Dentist In Disguise: How Este Medical Kenya’S Co-Founder Allegedly Prescribed Medicines Outside Her Scope, Lied To Police, And Weaponised The Law Against A Foreign Patient
img_tag = ("One of Nairobi's most aggressive cosmetic surgery marketing companies is facing explosive allegations that its co-founder, a dentist, has been prescribing powerful medications far beyond her professional scope while allegedly lying to police to weaponize the law against a foreign patient who dared to complain.
A formal complaint lodged with the Consumers Federation of Kenya reveals that Dr. Fatma Rajab, co-founder of Este Medical Kenya, allegedly prescribed antibiotics, painkillers, and other medications typically reserved for medical doctors, not dentists. The complaint, filed by a foreign patient, claims Dr. Rajab misrepresented herself professionally and then used false police reports to retaliate when the patient raised concerns about her treatment.
For ordinary Kenyans scrolling through Instagram and Facebook, Este Medical's flashy before-and-after photos of Brazilian butt lifts and tummy tucks have become as common as M-Pesa notifications. The company has built its reputation on aggressive social media marketing, promising international-standard cosmetic procedures at prices that seem almost too good to be true. But behind the glamorous facade, serious questions are emerging about professional boundaries and patient safety.
The complaint alleges that Dr. Rajab, whose dental training should limit her to oral health procedures, stepped far outside her lane by prescribing medications and overseeing treatments that require medical doctor expertise. In Kenya, where patients often struggle to distinguish between different medical specializations, this alleged misrepresentation could put lives at risk. When you're paying hundreds of thousands of shillings for a procedure, you expect the person treating you to be properly qualified.
What makes this case particularly troubling for Kenyan consumers is the alleged pattern of retaliation. According to the complaint, when the foreign patient raised legitimate concerns about her treatment, Dr. Rajab allegedly filed false reports with police, turning a medical dispute into a criminal matter. This weaponizing of the law against patients who complain is a dangerous precedent that could silence other victims of medical malpractice.
The case highlights broader problems in Kenya's booming cosmetic surgery industry, where regulation struggles to keep pace with Instagram-fueled demand. Many Kenyans are taking loans, selling property, or dipping into their life savings to afford these procedures, often without fully understanding the qualifications of those wielding the scalpels.
As this complaint winds through official channels, the bigger question remains: how many other cosmetic surgery patients in Kenya might be receiving treatment from practitioners operating outside their professional scope, and what happens when patients try to speak up about substandard care?