Startup Cost Estimator

Real UK numbers for premises, kit, insurance and registration — adjusted for your setup, not a national average.

You'll need roughly£17,500–£22,500

Your Clinic Setup

Premises type

Home-based / mobileConverted spare room or mobile kit, no separate premisesRent-a-room / shared clinicRenting a treatment room inside an existing clinic or salonDedicated premisesYour own leased unit — reception, treatment rooms, signage

Location

Treatments offeredBotox & dermal fillers (injectables)Prescription-only medicines — CQC registration can apply depending on your setup (at least one treatment type must stay selected)Device treatments (laser, IPL, RF, HIFU)Adds equipment cost — buy outright or lease monthly

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Underestimating working capital: keep 3-6 months of overheads in reserve
Buying devices too early: most clinics start with injectables and add devices once revenue supports it
Assuming CQC never applies to you: requirements depend on your specific setup and regulated activities — check with CQC directly rather than assuming either way

You'll need roughly

£17,500–£22,500

to open your doors

Home-based / mobile (incl. equipment, insurance, stock, launch marketing)£17,500–£22,500

CQC registration applies to your setup?+£3,500–£7,000 (not in the total above)

Then budget

£975–£1,325

per month

Most clinics run separate tools for booking, payments, reminders and records — typically £85–£390/month combined. Aestheticc replaces all of it for £39/month.

You'll need roughly

£17,500–£22,500

to open your doors

Home-based / mobile (incl. equipment, insurance, stock, launch marketing)£17,500–£22,500

CQC registration applies to your setup?+£3,500–£7,000 (not in the total above)

Then budget

£975–£1,325

per month

Most clinics run separate tools for booking, payments, reminders and records — typically £85–£390/month combined. Aestheticc replaces all of it for £39/month.

How We Calculated This

These figures come from our own detailed UK aesthetic clinic startup costs guide, written by Dr. Shane McKeown and last reviewed March 2026. We show ranges, not single numbers, because your actual cost depends on decisions this estimator can't see — your negotiated rent, whether you buy or lease equipment, and how lean your launch marketing is. Treat this as a planning starting point, not a quote.

What This Doesn't Include

Training and qualifications are assumed already complete — add £3,000-12,000 if you still need courses. Multiple devices, staff salaries beyond yourself, and financing costs (loan interest, lease arrangement fees) aren't modelled here; see the full guide for those. CQC registration is NOT included in the total above — cosmetic Botox and dermal fillers alone don't require it in England, but other regulated activities might. If that applies to your setup, budget an extra £3,500-7,000; check with CQC directly if you're unsure.