Describing himself as an ‘innate nerd’, Libyan-born Dr Ahmed El Muntasar arrived at St Andrews University in Scotland at just 16 – which at the time made him the youngest ever medical student on record there and the only Arabic International doctor on his course. Completing his BSC in medical sciences before moving to Manchester where he gained his medical degree, he then travelled south to London’s UCL where he ticked off his ‘medical leadership’ masters. His intrinsic desire for continued learning hasn’t waned and by the time he opened his first aesthetics clinic in 2018 aged just 26, he’d completed twelve courses in aesthetics as opposed to just the one current requirement to practice. Initially set on being a plastic surgeon, it was only after working in this field that he decided he didn’t like the expectations that came with the procedures. Following whisperings of ‘aesthetics’ he finally found his medical niche. “Aesthetics wasn’t mentioned in med school or education. Plastics fixated on an issue and there’s lots of consultations and back and forth and there can be numerous procedures. With Injectables you get instant results. A SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATION Still practising as a GP, Dr Ahmed worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic on the frontline in Covid wards and sees patients 3 days a week. A social media sensation! Dr Ahmed (aka @theaestheicsdoctor) has recently hit 1 million followers, is blue tick approved and has an army of fans and loyal customers that trust him for his expert advice and non-negotiable patient care values. Not only does he have three clinics across the UK in London, Leeds and Cheshire (making him a go-to for regional clients), he’s also struck a chord with the LGBTQ+ communities and people of colour. “I’m full of personality and opinions that may go against the traditional and stereotypical image of a doctor. However, despite being flamboyant, I’m still educational. I’ve always struggled with being