Dermatologist Dr. Reem Nouman is not your typical dermatologist. In addition to redefining beauty through skincare, Dr. Nouman, the founder of the powerful aesthetic medicine clinic Sol The Clinic, is also questioning the norms around the ideal appearance of a doctor.
Bold in her thinking, graceful in her demeanor, and unabashedly fashionable, she has emerged as a unique combination of fashion icon and scientific authority.
“My personal style is different, unique, bold, yet elegant,” Dr. Nouman says. “It shows a part of my personality and mindset. When I dress up in style, I feel more confident, more ready to create and innovate. It’s empowering.”
REDEFINING THE WHITE COAT
Dr. Nouman’s fashion-forward presence once caused some people to take notice, as a medical professional’s attire is typically assumed to be modest. But instead of changing her expression, she refused to back down.
“At the beginning, people thought a doctor should look more classic. So when I dressed a little outside the box, I was dubbed the ‘blogger doctor,’” she reflects. “But over time, I became the doctor with the bonus of being a little fashionista. I insisted on the belief that a woman can show up in elegance and confidence, and still be taken seriously.”
Dr. Nouman is now a highly sought-after consultant, and her patients trust her intuition as well as her aesthetic vision. “They say, ‘She’ll decide when I meet her,’ even though they don’t know exactly what they want when they arrive at the clinic.” “My greatest accomplishment has been earning that kind of trust.”
FASHION MEETS AESTHETIC PHILOSOPHY
Like her approach to beauty, Dr. Nouman’s outfit is all about subtle force. “Heels are definitely my power piece. Additionally, I like wearing formal yet stylish avant-garde attire. They give me a sense of control.”
She believes that skincare, aesthetic medicine, and fashion naturally complement one another. Each of them enhances the other. “It’s a complete circle that starts with self-care and self-love,” she says. “You know how to dress better, how to take care of your skin, and how to show up for your life with confidence when you love yourself.”
Her aesthetic philosophy, “enhance, don’t mask”, is reflected in her fashion sense. She declares, “I adore the beauty of nature.” “I approach aesthetic medicine with subtle adjustments that celebrate what’s already there, just like I style a basic outfit with one eye-catching accessory.”
EMPOWERING PATIENTS
Dr. Nouman helps her patients stay grounded in a field that is dominated by filters and trends. According to her, “a lot of people come in wanting to look like someone they saw online or reverse aging.” “However, I always stress that you should be the best version of yourself, not a copy.”
She delves deeply into her patients’ motivations, emotional states, and objectives in order to accomplish that. “People are under a lot of pressure to fit in. But genuine beauty and confidence emerge after you emerge from that bubble.”
THE CHALLENGE
As a physician, entrepreneur, mother, and fashionista, Dr. Nouman is well-versed in the concept of balance. She acknowledges that balancing her roles as a business owner and a full-time doctor was really challenging. “However, I gained the ability to trust others, delegate, and make decisions with my patients’ best interests in mind.”
Time was only one aspect of the problem; perception was another. According to her, “there is an unwritten rule that successful doctors are mostly men.” “Being a mother makes it even more difficult to prove yourself.”
However, she proved herself, dispelling preconceptions in the process. “They claim that women are too sentimental to make wise choices fast,” she explains. “I’ve had to be tough without losing my feminine edge. And honestly? That emotional intelligence is often our superpower.”
STYLE AS A STATEMENT
Despite early criticism, one of Dr. Nouman’s most praised qualities now is her unreserved acceptance of fashion. “Everyone just wants to see her outfit,” people used to comment. At first, I was offended. Then it occurred to me: why not be both? In addition to being imaginative and scientific, I can also dress nicely.
Dr. Nouman provides steadfast support to the next generation of women who aspire to combine fashion, health, and aesthetics. “Make your own statement. Instead of being a follower, make trends. Beauty and art connect the domains of fashion, aesthetics, and medical. You have the gene for the others if you’re good at one. Nobody should be able to convince you otherwise.”
