Fizza Zahid is the CEO and founder of MedLaserClinic, a UK based clinic dedicated to providing high quality, affordable laser and aesthetic treatments for women. With a passion for accessibility and care, Fizza focuses on supporting women with conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis, ensuring they receive safe and effective treatments in a welcoming environment.
Committed to using the best devices and products, she combines expertise, empathy and integrity to set new standards within the beauty and aesthetics industry.
Winning the Beauty and Aesthetics Leader category at the Biz Women Awards 2025 marked a significant milestone in Fizza Zahid’s journey as a founder and leader within the aesthetics industry. In the interview below, she shares reflections on her journey, values, challenges and future ambitions.
What does winning this award represent for you at this moment in your journey
Winning this award at this moment means so much to me because it validates the choice I made to keep our clinic truly accessible. From the beginning, my goal was to offer high quality laser and aesthetic treatments at affordable prices, specifically for women like myself. Staying true to that vision hasn’t always been the easiest path, but this recognition reassures me that putting women first without compromising on care or integrity really does matter.
It represents validation of the journey so far, the long hours, the risks taken and the commitment to continually improving what I do. More than anything, it reassures me that the values I’ve stayed true to are making an impact. It’s not just a milestone, but a moment of reflection and motivation as I move into the next stage of growth.
What key experiences or decisions shaped the path that brought you to this point
What shaped this journey most were my own experiences as a woman and as a client. I understood first hand how difficult it can be to access aesthetic treatments that feel both high quality and genuinely affordable. Early on, I made a very conscious decision to build something I would personally trust and feel comfortable walking into. There were moments of uncertainty and pressure to change direction, but staying aligned with my values serving women like myself and keeping treatments accessible kept me going. Every challenge, lesson and small win along the way has led me to this moment.
What challenge has pushed you to grow the most and what did you learn from that experience
The challenge that pushed me to grow the most was committing to affordability while refusing to compromise on quality. In an industry where higher prices are often equated with better results, choosing to invest in the best devices and products while keeping treatments accessible was a defining test. It required careful decisions, resilience and a clear vision. Through that experience, I learned that true leadership is about setting standards not following trends proving that women can have access to the highest level of care without it being out of reach.
What milestone or breakthrough moment helped shape the direction of your career or business
A defining milestone for me was the moment I realised our clinic could grow without losing its purpose. Seeing women choose us not just for our prices, but for our standards, results and trust confirmed that accessibility and excellence can exist together. That breakthrough gave me the confidence to invest further in the best technology, strengthen our team and think bigger about growth while staying grounded in the reason I started. It shaped the direction of the business by proving that leading with values is not a limitation, but a strength.
How do you aim to create meaningful impact within your industry or community
I aim to create meaningful impact by making advanced laser and aesthetic treatments accessible to women who are often overlooked particularly those living with PCOS and endometriosis. These conditions can deeply affect confidence, comfort and quality of life yet support is often limited or out of reach. By investing in the best devices and products while keeping treatments affordable, I want to ensure these women have access to safe effective care in an environment where they feel understood and respected. On a wider level, I hope to help shift the industry toward greater awareness empathy and inclusivity proving that high standards and genuine care can go hand in hand.
What values guide the way you work and lead and how have they influenced your success
The values that guide the way I work and lead are integrity accessibility and empathy. I believe in doing things properly using the best devices and products being honest about results and never cutting corners. Accessibility has always been central to my decisions because high quality care should not be a luxury. Empathy shapes how I lead my team and serve our clients particularly women with conditions like PCOS and endometriosis who deserve to feel understood and supported. These values have influenced our success by building real trust long term relationships and a reputation people believe in not because of hype but because of consistency and care.
What do you believe has contributed most to your success in this award category
I believe our success comes from staying true to our purpose offering high quality effective treatments that are accessible to women especially those with PCOS and endometriosis while investing in the best devices and products. Combining care expertise and integrity is what sets us apart.
What insight or advice would you offer to women who want to grow lead and make their mark
My advice would be to trust your vision and stay true to your values. Growth and leadership are not about following trends they are about making decisions that align with your purpose even when it is challenging. Invest in yourself in the right tools and team and in creating spaces where people feel supported. Most importantly do not be afraid to lead with empathy and integrity those are the qualities that leave a lasting mark.
What future goals or ambitions are you excited to pursue after receiving this award
Receiving this award has reinforced my vision for the future. I am excited to expand our clinic with branches all over the UK so more women especially those with PCOS and endometriosis can access high quality affordable treatments. I also want to continue investing in the best devices and products grow our team of skilled professionals and set new standards in the industry for care accessibility and empathy. Ultimately my goal is to create a lasting impact by proving that excellence and inclusivity can go hand in hand.
