Bio

Dr. Bindu Sthalekar (MD, DVD, M.Sc (UK)) is a renowned celebrity Dermatologist, Cosmetologist & Trichologist practicing since the last 28 years in Mumbai. She graduated in Dermatology and Venereology from T. N. Medical College, Bombay University. She is the only one from Mumbai who has completed her M. Sc. (Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics) from the Anglia Ruskin University, UK. After graduating in Dermatology, she forayed into the world of Cosmetology & Anti-aging Medicine from various Centres of Excellence across the world- UK, USA & France.

Dr. Bindu Sthalekar is the Founder and Medical Director of "Skin Smart Solutions" having its 2 locations - in South Mumbai and Bandra. Through her years of practice, she has witnessed the birth of Cosmetology, seen it bloom and reach the level at which it is today in the Aesthetic industry. With her knowledge of Dermatology, she has been a pioneer of many Cosmetology procedures like Botox, Fillers, Lasers, PRP and has thus contributed to the gradual shift from invasive surgical treatments to excellent Non-Surgical options for enhancing beauty with great results. Her expertise lies in a comprehensive analysis of the facial and body proportions, giving results which are subtle and natural looking.

Dr. Bindu Sthalekar has been invited as a speaker at numerous National and International Conferences. She has been on the Advisory Board of some Companies to develop strategies towards improving patient treatment outcomes. She is a Faculty Member and Trainer with the Allergan Medical Institute, where she trains budding dermatologists on the latest techniques in the field of Aesthetics. She has been invited as a speaker on numerous public platforms ranging from television shows like Band Baja Baraat, USV's educational programs on ZOOM to Radio channels like Mid Day FM station. She is the skin & hair expert at Glamrs- A health and beauty portal. She has co-starred on health shows with Sanjeev Kapoor. She has written for many publications like Upper crust, Bombay Times, Cosmopolitan, Femina, Savvy, Times of India, Vogue, Cine Blitz and Afternoon.

Dr. Bindu Sthalekar has won many awards for her contribution in her field.
2002- Special Appreciation Award from the Giants group.
2017- Award for "Excellence in Business" from Stree Astitva group.
2017- "Transformational & Innovative Woman Skincare Leader of the Decade" by Pharma Leaders.
2018- "Indian of the Year- Cosmetic Dermatology" by the Indian Affairs Business Leaders.
She is an active Member/ Fellow of many Professional societies:
- The Indian Academy of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology
- Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
- European Academy of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology.
- World Society of Anti-aging.