared their expertise and studies in aesthetic medicine and cosmetic and medical dermatology.

The clinic states that it is regulated by the CQC.

Location and contact

Harvey Nichols, The Mailbox, 65 Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RE · Phone: 0121 616 6023 · Email: info@secretaesthetics.co.uk · Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00-18:00. Friday and Saturday: 10:00-19:00.