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How Clinics Are Selected
Clinics listed on The Aesthetic Standard are manually reviewed before being featured. Every clinic is assessed against the same criteria for practitioner credentials, clinical safety standards and patient care.
Statutory registration – the most important check:
Every practitioner performing advanced aesthetic treatments should hold current registration with their relevant statutory body. For doctor-led clinics we check General Medical Council (GMC) registration. For dentist-led clinics we check General Dental Council (GDC) registration. For nurse-led clinics we check Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration. These are mandatory, no practitioner should be performing advanced aesthetic treatments without current statutory registration.
Professional membership bodies:
We consider membership of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) for doctor and dentist-led clinics, and the British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses (BAMAN) for nurse-led clinics. These are the leading professional bodies for their respective disciplines in aesthetic medicine.
CQC registration:
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent government regulator of health and social care in England. CQC registration is not currently mandatory for cosmetic aesthetic clinics, but where a clinic voluntarily holds CQC registration this demonstrates an exceptionally high level of clinical governance, patient safety commitment and operational compliance.
Voluntary registers:
We also look for accreditation with Save Face, the UK’s only government-approved aesthetics register for doctors, nurses, dentists and pharmacists. We also consider the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP), a Professional Standards Authority (PSA)-accredited voluntary register covering all healthcare professionals practising aesthetics.
Patient and practitioner feedback:
Where possible, we speak directly with the lead practitioner about their approach to treatment, patient safety and clinical outcomes. We also speak with patients who have undergone treatments at listed clinics. Their experiences help us assess the real-world quality of care each clinic provides, beyond credentials alone. We also review independent patient feedback across Google, Trustpilot and RealSelf.
✓ GMC, GDC or NMC registered practitioners
✓ BCAM membership for doctor and dentist-led clinics
✓ BAMAN membership for nurse-led clinics
✓ Voluntary CQC registration where held
✓ JCCP or Save Face accredited where applicable
✓ Practitioner experience in the specific treatments featured
✓ Direct practitioner interview with our team
✓ Patient interviews where possible
✓ Patient feedback across independent platforms including Google, Trustpilot and RealSelf
For full details on our verification criteria, visit our Verified Clinic page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Aesthetic Standard?
The Aesthetic Standard is a curated directory connecting patients with the UK’s most trusted aesthetic clinics. We focus on advanced treatments including CO2 laser resurfacing, Polynucleotides, Sculptra, and Stem Cell Therapy.
How are clinics selected?
Every clinic on The Aesthetic Standard is manually reviewed before being listed. We check statutory registration: GMC for doctor-led clinics, GDC for dentist-led clinics or NMC for nurse-led clinics. We also consider professional membership of BCAM for doctor and dentist-led clinics or BAMAN for nurse-led clinics, voluntary CQC registration where held, and accreditation with Save Face or JCCP. We speak directly with the lead practitioner at every clinic, and where possible we also speak with patients who have undergone treatment there. For full details on how we verify clinics, visit our verification page.
What treatments are covered?
We currently cover CO2 Laser Resurfacing. Polynucleotides, Sculptra, and Stem Cell Therapy guides are coming soon.
How do I find clinics in my area?
Use our location pages to find clinics near you. We currently cover London, Manchester, and Birmingham, with more cities coming soon.
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