Medical Aesthetics in Canada

Injectable treatments use prescription products, so they are given by or under the direction of regulated health professionals: physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and, in some provinces, pharmacists with additional authorization. The rules differ by province. Ask the clinic who will treat you, and look up that person on the public register of their provincial college.

A clinic is listed under Medical Aesthetics only when its own website names at least one regulated provider by name and credential, such as a registered nurse injector or a medical director. We check each website ourselves. Businesses that offer only hair, nails, lashes, tanning, waxing or spa treatments are not listed.

No. Provincial health plans do not cover cosmetic treatments, and extended health plans rarely do. Some treatments done for a medical reason, such as Botox for migraines or excessive sweating, may be covered in part, so ask your doctor and your insurer.

Ask who will do the treatment and what their credentials are, which product will be used, what the risks and aftercare are, how many sessions you may need, and the full cost. A good clinic answers these questions before you book a treatment.

Prices vary by clinic, by the product and the amount used, and by the area treated. Ask the clinic for a written price before your treatment. ClinicFinder does not list prices.

No. Most medical aesthetics clinics let you book a consultation directly.