SUSTAINING YOUR SKIN An Expert Guide Dubai cosmetic dermatologist, Dr Julian Bachour of Elborno Clinic, discusses the best way to get optimum skin results and how to sustain them
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Talk us through your career. My journey began in 2007 when I earned a Bachelor of Science in biology and chemistry at the University of Balamand, and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in 2015 at the University of Balamand in Beirut, Lebanon. I then completed my internship in internal medicine, and residency in dermatology at Saint George Hospital University Medical Center, where I found I could merge my dedication to healing with my passion for healthy, beautiful skin. I graduated with a Master’s degree in dermatology speciality in 2019 after which I was engaged at Broomfield hospital located in Chelmsford, UK. I went on to complete my training in the UK where I received a postgraduate diploma in cosmetic medicine from South Wales University. I even received a certificate in Dermoscopy from HealthCert, Australia, that allowed me to be a well-trained dermatologist providing the most up to date dermatological care and cosmetic procedures. The training and education I gained made me ready to assemble my clinical ability and practice to give quality patient care and meet the future human services needs in the nation and district. I am focused on giving the highest quality of dermatologic care in an unmistakably expert, extensive, and caring way. I like to offer evidence-based and clinically proven treatments to my patients to deliver optimal results in medicine, beauty and overall health. What made you decide to go into the dermatology field? In short, I want to make people feel powerful, beautiful, capable and strong. It’s really hard to explain how the appearance of a human being plays a role in selfconsciousness and personality. Skin diseases such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema are associated with a significant impairment in the quality of the patient’s daily life. You cannot believe how many of my friends were ashamed, shy and lost self confidence in themselves due to acne problems. Again, non-invasive cosmetic procedures have a great efficacy in decreasing shyness and anxiety, betterment of interpersonal interactions and improving self-esteem, attractiveness and self-image. The second reason I chose dermatology is rooted in my personal life since my father is a dermatologist. I used to go sometimes with him to the clinic and I just loved it. If I’ve ever met you, I’ve studied every line, bump, and pigmentation of your face. It’s a rewarding field, and it’s inspiring to keep people’s skin healthy. When it comes to taking care of our skin, what are the biggest mistakes you see? There are many! But the number one is skipping cleansing your face. Even when you’re so tired and just want to go to sleep, make sure you remove your makeup. It can trap dirt and environmental pollutants inside the skin, and
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