How aesthetic medicine
is regulated in Singapore

Doctor registration and aesthetic guidelines

Every doctor practising in Singapore must be registered with the Singapore Medical Council, and the register can be searched publicly. Aesthetic procedures performed by doctors are governed by the SMC’s Guidelines on Aesthetic Practices for Doctors (2016 edition), which set out approved procedures, and require doctors without the relevant experience to obtain Certificates of Competence through SMC-accredited courses for certain procedures. Conditionally registered doctors may not practise aesthetic medicine.

Devices, products and clinics

The Health Sciences Authority regulates medical devices, including energy-based platforms and fillers, and therapeutic products such as botulinum toxin. Clinics providing outpatient medical services are licensed by the Ministry of Health under the Healthcare Services Act. When comparing options across countries, it is reasonable to ask which device or product is being used and whether it is registered where you are being treated.

Why this site shows no prices or testimonials

Singapore’s healthcare advertising rules and the SMC Ethical Code restrict promotions, discounts, packages, testimonials and before/after images, and superlatives such as “best” or “leading”. This practice also chooses not to publish fees; they are quoted in writing after assessment and why the site describes mechanisms rather than results. The how fees are quoted page explains the process.