Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) for independent clinics providing regulated medical services
Prescribing Requirements:
Botulinum toxin classified as prescription-only medicine requiring prescriber involvement
Dermal fillers not prescription-only but subject to product safety standards
Scottish regulatory scrutiny increasing around aesthetic practice
Inspection Framework:
Healthcare Improvement Scotland inspects independent clinics against quality indicators including safety, governance, staffing and patient care standards
Insurance & Financing
Private Insurance Usage:
Minimal for cosmetic procedures
Predominantly self-funded treatments
Cosmetic Finance Availability:
Limited formal finance offerings at small clinic level
Treatments generally priced for pay-per-session affordability