Before
After
Acne
Medical Acne Programme
6 sessions · 5 months · Fitzpatrick V
Website-approved consent · 2026-01-20
Aesthetic & Laser Medicine
Advanced aesthetics. Thoughtful care. Your Best Skin Era.
Sholema is a physician-led aesthetic and laser clinic with a particular expertise in melanin-rich skin and skin of colour. Our approach is thoughtful and personalised: we assess before we treat, enhance rather than overcorrect, and build treatment plans around your skin, your features and your long-term goals.
LagosPort HarcourtUyo
About Sholema
Your skin deserves more than a one-size-fits-all treatment.
Sholema Aesthetic and Laser Clinic was established to close the gap between what is possible in aesthetic medicine and what is actually offered to patients with deeply pigmented skin.
Founded in 2017 by Dr. Osigbeme Awudu, Sholema specializes in the latest aesthetic technology and techniques to find what makes you look and feel beautiful. Our clinics in Ikoyi, Ikeja, Port Harcourt and Uyo share one clinical standard, one set of protocols and one patient record system, so care remains consistent wherever you are seen.
We invest in devices proven safe for Fitzpatrick IV–VI skin and train continuously in their use. Just as importantly, we invest in the unglamorous parts of good care: consultation time, photography, reviews and honest conversations about what a treatment will and will not do.
The measure of good aesthetic medicine is not how different you look. It is that you look like yourself, rested and well.
Who We Are
Our focus is on you
When you visit Sholema Aesthetic and Laser Clinic, we are committed to providing personalized care to help you achieve your skincare goals and ensure you enjoy long lasting, easily managed results. As a team, we keep updated on best practices, pursue advanced training and remain on top of technological advancements so that we can keep our promise of giving you the best quality of care.
We know the importance of the blend of art and science in aesthetic medicine and have the perfect balance. Our patient-focused and empathic team is focused on enhancing the natural beauty of our patients, empowering them to always put their best face forward.
Our Vision
Redefine medical aesthetics for people of colour.
Our Mission
To maintain an atmosphere of excellent medical and aesthetic care while producing beautiful and natural skin results that improve people’s confidence and life. Our goal is to achieve timelessness and elegance over trends and artificial results.
Our Values
Beauty is more than skin-deep
“Our major interest is our patients’ health; both physical and mental. We are therefore more focused on your overall well being than just your physical appearance. At Sholema, beauty is more than skin-deep. We want you to look better, feel better, be healthier and radiate that confidence that can only come from within.”
Patients First
We respect confidential information entrusted by patients and protect their interests when performing procedures, within and outside the clinic.
Excellence
We constantly seek to deliver the best treatments possible by keeping up with current medical trends through continued training and education.
Confidentiality / Trust
We treat all patients with utmost respect and honesty. We are transparent and committed to doing what is best for our patients and our organization.
Integrity
The safety and overall health of our patients is paramount. We go above and beyond our clinical duty to ensure patient care across all our clinics.
Our Standards
What we hold ourselves to
01
Diagnosis before treatment
No procedure is booked without an assessment. If a treatment is wrong for your skin, we say so.
02
Built for melanin-rich skin
Devices, settings and protocols are chosen for Fitzpatrick IV–VI, with patch testing as standard.
03
Documented progress
Baseline photography, written plans and scheduled reviews at every stage of your programme.
04
Restraint over excess
We would rather review and add than overtreat. Your expression and your features stay yours.
Start Here
Shop by concern
Tell us what you see in the mirror and we will show you the treatments that address it.
Acne
Breakouts, congestion and the marks they leave behind.
Rosacea
Easy flushing, persistent redness and acne-like pustules.
Hyperpigmentation
Dark marks, melasma and uneven tone.
Uneven Skin Tone
Patchy colour and texture caused by overproduction of melanin.
Sun Damage
Photoaging: pigmentation, redness, broken capillaries and wrinkling.
Dull & Rough Texture
Buildup of dead skin cells leaving skin rough, tired and less radiant.
Scars
Acne scarring, surgical scars and stretch marks.
Keloids
Raised scars that grow beyond the original injury.
Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Expression lines and early signs of ageing.
Loss of Volume & Ageing
Hollowing, folds and flattening as facial fat and collagen decline.
Loose & Sagging Skin
Loss of firmness on the face and body.
Unwanted Hair & Shaving Bumps
Facial and body hair, ingrown hairs and razor bumps.
Hair Loss (Alopecia)
Thinning, receding edges and patchy loss on the scalp.
Skin Infections
Bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic skin and nail infections.
DPNs, Skin Tags & Benign Lesions
Benign raised lesions, common in deeper skin tones.
Not Sure Where to Start
Several concerns, or none you can name — start with a consultation.
Signature Care
Four disciplines, one clinical standard
Laser
Medical-grade laser for hair reduction, pigment and vascular concerns — calibrated for melanin-rich skin.
Skin
Facials, peels and resurfacing built around your skin barrier rather than a fixed menu.
Aesthetics
Injectables and regenerative treatments applied conservatively, so expression stays intact.
Body
Body contouring, skin tightening and medical procedures delivered under clinical supervision.
Why Sholema
Four things we refuse to compromise on
01
Medical Expertise
Every plan is written and supervised by a clinician, not a salesperson. Diagnosis comes before treatment.
02
Personalised Plans
No fixed menus. Your protocol is built around your skin type, history and how much downtime you can afford.
03
Advanced Technology
Devices and settings selected specifically for melanin-rich skin, with patch testing as standard.
04
Continuity of Care
Structured reviews, documented progress and the same team across the length of your programme.
Before & After
Results, documented honestly
Only cases with written website-approved consent are published here, with session counts and timeframes stated.
Before
After
Hyperpigmentation
Pigmentation Programme
4 sessions · 4 months · Fitzpatrick VI
Website-approved consent · 2026-02-04
Before
After
Unwanted Hair
Laser Hair Removal
8 sessions · 10 months · Fitzpatrick V
Website-approved consent · 2026-02-11
The Sholema Journey
Five steps, every patient
01
Consult
A full skin assessment, history and baseline photography.
02
Plan
A written, prioritised plan with realistic timelines and costs.
03
Treat
Procedures delivered by trained clinicians at your chosen clinic.
04
Review
Scheduled reviews to measure progress and adjust the protocol.
05
Maintain
A maintenance rhythm and homecare that protects your results.
Our Team
Clinicians who treat skin like medicine
Doctors, nurses and therapists trained in aesthetic and laser medicine, with specific experience in richly pigmented skin.
Meet the full teamPortrait
Dr. Osigbeme Awudu
Founder & Chief Medical Director
MBBS, BCAM, MDCN, GMC
Portrait
Temiloluwa Asugha
General Operations Manager
BSc Mass Communication (University of Lagos); MSc Public and International Affairs (University of Lagos); Lean Six Sigma Green Belt & Yellow Belt; Production and Cost Analysis & Estimation; Strategic Management and Business Analysis
Portrait
Faith Adeleke
Human Resources Manager
LL.B. (University of Ibadan), BL (Nigerian Law School, Abuja), Member, Nigerian Bar Association
Portrait
Osianor Emmanuel
Accountant
B.Sc. Physics Electronics, Certifications in Accounting and Financial Management
Patient Voices
Verified reviews only
Each review below is published with the patient's consent and carries a verification date.
"[Verified patient review placeholder] The consultation was unhurried and honest — I left with a plan rather than a sales pitch."
"[Verified patient review placeholder] Six sessions of laser hair removal and my skin was never irritated. They tested first and explained everything."
"[Verified patient review placeholder] My hyperpigmentation has faded gradually and it still looks like my own skin."
Locations
Four clinics across Nigeria
Book at the clinic closest to you — your records and plan travel with you.
Sholema Ikoyi
16 Raymond Njoku Street, Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria
9:00am – 6:00pm · +234 908 322 2286
Sholema Ikeja
33, Akin Osiyemi Street, Off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
9:00am – 6:00pm · +234 908 522 2286
Sholema Port Harcourt
61 Woji Road, Opposite Beverly Hills, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
9:00am – 6:00pm · +234 908 422 2286
Sholema Uyo
165 General Edet Akpan Avenue (beside Eni Stores), Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
9:00am – 6:00pm · +234 908 622 2286
Journal
Skincare education, without the myths
Clinical explanations of the concerns we treat most often.
Laser
Laser hair removal on deeper skin tones: what actually matters
Wavelength, cooling and operator judgement decide whether laser is safe on melanin-rich skin. Here is how we assess suitability.
6 min read
Skin Health
Why hyperpigmentation needs a plan, not a product
Dark marks are a symptom. Treating them without addressing the cause is why they keep coming back.
5 min read
Acne
Acne scarring: a realistic treatment timeline
Textural change takes months, not weeks. What to expect at three, six and twelve months of treatment.
7 min read
Begin
Start with a consultation. Everything else follows from there.
A full skin assessment, a written plan and honest timelines — in Ikoyi, Ikeja, Port Harcourt or Uyo.