Reviewed by Stan, Head of Hiring Department, TLNT.aeWho may inject botulinum toxin and fillers in a Dubai clinic, what a GP needs on top of a DHA licence, and what to check before you hire. Based on the DHA Standards for Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures.
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By the TLNT hiring team · Published 25 Oct 2026 · Updated 25 Oct 2026
From the DHA Standards for Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures (version 2, code DHA/HRS/HPSD/ST-05, effective 22 Aug 2022).
| Who | Botox and fillers | Extra requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist or consultant dermatologist / plastic surgeon | Yes, within granted privileges | DHA licence, BLS, malpractice insurance, privileges from the clinic |
| General practitioner (GP) | Yes, after training and mentorship, in accordance with the supervising dermatologist or plastic surgeon | 2 years clinical experience after graduation before training; recognised in-person training certificate; 1-year mentorship and a logbook; privileges from the clinic's privileging committee |
| Other specialists and consultants (e.g. gynecologist, ENT) | Only in body parts within their own specialty | Recognised in-person training certificate, privileges per the standard's Appendix 1, able to manage complications |
| Dentists | Only orthodontists, prosthodontists and maxillofacial surgeons | Recognised in-person training certificate, privileges per Appendix 1. General dentists may not do Botox or fillers |
| Registered nurses | Only the limited list in Appendix 1, prescribed by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon and per their written plan | Recognised in-person training certificate, privileges from the clinic |
Source: DHA Standards for Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures (PDF), sections 7, 8 and 9. DHA may publish newer versions; check dha.gov.ae.
Opening the facility itself is a separate process: see how to open a clinic in Dubai.
A good CV is not enough. Before an offer, ask for documents that match the table above.
TLNT helps Dubai clinics find and assess aesthetic doctors and injectors: we check the licence status, training and logbook against the DHA requirements and arrange a practical check on a model. You make the hiring decision and agree the terms directly; the doctor is employed directly by your clinic. The search takes about 2 weeks, with a free replacement within one month after the start.
Salaries: GP injector 22,000 - 35,000 AED a month, nurse injector 12,000 - 20,000 AED, per the TLNT Salary Index 2026.
Yes, under the DHA standard, if the GP has at least 2 years of clinical experience after graduation before training, a recognised in-person training certificate, a 1-year mentorship under a DHA-licensed dermatologist or plastic surgeon, and privileges granted by the clinic. The GP works in accordance with the supervising dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
No. The DHA standard says healthcare professionals must not use titles different from their DHA licence, such as Aesthetic Specialist, Cosmetologist or Anti-Aging Consultant.
At least 2 years of experience performing non-surgical cosmetic procedures before working in this field in Dubai, according to the DHA Standards for Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures.
At least one full-time or part-time DHA-licensed consultant or specialist dermatologist or plastic surgeon, with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience and at least 150 of the same procedures performed.
Only DHA-licensed orthodontists, prosthodontists and maxillofacial surgeons with a recognised training certificate and privileges. General dentists may not perform Botox and filler procedures.
We find and assess doctors against the DHA requirements. Search in about 2 weeks, free replacement within one month.
Message on WhatsAppReviewed by Stan, Head of Hiring Department, TLNT.aeCite as: TLNT.ae, "DHA licensing requirements for aesthetic doctors", 2026, https://tlnt.ae/en/guides/dha-licensing-requirements-aesthetic-doctors/. Prepared by TLNT.ae, a hiring consultancy working in the UAE since 2022.