Resources for Aesthetic Practitioners
Everything you need to start, run, and grow an aesthetic clinic in the UK. Written by Dr. Shane McKeown, former NHS doctor and founder of Aestheticc.
Client Retention Strategies for Aesthetic Clinics
How to keep aesthetic clients rebooking. Practical retention strategies for UK clinics — rebooking rates, loyalty programmes, aftercare follow-ups, treatment plans, and review generation.
18 March 2026
Reducing No-Shows in Your Aesthetic Clinic
Practical strategies to cut no-show rates in aesthetic clinics. UK-specific data, SMS reminder systems, deposit policies, rebooking workflows, and cancellation policy templates that actually work.
18 March 2026
How to Price Aesthetic Treatments Profitably
A practical pricing guide for UK aesthetic practitioners. Cost calculation methodology, margin targets, competitor benchmarking, pricing psychology, and why discounting usually backfires.
18 March 2026
Aesthetic Clinic Insurance: The Complete UK Guide
Every type of insurance UK aesthetic practitioners need — medical indemnity, public liability, employers' liability, product liability. Providers compared, costs broken down, and common gaps identified.
18 March 2026
Aesthetic Advertising Rules: ASA, CMA, and Social Media Compliance
Complete guide to advertising regulations for UK aesthetic clinics. ASA CAP Code, CMA guidelines, before-and-after photo rules, social media compliance, and common violations that trigger enforcement.
18 March 2026
CQC Registration for Aesthetic Clinics: Complete UK Guide
Step-by-step guide to CQC registration for aesthetic clinics in England. Requirements, costs, timelines, and common mistakes to avoid.
18 March 2026
Prescribing Regulations for Aesthetic Practitioners in the UK
Who can prescribe Botox and fillers? Complete guide to UK prescribing regulations for aesthetic practitioners — independent prescribing, PGDs, remote prescribing rules, and MHRA guidance.
18 March 2026
Record Keeping Requirements for Aesthetic Clinics in the UK
What to record, how long to keep it, and how to pass a CQC inspection. Complete guide to medical record keeping for UK aesthetic clinics, including GDPR compliance and digital vs paper systems.
18 March 2026
Writing a Business Plan for Your Aesthetic Clinic
A practical business plan framework for aesthetic clinics in the UK. Market analysis, financial projections, treatment menu planning, and growth strategy — built for practitioners, not MBA students.
18 March 2026
Finding and Setting Up Your Aesthetic Clinic Premises
Practical guide to choosing, leasing, and fitting out aesthetic clinic premises in the UK. Location strategy, CQC premises requirements, planning permission, fit-out costs, and lease negotiation.
18 March 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Start an Aesthetic Clinic in the UK?
Detailed breakdown of aesthetic clinic startup costs in the UK — premises, equipment, insurance, registration, marketing, and stock. Real numbers from £15K home-based to £150K+ high street.
18 March 2026