Treatment category 01
Injectables
Prescription-only anti-wrinkle treatments (botulinum toxin), hyaluronic-acid filler (lip, cheek, jaw), and biostimulators. England does not yet have one national practitioner-licensing system covering this whole category; prescription, age, regulated-activity and local rules still apply.
- 01
Who will hold the needle — a doctor, dentist, nurse prescriber, or non-medical injector?
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What is their GMC, GDC or NMC number, and may I verify it before the appointment?
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Which exact product brand and batch will be used, and may I see the box at the appointment?
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Is the clinic CQC-registered, and which premises does the registration cover?
- 05
Is hyaluronidase (the antidote for vascular filler complications) kept on site, and who can administer it?
Treatment category 02
Medical dermatology
Diagnosis and management of skin conditions — eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, mole checks and skin-cancer screening — led by a consultant dermatologist rather than a cosmetic practitioner.
- 01
Is the dermatologist GMC-registered with a specialist register entry (e.g. dermatology), and may I verify it before booking?
- 02
Is this a medical consultation or a sales consultation for cosmetic add-ons?
- 03
If a mole or lesion needs a biopsy, is that done on site or referred elsewhere, and under which pathway (NHS or private)?
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Is the clinic CQC-registered for this activity, and which premises does the registration cover?
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What is the written follow-up plan if results need further action?
Treatment category 03
Skin treatments
Chemical peels, microneedling, mesotherapy, skin boosters, dermaplaning, and prescription skincare protocols. In England, CQC scope depends on the regulated activity, clinical purpose, provider and professional involved — not simply on a product being described as “medical-strength”.
- 01
What strength and active ingredient is in the peel or booster you would use on my skin?
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Is the treatment medical-grade — does it require a prescription, and who is the prescriber?
- 03
What is the written pre-treatment and aftercare protocol for my skin type?
- 04
What is the realistic downtime and how is hyperpigmentation risk managed for my Fitzpatrick type?
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What is your complications protocol if I burn, react, or scar?
Treatment category 04
Laser & energy devices
Laser hair removal, laser resurfacing (Fraxel, Halo, Moxi), pigment lasers (Q-switched, picosecond), and radiofrequency or HIFU devices (Morpheus8, Ultherapy).
- 01
Which exact device is used (manufacturer + model), and which wavelength is appropriate for my skin tone?
- 02
Who operates the device, and what is their published certification on this exact model?
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Have you patch-tested my skin and what was the documented response?
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How many sessions does my hair colour, hair density, or pigment depth typically need?
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What is your burn, hyperpigmentation, and paradoxical-hypertrichosis protocol?
Treatment category 05
Hair restoration
Hair transplant (FUE, FUT), PRP and exosome injections, low-level laser therapy, and prescription medical therapy (finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride).
- 01
Which named GMC-registered doctor will perform the surgical steps, which steps involve technicians, and what does that supervision look like in practice?
- 02
Which GMC-registered doctor carries clinical responsibility for graft survival and aesthetic outcome?
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How many grafts will be extracted, and what is the planned punch size?
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What is the written one-year and three-year follow-up plan, and what is included free of charge?
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What is your written necrosis, infection and scarring protocol?
Treatment category 06
Dental & smile treatments
Aesthetic dentistry: veneers (composite or porcelain), Invisalign and clear aligners, professional whitening, dental implants, smile design.
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What is the dentist's GDC number, and where do I verify it on the register?
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In England, is the practice CQC-registered, and which premises does the registration cover? Elsewhere in the UK, which national healthcare regulator applies?
- 03
Are veneers prepared or no-prep, and how much enamel will be removed irreversibly?
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Which laboratory makes the work, and is the technician GDC-registered?
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What is the written guarantee on veneers, crowns, or implants, and how is failure managed?
Treatment category 07
Cosmetic surgery
Plastic and cosmetic surgery: rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction, abdominoplasty, facelift. In England, regulated surgical activities must be provided by a CQC-registered provider at a location registered for the relevant activity; check the responsible doctor on the GMC register.
- 01
Which named surgeon will perform the operation, what is their GMC number, and are they on the Specialist Register for a relevant specialty such as Plastic Surgery?
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In England, is the surgical location CQC-registered, and which regulated activities are covered? Elsewhere in the UK, which national healthcare regulator covers the location?
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How many of this exact procedure does the surgeon perform per year, and where are their published audited outcomes?
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What anaesthetic will be used, and what is the anaesthetist’s GMC number?
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What is the written complications, revision, and aftercare policy?