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Save Face
Save Face is a UKbased accredited voluntary register that lists qualified medical aesthetic practitioners and clinics providing nonsurgical cosmetic treatments. It is recognised as a quality mark demonstrating adherence to rigorous standards of safety, professionalism and patient care within the aesthetic industry.Overview
Founded Year: 2013 (established in response to the Keogh Review of Cosmetic Interventions)
Founder: Save Face Limited
Purpose: To help patients find safe, qualified, ethical and medically regulated practitioners for nonsurgical cosmetic treatments and to raise professional standards in aesthetic practice across the UK.
Governing Body
Organisation Name: Save Face Limited
Company Status: Private limited company registered in England & Wales
Regulatory Status: Accredited voluntary register endorsed by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care, recognised by the UK Department of Health, NHS Choices and NHS England
Industry Standing: Widely regarded as the UKs leading, governmentapproved register for nonsurgical aesthetic practitioners, differentiating medically trained practitioners from unverified service providers
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply: Registered healthcare professionals eligible include doctors, dentists, nurses, midwives and prescribing pharmacists practising aesthetic medicine
Requirements:
Current registration with statutory regulatory bod...Appropriate indemnity insuranceEvidence of clinical training in relevant aestheti...Completed application and profile documentation su...
Restrictions:
Non‑medical practitioners, allied aesthetic therap...Only practitioners working within relevant medical...
Judging Criteria
Evaluation Factors:
Verification of statutory professional registrationAssessment of training certificates and clinical competenceInsurance validation and indemnity coverage checksPremises and protocol inspection, conducted via guided assessment by nurse assessors
Categories
Available Categories:
Individual practitioner accreditationClinic accreditationPublic searchable profiles listing types of treatments offered
Accreditation Requirements
Inspection Required: Yes includes a clinic assessment evaluating treatment setup, medicine management, lighting, consent and aftercare protocols
Documentation Required:
Professional registration PIN number for verificat...Training certificates for non‑surgical treatmentsValid indemnity insurance detailsClinic protocols, policies and consent forms
Compliance Standards:
Save Face Standards for Accreditation which includ...Adherence to current legislation, patient safety p...
Sources:
Verification Process
Public Register: Yes accredited practitioners and clinics are listed in a public searchable register on the Save Face website with details of services offered
Certificate Validation Method: Accreditation confirmation is represented via a Save Face kite mark and public profile listing that can be checked on the official register
Sources:
Renewal & Compliance
Renewal Frequency: Annual renewal cycle tied to maintaining accreditation, which includes updated documentation and compliance reviews
CPD Requirements:
- Members are encouraged to maintain ongoing professional development
- Save Face offers access to relevant CPDaligned certificates
Audit Process: Periodic internal audit by Save Face governance and Expert Advisory Board to ensure adherence to accreditation standards
Sources:
Benefits
Reputation: Accreditation enhances a practitioners or clinics credibility, highlighting commitment to safety and quality, and improving visibility to prospective patients
Patient Trust Impact: Patients can trust that accredited practitioners meet verified professional standards and operate in compliant, ethical practice environments
Patient Safety Impact
Mechanisms of Protection:
Accreditation confirms training, professionalism and indemnity coverageClinic assessments ensure safe environments and documentation of best practice protocolsPublic register helps patients identify safe, regulated practitioners
Limitations:
Registration is voluntary and not a statutory requirement for practice in the UKAccreditation does not replace licensing by statutory healthcare regulators
Comparison with Other Bodies
Comparable Entities:
Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP)Professional Standards Authority Accredited RegistersStatutory regulators such as the General Medical Council
Key Differences:
Save Face specifically accredits aesthetic practitioners and clinics with a public register, whereas the JCCP provides broader competency frameworks and statutory regulators govern professional licensureStatutory regulators enforce legal licensure; Save Face’s register is a quality assurance mark recognised by the PSA but not a legal licensing authority
Industry Recognition
Media Mentions:
Featured in health and aesthetics industry publications for advocacy of patient safety and accredited registersMentioned in debates around aesthetic regulation and consumer protection
Endorsements:
Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority since 2016 and recognised by NHS England frameworks
Credibility Signals:
Government‑approved accreditation statusRecognition by Department of Health and NHS information platformsLarge public usage with over 1 million visitors searching for accredited practitioners
Government Regulation Status
Statutory Backing: Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority, recognised by UK health departments but not a government licensing body
Regulated By: Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care
Legal Status: Operates as a voluntary accredited register under UK corporate and healthcare quality standards
