Botox - New Regulations in 2025 for Aesthetic Injectables: What You Need to Know

Andy Griffin
May 23
3 min read

Updated: Aug 24

Lydia Griffin, owner of The London Road Clinic

Safe Botox in Newark: Face‑to‑Face Consultations Are Essential

The UK aesthetics industry is undergoing a critical shift. From 2025, following a landmark decision by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), new regulations for aesthetic injectables will ban nurses from prescribing botulinum toxin remotely—face-to-face consultations will be mandatory before treatment.

This move reinforces the importance of medical oversight and comes in response to increasing safety concerns. You can read more about this update on the British Beauty Council's website here. This aligns with broader regulatory reform aimed at improving patient safety and holding non-medical practitioners to stricter standards.

What’s changing:

Mandatory licensing for all providers of botulinum toxin and dermal fillers.
Providers must prove qualifications, complete accredited training, and hold suitable insurance.
Stricter advertising rules—no before-and-afters aimed at under-18s, and no misleading language.
Enhanced consent procedures and medical history checks will become standard practice.

Why This Matters for Botox New Regulations

Botox and dermal fillers are medical procedures that require precision and an understanding of facial anatomy. Here’s why the NMC’s ruling matters:

Better safety: In-person consultations help identify allergies, medical conditions, and risks.
Tailored results: Your practitioner can assess your features, expression, and skin type.
Trusted advice: You’ll receive honest, professional guidance about the best options for your goals.

At The London Road Clinic, this approach has always been part of our DNA. We don’t believe in shortcuts or online-only consultations — because your health and results are too important.

At the heart of these changes is the concern over the increasing number of non-medically trained individuals offering injectables. Treatments such as anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers carry clinical risks: infection, vascular occlusion, nerve damage, and permanent scarring if mishandled. When performed by someone without the medical understanding of facial anatomy, the risk of complications significantly increases.

Medical professionals—doctors, dentists, and nurses—bring an essential layer of safety. They are trained to manage complications and adhere to stringent hygiene standards.

Meet Dr Shahe Boghossian – Leading Medical Expertise

Dr Shahe Boghossian, Medical Lead at The London Road Clinic

Our weekly injectable clinics are led by Dr Shahe Boghossian, a highly regarded vascular surgeon with a remarkable medical background. His career includes:

Performing numerous liver transplants with unparalleled precision.
Expertise in male breast reduction surgery, a complex and highly specialised field.
Years of hands-on surgical and anatomical expertise that inform every injectable treatment he delivers.

With Dr Boghossian, you aren't just getting a practitioner — you’re getting an experienced surgeon who understands safety, anatomy, and natural results & who is a huge supporter of the Botox new regulations.

In contrast, non-medics are not accountable to a healthcare regulator and often operate without formal complaint pathways or medical indemnity cover. This can leave clients vulnerable if results are poor or if corrective treatment is needed.

The new legislation—welcomed by leading industry bodies like the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) and the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM)—aims to create a framework where only trained, insured, and licensed individuals can legally perform injectable procedures.

Why Choose The London Road Clinic for your Botox?

When it comes to injectables, not all providers are equal. At The London Road Clinic, we combine medical expertise with a personal touch. We’ll never over-treat, push unnecessary add-ons, or compromise on your safety.

If you’re ready to explore Botox or dermal fillers in Newark, book your consultation with Dr Shahe Boghossian. Click here to arrange your initial consultation or call 01636 680 767 to secure your appointment.