Reference · updated quarterly · Checked 3 September 2026

UK aesthetics industry statistics, 2026

A citable reference, kept current, and sourced to the original research rather than to whoever quoted it first. Where a figure comes from outside the UK, it says so. Most of the large-sample work on this sector is global or China-market, not UK-specific, and the gap between those matters more than most citations admit.

85% of medical-aesthetics consumers plan to spend the same or more on procedures going forward, across a 5,000-consumer survey spanning ten markets.

Global, not UK-only. Source: BCG, "The Six Types of Medical Aesthetics Consumers", 2024

63% of GLP-1 patients seeking facial aesthetic treatment in one 174-provider survey had never used medical-aesthetics services before. A new patient segment, not existing patients switching treatments.

Multi-market. Source: McKinsey, "Here to stay: an attractive future for medical aesthetics"

England's non-surgical cosmetic procedures licensing scheme exists, in the government's own words, to raise practitioner competence, product and premises standards, and improve informed consumer choice. It is in consultation, not yet law.

England. Source: UK Government cosmetics licensing consultation

Since 1 June 2025, NMC guidance requires a face-to-face consultation before a first remote prescription for aesthetic treatments.

UK. Source: NMC

Scotland's Non-surgical Procedures Act introduces a licensing framework for non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Passed 18 March 2026; licensing required from 6 September 2027. Commencement dates for secondary legislation can move — check the current timeline before citing an in-force date.

Scotland. Source: Scottish Government

To cite this page: Appointbox, "UK aesthetics industry statistics, 2026", appointbox.com/statistics — checked date as shown. Corrections: [email protected].

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