Dr Marwa Ali is London’s aesthetic queen, the woman rewriting the rules of beauty, glow and confidence for everyone who walks through the Harrods clinic doors. From pioneering the UK’s first RedTouch laser for skin to transforming with Exomind treatments, she does not just enhance your look, she transforms your life. Every treatment and every consultation is infused with her trademark mix of science, empathy and unapologetic star power.

Raised in a tight knit London family with three brothers, Dr Marwa learned toughness, curiosity and compassion early, qualities that make her as fierce as she is brilliant. She works with clients from across the globe, every skin tone, every story, delivering results that are natural, lasting and downright addictive. Glamorous, fearless, ethical, and utterly unmissable, Dr Marwa Ali is London’s most powerful beauty force and the ultimate glow maker.

Kaniz: Talk to us about your background

Dr Marwa: I grew up in London in a very tight knit family and everyone still lives around the corner. I have three brothers as well, so I had to learn a kind of toughness from the start, which has definitely informed much of what I do now. From early on, my life was filled with curiosity but also care, education mattered, discipline mattered and family. Medicine was always in the background of my household, but I was just as fascinated by the human side of things, why we hurt, why we heal, how we move through the world. That mixture of science and people watching is probably why I practice the way I do now with empathy, and a real respect and interest for what makes each person who they are.

Kaniz: What inspired you to enter the world of aesthetics

Dr Marwa: I was inspired to enter aesthetics because I wanted to help people, especially women, feel like themselves again. This is not a pigeonholed field about vanity or looking young, it is about power and strength. Aesthetic medicine lets me combine science with emotional care, and when someone feels at home in their own skin and with themselves, it changes how they move through the world, how they carry themselves, even how they see themselves. There is really no way to measure that feeling, but it is profoundly moving to be part of.

Kaniz: What aspect of aesthetics do you love the most

Dr Marwa: What I love most about aesthetics is working with people every day. It is often misunderstood as just making someone look perfect or superficial, but for me it is really about helping people feel good in the world, to live and be themselves as best they can. My work is not about changing who they are, it is about helping them show up as themselves, fully supported, confident, and present. There is a quiet kind of power in that.

Kaniz: You are also a mental health advocate. How did that come about

Dr Marwa: Through my patients and my own experiences. I see daily how stress, anxiety, and emotional burnout show up physically. Advocating for mental health felt like a natural extension of caring for the whole person, not just their appearance.

Kaniz: What do you think makes you stand out from other practitioners

Dr Marwa: What makes me stand out is that my approach is deeply personalised and conservative. I prioritise longevity, balance, and regeneration over trends. I work with patients from all over the world, with all kinds of ethnicities and skin tones. I take the time to really understand the person behind the treatment, their lifestyle, stress levels, and goals, and help each individual feel like the best version of themselves.

Kaniz: You are based in Harrods Knightsbridge. How did that come about

Dr Marwa: It was a natural alignment. Harrods represents excellence, discretion, and quality, values that mirror how I practise. It allows me to deliver care in an environment that feels considered and refined.

Kaniz: What has been your most challenging patient case to date

Dr Marwa: The most challenging cases are always the ones where emotional distress is closely tied to physical appearance. They take patience, honesty, and sometimes the hardest part, saying no. Those moments are really heartbreaking, but they remind me why ethical practice is so crucial.

Kaniz: What are your favourite treatments and why

Dr Marwa: I love regenerative treatments that work with the body rather than change it, they give results that feel natural and lasting. Lately, I have been obsessed with the new RedTouch laser at my clinic. It is the first of its kind in the UK and it is all about collagen banking, building reserves now so your skin can draw on them later. The treatment is effortless, no pain, no numbing, just a gentle warmth across your face, and afterwards my skin feels awake, firm, calm, and strong. Over the weeks, pores look smaller, texture smoother, tone even, it feels like my skin has remembered what it is supposed to do.

I also love the LDM Korean Glass Skin facial for poreless, flawless skin. And finally Exomind for mind wellness and longevity.

Kaniz: How do you maintain your physical and emotional wellbeing

Dr Marwa: I prioritise sleep, movement, and nervous system regulation. I practise what I recommend to patients, balance is non negotiable. A few daily rituals I love and recommend include matcha every day. I make Juji Matcha at home and it is a little ritual I really enjoy, away from my phone. I usually follow the matcha with meditation. I call it my phone diet and I think it is the best way to start the day. Walking and staying active whenever I can, reading about art, viewing it, and collecting it, art really fills up my mind and spirit.

Lately, what has helped me the most is a new treatment at the clinic, Exomind. I first discovered it at a conference, tried it myself, and now I cannot recommend it enough. It has shifted my focus, energy, sleep, my responses to daily stress, and even my skin, its quality, strength, and glow have all improved. When your nervous system is calm, your whole system responds, your skin, your energy, your sense of alignment.

Kaniz: How do you balance home life and work life

Dr Marwa: I balance home life and work life by setting boundaries and protecting time for rest. I put myself first when I need to, which I know can be difficult, especially for women, but it is essential for self preservation.

Kaniz: If you were not in aesthetics, what would you be

Dr Marwa: An artist. What else.

Kaniz: Best advice for someone starting in aesthetics

Dr Marwa: Take your time, stay ethical, and do not chase trends. Ignore the noise, and focus on establishing real trust and confidence with each person you work with. Be consistent. Show up every day and eventually everything will fall into place.

Kaniz: Three favourite skincare products

Dr Marwa: Obagi Medical 20% Vitamin C Serum, SAAF Golden Dew Oil Drops, Merit Uniform SPF50.

Kaniz: What is your favourite perfume

Dr Marwa: I like to layer perfumes and create a signature scent. Thomas Kosmala No. 4, Chanel Chance, and Amouage Existence.