Tariq Karim

Founder & Laser Director

Founder of Santi London, Tariq Karim leads our laser and regenerative programmes with over two decades in clinical aesthetics. His expertise spans energy-based skin rejuvenation, photobiomodulation, and advanced cosmeceutical formulation.

Areas of expertise

  • Laser & light technologies for non-surgical skin rejuvenation
  • LED technology as a photo-activator in Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
  • Cosmeceutical actives — with a focus on alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA)
  • Objective skin measurement: hydration instrumentation and methods to improve accuracy and reproducibility
Energy-based devices PDT & LED AHA protocols Instrumented skin metrics

Research & leadership

  • Doctoral Research Fellow (LSBU)
  • Heads Santi’s Laser Research Unit in collaboration with Prof Selvaggi and Prof Xiao
  • Frequently quoted in the press on the efficacy of collagen supplementation

Clinical interests

  • Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for acne — protocol optimisation and light-parameter selection
  • Laser & light combinations for pigmentation, texture and tone
  • Evidence-led peel protocols (AHA/combined acids) and barrier-supportive aftercare
Good to know: All device-based treatments at Santi are protocolled for energy, pulse structure and endpoint assessment. Skin is assessed holistically — including barrier status and tolerance — before any active intervention.

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