Dr Max Malik

Dr Max Malik is a UK-based Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in General Adult and Old Age Psychiatry, with additional expertise in Aesthetic Medicine. He is known for his integrative approach to mental healthcare, combining psychiatry, psychology and a deep understanding of how self-image, identity and appearance can influence psychological wellbeing.

Dr Malik is an international speaker on psychological well-being and mental health in aesthetic practice. His work focuses on patient safety, ethical decision-making and the psychological considerations involved in cosmetic and aesthetic treatments.

He is a Key Opinion Leader and National Trainer, where he provides specialist training in psychological assessment, ethics and patient safety to doctors, dentists and nurses working in aesthetic medicine.

Dr Malik has undertaken further specialist training in the assessment and management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), supporting accurate diagnosis and holistic care across adolescence and adulthood.

He has extensive clinical experience within the NHS across both General Adult and Old Age Psychiatry, giving him a broad understanding of mental health conditions across the lifespan, including neuropsychiatric and cognitive disorders.

Dr Malik has appeared in national media, including the BBC, where he has spoken about the mental health impact of social media, societal pressures and cosmetic culture, particularly among younger people.