It’s been an exciting year at The Academy Clinic, with two London clinics and our brand-new Manchester clinic. 2025 has been all about growth, innovation, and continuing to raise standards in medical aesthetics. We’re taking a moment to reflect and look ahead at what’s next for skin, treatments, and patient care.
With an average of 1,000 patients visiting our clinics every month, it’s safe to say that our community has never been stronger, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Reflecting on 2025: What’s New at The Academy Clinic
In 2025, we continued to refine our treatment menu to reflect what patients really want: effective, results-driven treatments that support long-term skin health.
New Treatments Introduced This Year
We introduced two exciting additions that quickly became favourites:
- Hydrafacial Dermabuilder Add-On
This powerful upgrade helps smooth fine lines, improve elasticity, and restore volume, making Hydrafacial treatments even more results-focused.
- Hydrafacial Dermabuilder Add-On
- Dermaplaning
A gentle yet effective treatment that removes dead skin cells and peach fuzz, leaving skin instantly smoother, brighter, and better able to absorb skincare. This treatment is commonly combined with a Hydrafacial.
- Dermaplaning
- HydraLip Renewal Treatment
The ultimate hydration boost for your lips, designed to smooth, soften, and refresh without adding volume. Using advanced hyaluronic acid skin boosters, this treatment deeply hydrates while helping to reduce fine lines and dryness, making it ideal for concerns such as smoker’s lines, deep lip creases, and smile lines around the mouth.
- HydraLip Renewal Treatment
Now Available in Manchester
Our new Manchester clinic marks an exciting chapter for The Academy Clinic. Expanding beyond London allows us to bring our medical-led approach, high safety standards, and affordable treatment model to even more patients.
Whether you’re visiting us in London or Manchester, you can expect the same commitment to quality, professionalism, and personalised care that our patients know and love.
Skincare Favourites: What Our Patients Loved Most
Skincare continues to be the foundation of great results, and 2025 showed a clear shift toward products that protect, strengthen, and support the skin barrier.
Our Top 3 Skincare Products of the Year
- Hydra B3 Essence – loved for boosting hydration and strengthening the skin barrier. This product is great for sensitive and dehydrated skin.
- Sun Secure Fluide SPF 50 – a lightweight essential for everyday UV protection, even during the winter months.
- Skin Tech Blending Bleaching Cream – a trusted option for addressing pigmentation concerns, containing a complex of antityrosinases and antioxidants.
And for the first time at our Manchester clinic, we’re now offering Medik8 and SVR products in-clinic. This is a huge milestone, giving our Manchester patients access to clinically proven skincare brands known for advanced formulations, effective active ingredients, and long-term skin health support; all under professional guidance from our skin practitioners.
Treatment Pricing: Introducing the Diamond Tier
Our tiered treatment system (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, and Demo) allows you to take control of your experience in the most personalised way.
Our newest tier, Diamond, is our most flexible option yet. It’s perfect for patients who want to see the same practitioner at every visit, ensuring continuity and a long-term relationship with someone who truly understands your skin. You can even get to know your Diamond practitioner on Instagram before you book by following @theacademyclinic.
Skin and Aesthetic Treatment Predictions for 2026
Looking ahead, our practitioners are seeing clear shifts in patient priorities, and 2026 is shaping up to be all about natural enhancements and well-rounded treatment plans.
Vrisha, Skin Practitioner (London):
“In 2026, I predict a strong shift towards long-term treatment plans that prioritise overall skin health and resilience. Patients will increasingly look for structured journeys that use treatments such as chemical peels, microneedling and Hydrafacial to build gradual, lasting improvements rather than seeking instant results. There will be a growing preference for subtle, natural enhancements that refine tone, texture and hydration. Simple but consistent skincare routines will play an important role in maintaining these results and supporting healthier, more resilient skin over time.”
Dr Jaymi, Practitioner (Manchester):
“My predictions for aesthetic treatments in 2026 include a continued and increasing emphasis on skin rejuvenation, both through injectable and non-injectable modalities. The future of treatment plans will likely involve the strategic use of wrinkle-reducing injectables alongside complementary treatments such as skin boosters, biostimulator injectables and polynucleotides, as well as advanced device-based therapies, such as lasers. I also anticipate a growing demand for more natural-looking outcomes with dermal fillers — subtle tweaks to refresh the appearance.”
Medical Expertise Matters in 2025 and Beyond
Did you know that aesthetics is still not as safe as it could be, with some practitioners injecting without a medical background?
In August 2025, the UK government released a statement reiterating key positions from the 2023 proposals to improve patient safety and regulate the aesthetics industry in England. These proposals highlight the need for tighter regulation, clearer standards, and greater accountability across the industry.
At The Academy Clinic, aesthetic treatments are carried out by medical professionals, ensuring you’re only ever injected by someone with a vast level of experience in the medical field. This commitment to safety, ethics, and clinical excellence is what sets us apart.
What also makes us unique is our partnership with Harley Academy, the UK’s leading postgraduate provider for aesthetic medicine, which allows us to combine education, and real-world clinical practice. This means safe, affordable aesthetics is not only achievable — it’s accessible.
And it’s exactly why we expanded to Manchester.
From the Team at The Academy Clinic
As we reflect on another incredible year, we want to thank all of our patients for your trust, loyalty, and support. It’s been wonderful to see so many of you share your experiences, from kind words to our influx of amazing Google reviews. If you haven’t left one yet, we’d love to hear from you. We’re excited to continue this journey with you in 2026!
Ready to Book Your Appointment?
If you’re interested in booking an appointment with one of our expert practitioners, simply book online today. Whether you visit us in London or Manchester, we’re here to support your skin journey every step of the way.
