Your face and body are precious, which is why we would urge anyone seeking aesthetics treatments to choose a doctor-led aesthetics clinic. Although you may be seeking a non-surgical cosmetic procedure, this doesn’t mean it’s non-medical; it is still essential to know that you are in a safe pair of hands.

Not all non-surgical cosmetic medical treatments are currently regulated in the UK, and many professionals feel that the guidelines and regulations don’t go far enough. As a result, there is a growing demand for clear legislation to protect patients and underpin the work of reputable cosmetic medical professionals.

Some individual treatments, such as hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), are regulated because they are defined as medical procedures, while certain medications – can only be prescribed by medical practitioners, including dentists, plastic surgeons, general surgeons, dermatologists, general practitioners, gynaecologists, ophthalmologists (eye specialists), cosmetic doctors and nurses. However, just because they must be prescribed by a medical professional doesn’t mean it has to be injected by them. Beauty therapists, beauticians and other non-medics offering injections may not have the necessary skills, training, qualifications or understanding of your facial structure. With this in mind, steer clear of Wrinkle reduction parties or clinics offering this at home.

Several of the leading cosmeceutical brands, including Medik8, are only available on prescription from suitably qualified medical professionals. In fact, Medik8 products can only be sold through an authorised reseller with a trained Medik8 consultant available at the point of purchase to answer your skincare concerns or product queries. This is to ensure that you are given the best advice for your individual needs.

There’s no doubt that choosing a doctor-led aesthetics clinic is the best way to protect your long-term health and wellbeing. We would even suggest that it isn’t enough to choose a clinic where the team have excellent qualifications – track record is important too.

A reputable aesthetics clinic will be able to talk to you about previous treatments and results, recommend options that are tailored to you, and give you a thorough explanation of why they are making specific recommendations. You should also be given realistic expectations for your treatment and told about potential side effects, as well as the benefits. The key is transparency and providing you with all the information you need to give informed consent.

A doctor-led aesthetics clinic should also have the appropriate medical indemnity insurance to carry out wrinkle reduction and other treatments. However, do make sure to ask rather than assuming that the right insurance is in place.

When you choose a doctor-led aesthetics clinic, you have the reassurance of knowing that the doctor must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) in order to be able to practice in the UK. Ask for your doctor’s GMC number to check their registration.

Here at Aesthetics Lab, an aesthetics clinic in North London, all of our cosmetic medical procedures are carried out by an experienced doctor, whose expertise you can trust.

If you’re looking for a doctor-led aesthetics clinic simply fill out our contact form or call us.