UK Aesthetics Regulation 2025: What It Means for Clinics & Salons

Here’s a guide to what’s changing, what you need to do, and how Ovatu has tools to help you stay compliant without losing the trust of your clients.

What’s changing under the new laws

From now, it’s illegal to administer treatments like dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injectables to anyone under 18 for cosmetic purposes.

Only qualified prescribers (doctors, nurses, or other regulated healthcare professionals) are allowed to offer certain injectable treatments.

Remote prescribing for these treatments is being restricted; face-to-face consultations are becoming mandatory.

What You Need to Know

The aesthetics industry in the UK is facing new regulations designed to protect young people and raise professional standards. From now, it’s illegal to administer treatments like dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injectables to anyone under 18 for cosmetic purposes.

Why age checks matter

The new laws mean it’s no longer enough to simply ask a client’s age, you now need a clear, documented way of showing that their date of birth has been verified. This protects your business, keeps your team compliant, and reassures clients (and parents) that you’re committed to safe, responsible practice.

Failing to record age checks could put your licence, and your reputation at risk.

How Ovatu makes it simple

We’ve added an Age Verification option directly inside the customer profile on the Manager App:

• When editing a client’s details, you’ll now see a Verify button beside the "Date of Birth field".
• Tap it once you’ve sighted proof of age (such as ID).
• Ovatu will automatically record the verification.

This gives you an instant sight into who's been validated, no extra paperwork, no extra spreadsheets, and no stress.

More than compliance: building client trust

Clients want to feel confident that their salon or clinic puts safety first. By clearly showing that you follow regulations and record checks, you build trust and professionalism into every appointment.

Final thoughts Regulation changes can sometimes feel overwhelming, but with the right tools, compliance becomes part of the everyday flow.

Ovatu’s Age Verification feature is a small but powerful step to keep your business aligned with UK law, protect your reputation, and reassure your clients.