01The general principle
Islamic jurisprudence on aesthetic medicine generally permits non-permanent, non-essential improvements provided the materials used are halal (pure of pork, alcohol, and non-slaughtered animal sources) and the practitioner-patient interaction respects gender boundaries.
This guide is informational; final ruling rests with your imam or qualified scholar. We share what we know about every product we use and provide written documentation on request — the rest is between you and your faith.
02Generally permissible treatments
These treatments use synthetic, plant-derived, or bacterial-fermentation ingredients, and are widely accepted for Muslim patients:
- Botulinum toxin (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin) — bacterial-fermentation source, no animal product.
- HA filler (Juvéderm, Restylane, Saypha) — bacterial-fermentation hyaluronic acid; check carrier excipients.
- PDO / PCL threads — synthetic absorbable polymers; no animal collagen.
- Profhilo / Skinvive / Juvelook — synthetic HA-based skin boosters.
- Sculptra — poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), synthetic.
- HIFU devices (Ulthera, Ultraformer III) — energy-based, no consumable product.
- Thermage FLX — radio-frequency, no consumable product.
- Pico Laser — energy-based, no consumable product.
- Cool Crystal (cryolipolysis) — energy-based.
03What to always clarify in writing
Even when an injectable category is generally halal-friendly, individual products may include excipients that change the picture. Ask your physician for the manufacturer ingredient sheet before booking.
- Carrier solution — does it contain alcohol or porcine derivatives?
- Anaesthetic — does the topical/local anaesthetic contain animal-derived gelatin?
- Thread coating / suture material — pure synthetic vs. blended.
- Biostimulator source — for any unfamiliar brand, request documentation.
04What to typically avoid
Some materials are clearly not halal-compatible. We do not use these at Waleerat Clinic, but they exist in the market — be aware:
- Porcine-derived collagen threads (rare but exist).
- Animal-derived gelatin in older filler formulations.
- Any product the practitioner cannot or will not document in writing.
- Treatments that involve pork-derived growth factors (PRP from non-human sources, certain cell-derived biologic boosters).
05Female physicians, family rooms, prayer-time
Both Waleerat Clinic branches accommodate Muslim hospitality requirements. Tell us when you book and we'll arrange:
- Female physician on request — Dr. Waleerat, Dr. Arada, Dr. Nawarat available.
- Family-room consultation — your mahram (husband, father, brother) may sit in.
- Prayer-time flexibility — appointments scheduled across 5 daily prayers; 30-min buffer at our request.
- Quiet wudu-friendly washroom available before and after treatment.
- Halal-friendly refreshments — no alcohol-containing drinks served.
- Ekamai branch is on the Sukhumvit corridor with multiple halal restaurants within 5 minutes — Soi 38, Ekamai 12.
06Documentation we provide
Transparency matters. On request we provide:
- Manufacturer ingredient sheet for every injectable.
- Lot number and expiry of consumables (shown to you before injection).
- Country of origin and regulatory approval list (Thai FDA, US FDA, KFDA, CE).
- Halal-certification status of carrier excipients where available from the manufacturer.
- Written confirmation of zero alcohol, zero pork, zero non-slaughtered animal source on the consent form.
07Treatment during Ramadan
Most non-surgical aesthetic treatments do not break the fast (no oral intake, no nutrition delivered). However, we generally schedule outside Ramadan when possible because:
- Hydration is recommended for 24–48 h after filler / HA boosters — fasting reduces optimal recovery.
- Mild bruising is more visible when fatigue is higher.
- Some patients prefer not to receive injections while fasting for personal religious comfort even when scholars permit it.
- If you wish to schedule during Ramadan, we accommodate — appointments ~30 min before iftar are popular.