How do you choose the right beauty clinic? Checklist 2026

Wrong clinic = wrong result or, in the worst case, injury. Right clinic = safe, lawful and medically sound treatment. This guide is not about which treatment you should choose — it is about who should perform it.

15-point checklist

Licensing and supervision

1. Licensed staff (physician, nurse, dentist) — check Socialstyrelsen's HoSp register
2. IVO-registered clinic — a requirement for invasive treatments
3. Liability insurance — ask, and ask to see proof
4. GDPR handling — reputable clinics have a clear privacy policy

The clinic's standards

1. A separate treatment room, not "in the salon"
2. Sterile handling — gloves, new needles, disinfection
3. Emergency preparedness (adrenaline, hyaluronidase for fillers)
4. A proper consultation before treatment — not just talk about price

Information and transparency

1. Written consent (side effects, risks, expected results)
2. Product information — which brands, original product?
3. Clear pricing without high-pressure upselling ("sign today")
4. Follow-up included

Reputation and results

1. Reviews on several platforms (not just the clinic's own website)
2. Before/after photos (real patients, not stock photos)
3. Word of mouth — ask friends, search forums

Red flags — avoid if you see:

• ❌ "Offer today only" / pressured decisions
• ❌ Prices far below the market average (30–50% lower)
• ❌ No consultation — just "book now"
• ❌ The practitioner is not licensed or refuses to show proof
• ❌ Home addresses or "pop-up clinics" for invasive treatments
• ❌ Obscure filler brands you cannot google
• ❌ No answer to questions about side effects or risks

How to verify a clinic in 5 minutes

1. Socialstyrelsen's HoSp register — search for the practitioner's name
2. IVO.se — is the clinic registered for health and medical care?
3. Google, Trustpilot, Reco — read the negative reviews, not just the positive ones
4. Skönhetskollen — compare clinics in your city
5. Call and ask questions — a good clinic takes the time

Price is not the first criterion

Cheap filler treatment from someone unlicensed = can cost SEK 50,000 to repair with a plastic surgeon. Save where you can — but not on safety.