What to know before starting a cosmetic clinic

Starting your own cosmetic clinic can be an exciting step, but clinical expertise is only one part of the equation. Building a safe, compliant and sustainable practice also means navigating regulations, understanding your professional responsibilities, establishing robust systems, and making informed business decisions from day one. In this first instalment of a two-part episode on The Aesthetic Shift podcast, HealthCert educator, nurse practitioner and clinic owner Kelly Beasy shares real-world insights drawn from her own experience of building an aesthetic practice from the ground up. Rather than focusing on treatments, this episode explores the foundations that support a successful clinic, including scope of practice, legislation, documentation, insurance, patient records, consent, and the operational considerations that are easy to overlook. Whether you're planning to start out providing aesthetic services, launch your first clinic, or simply exploring what's involved, this episode offers valuable perspective on the work that happens behind the scenes before the doors even open. Prefer a visual format? Watch this podcast here. Next steps in your learning journey 🎓 Short Courses in Aesthetic Medicine Explore single-topic CPD courses in focused areas of cosmetic medicine for GPs and nurses. Complete in less than 10 hours, from $195. ➡️ Browse Short Courses > 🎓 Certificate Courses in Aesthetic Medicine Dive deeper with our university-assured, structured Professional Diploma pathway to elevate your skills in primary care aesthetic medicine. ➡️  Explore Certificate program >  🎓 HealthCert 365 subscription Prefer flexible learning across many topics? Access 4,000+ CPD hours on-demand with HealthCert 365 — anytime, any topic, one flat annual fee. ➡️ Discover HealthCert 365 >