Dr Leah Clinics and Skincare

What Dr Leah Clinics and Skincare does

Dr Leah Clinics and Skincare is a UK-based, doctor-led non-surgical aesthetic medicine clinic group operating three physical locations across London and Essex (Baker Street in Marylebone, Moorgate in the City of London, and Loughton in Essex), founded in 2013 by Dr Leah Totton following her BBC The Apprentice 2013 victory, with Lord Alan Sugar as business partner. The clinic delivers more than 50 non-surgical cosmetic treatments across five categories: face and neck (anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, thread lifts, Morpheus8, Ultherapy, PRP, polynucleotides, Profhilo, Quantum RF, Emface), skin (facials, lasers, chemical peels, microneedling, Obagi products), body (laser hair removal, EmSculpt Neo, Lanluma, fat freezing, 3D Lipo, Aqualyx), dermatology (mole, cyst, wart, skin tag removal, cryotherapy), and wellness (IV vitamin drips, NAD+ infusion).

The technology stack is built around advanced energy-based aesthetic devices — EmSculpt Neo (first RF+HIFEM+ combination device), Morpheus8 (RF microneedling), Quantum RF (RF-assisted skin tightening also marketed as FaceTite/NeckTite/JawTite), and 3D Ultimate Pro (combined RF/vacuum/shockwave) — alongside injectables, thread lift systems (Silhouette Soft, PDO, MINT PDO, Aptos), and Obagi medical-grade skincare. All injectable procedures are performed by GMC-registered cosmetic doctors with Level 7 training, while advanced aesthetic therapists deliver laser, skin, and adjunct treatments. Operations are supported by the Pabau online booking and practice management platform, and the business sells Obagi and Dr Leah-branded skincare through a separate e-commerce storefront at drleahskincare.co.uk.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, generating revenue primarily through per-treatment and multi-session course pricing ranging from approximately £50 to over £6,000, with deposits required to secure bookings and a 48-hour cancellation policy. 0% finance plans over 6 months are available through Cherry Godfrey for treatments exceeding £1,800, broadening access to higher-value procedures. Customers are predominantly adult women aged 20s-60s seeking non-surgical facial rejuvenation, skin treatments, and body contouring, with a smaller male clientele for body contouring and hyperhidrosis; marketing is driven by organic SEO, Instagram, earned media coverage of Dr Leah Totton's profile, awards-based credibility, and word-of-mouth referrals. The company holds CQC 'Good' ratings across all sites and BCAM accreditation.

Name

Dr Leah Clinics and Skincare

Legal name

Dr Leah Ltd

Website

https://drleah.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dr Leah Clinics and Skincare is a UK doctor-led non-surgical aesthetic medicine clinic group operating three London and Essex locations, founded in 2013, delivering 50+ cosmetic treatments including injectables, thread lifts, body contouring, and skincare to adult consumer patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aesthetic Medicine

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211), Other Personal Care Services (81219)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF), Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF), Body Scrubs & Exfoliation Treatments (HSALAFAE)

Keywords

• Non-surgical aesthetics
• Cosmetic injectables
• Aesthetic medicine
• Skin rejuvenation
• Body contouring

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aesthetic Treatment Procedures: Primary revenue driver. The clinic offers over 50 non-surgical cosmetic treatments across face/neck, skin, body, wellness, and dermatology categories. Treatments are priced individually (per session or course) ranging from approximately £50 to £6000+. Treatment courses (multi-session packages) are offered for most procedures. Revenue is generated per treatment visit, with deposits required to secure bookings.
2. Finance Plans via Cherry Godfrey: Payment plans offered for treatments totalling £1800 or more, repaid over 6 months at 0% interest. This enables higher-priced treatments (thread lifts, Morpheus8, EmSculpt Neo, Lanluma, Ultherapy) to be accessible to a broader customer base through instalment payments.
3. Skincare Products (Dr Leah Skincare Shop): Separate e-commerce storefront at drleahskincare.co.uk sells Obagi medical skincare products and Dr Leah-branded skincare items. Customers can purchase directly online for home use, including Obagi Nu Derm, Obagi Clenziderm, and other medical-grade skincare.
4. Consultation Fees: Charges for initial consultations ranging from free to £150 depending on the type of consultation and practitioner. Non-refundable deposits are taken to secure bookings for treatments. Some deposits (e.g., £500 for Ultherapy, Thread Lift, Morpheus8) are credited against treatment cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dr Leah Clinics and Skincare operates a doctor-led aesthetic medicine clinic chain delivering over 50 non-surgical cosmetic treatments across three UK locations (Baker Street, Moorgate, Loughton Essex). The company provides injectables, thread lifts, energy-based body contouring, skin rejuvenation, dermatology procedures, and wellness IV infusions, plus an e-commerce storefront selling medical-grade Obagi skincare products.

Product overview

Dr Leah Clinics and Skincare is a service-based aesthetic medicine company offering a comprehensive portfolio of non-surgical cosmetic treatments across three UK clinic locations (Moorgate, Baker Street, and Loughton Essex). The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The product portfolio includes Face & Neck Treatments (anti-wrinkle injections, thread lifts, dermal fillers, Morpheus8, Ultherapy, PRP, polynucleotides, Profhilo, Emface, Quantum RF), Body Treatments (fat reduction via Aqualyx, fat freezing, 3D lipo cavitation, EmSculpt Neo, Lanluma bum lift, laser hair removal, cellulitis reduction), Skin Treatments (facials, laser treatments, chemical peels, microneedling, OBAGI skincare products), Dermatology (mole/cyst/wart/skin tag removal, cryotherapy), and Wellness (IV vitamin drips, NAD+ infusion therapy). All treatments are delivered in-person at clinic locations with no digital or software product component.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anti-Wrinkle Injections Injectable treatment that temporarily relaxes muscles to reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles on the face and neck, plus specialised use cases such as teeth grinding/masseter, hyperhidrosis, trapezius slimming, and Nefertiti neck lift. Priced per area, with three practitioner tiers (Essex, London, Dr Leah).
• Dermal Filler Treatments Injectable fillers for facial volume restoration across multiple areas including cheek, lip, jawline, tear trough, temple, non-surgical nose reshaping, and full liquid facelift combinations. Includes collagen stimulators Sculptra, Ellansé, and HArmonyCa.
• Morpheus8 Fractional RF Microneedling Radiofrequency microneedling treatment that stimulates collagen production for skin tightening and rejuvenation. Offered for face, neck, eye area, and body, both standalone and combined with exosomes. Courses of 3 or 6 sessions priced from £1,450 to £4,700.
• Ultherapy Face and Neck Lift Ultrasound-based non-surgical treatment for lifting and tightening face and neck skin using focused ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen deep within the skin. Available for full face & neck, ¾ face & neck, full face, neck, eyes/brow lift, chin, and décolletage.
• Quantum RF Skin Tightening (FaceTite/NeckTite/JawTite) Radiofrequency-assisted skin tightening treatment delivering controlled RF energy into deeper tissue layers, causing immediate tissue contraction and stimulating long-term collagen and elastin production. Used for non-surgical neck lift, jawline contouring, and facial skin firming with minimal incisions and no visible scarring.
• Emface Face Treatment Non-invasive facial treatment using synchronized radiofrequency and HIFEM (high-intensity focused electromagnetic) technology for simultaneous skin tightening and muscle toning. A needle-free alternative to injectables for facial lifting and rejuvenation.
• Profhilo Skin Booster Hyaluronic acid skin booster that hydrates skin and stimulates collagen and elastin production. Priced per syringe (from £450), with 2-syringe and 4-syringe courses available, plus a Baby Glow 3ml option (£550).
• Polynucleotides Treatment Injectable DNA/RNA fragments that stimulate collagen and elastin production for improved skin texture and reduction of fine lines. Offered for eye area (2–3 syringes from £850–£1,200) and full face (6–8 syringes from £2,250–£2,800), with top-ups from £475.
• PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Treatment Injectable treatment using the patient's own platelets to stimulate collagen production and skin rejuvenation. Also offered as a dedicated PRP Hair Treatment protocol for hair restoration.
• Exosomes Treatment Advanced regenerative treatment using exosomes to promote cellular regeneration and skin rejuvenation. Available standalone or combined with Morpheus8 (from £2,700).
• Aqualyx Fat Dissolving Injection Injectable solution that liquefies and permanently eliminates fat cells through the lymphatic system. Targets small pockets of stubborn fat such as double chin, jowls, arms, stomach, and thighs. Priced at £500 per session (2–3 sessions recommended), with multi-vial body packages also available.
• 3D Lipo Inch Loss (Ultrasound Cavitation) Non-surgical liposuction using targeted ultrasonic waves to disrupt and break down fat cells without harming other cells. Priced from £840 for a 6-session inch loss course, with combined inch loss & skin tightening 8-session packages at £1,600.
• Fat Freezing (Cryolipolysis) Non-surgical fat reduction treatment that crystallises fat cells, causing them to die and be naturally eliminated from the body. Priced from £400 per area treated.
• EmSculpt Neo Body Sculpting Non-invasive body sculpting treatment combining radiofrequency heating with High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM+) energy to simultaneously reduce fat and build muscle. Each 30-minute session delivers approximately 20,000 supramaximal muscle contractions. Available for abdomen, arms, buttocks, calves, flanks, and thighs at £250 per session, with 4-session courses from £1,000.
• Lanluma Bum Lift Collagen-stimulating injectable treatment for non-surgical bum enhancement and lifting. Priced by number of vials from £2,500 (2 vials) up to £8,100 (10 vials), with 3-session and 9-session packages also offered.
• Cellulite Reduction (3D Ultimate Pro) Award-winning body contouring treatment using the 3D Ultimate Pro machine, combining radiofrequency heat treatment, vacuum skin rollers, and shockwave therapy to reduce appearance of cellulite, smooth skin, and improve lymph drainage. 8-session courses from £1,200.
• Laser Hair Removal Laser-based treatment for long-term hair reduction across multiple body areas, performed by VTCT Level 4-qualified aesthetic therapists.
• Emsella Pelvic Floor Treatment Non-invasive treatment for urinary incontinence and pelvic floor weakness using high-intensity focused electromagnetic technology to deliver thousands of supramaximal pelvic floor contractions per session.
• Sclerotherapy (Thread Vein Removal) Injection treatment for removal of thread veins and spider veins in the legs using a sclerosant solution injected directly into the affected veins.
• Facials and Skin Peels Range of facial treatments including Hydr02 facial, bespoke facials, anti-ageing radiofrequency facial, anti-acne blackhead extraction facial, Pregnancy Glow Facial, Hydra-Derm, Glass Skin Peel, microdermabrasion, and re-hydration & brightening facial for skin rejuvenation.
• Facial Laser Treatments Range of laser treatments for skin rejuvenation including ClearLift Rejuvenation Laser, Redness Reduction Laser, Pigmentation Laser, and Laser Skin Resurfacing for pigmentation, redness, skin texture, and overall skin quality.
• Chemical Face Peels Chemical exfoliant treatments including OBAGI Blue Peel Radiance and other peels for skin renewal, brightening, and improved texture.
• Imedpen Microneedling Microneedling treatment using the Imedpen device to stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture, with optional combination with Mandelic Acid Peel.
• Obagi Medical Skincare (Clinic) Prescription-strength Obagi medical skincare products dispensed and sold in clinic, including Obagi Nu Derm fx with Tretinoin, Obagi Clenziderm for acne, and other Obagi protocols. The clinic is recognised as the leading UK clinic for Obagi Medical Skincare.
• Dermatology Treatments Medical skin procedures including mole removal, cyst/lump removal, wart removal, cryotherapy, keloid scar removal, seborrhoeic keratosis treatment, actinic keratosis treatment, and skin tag removal. (Note: mole removal is not available at the Moorgate or Loughton clinics.)
• IV Vitamin Drips Wellness IV infusions delivering vitamins and nutrients directly into the bloodstream to support overall health, energy, and skin quality.
• NAD+ IV Infusion Therapy Wellness treatment delivering NAD+ directly into the bloodstream to support cellular energy, anti-ageing benefits, and mental clarity.

Quantifiable outcome

• EmSculpt Neo achieves 30% fat reduction and 25% increase in muscle mass on average (per BTL Aesthetics clinical studies)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Obagi MedicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationDr Leah Clinics is an authorised Obagi Medical skincare provider and Obagi Ambassador Clinic Of The Year winner. The clinic sells Obagi prescription-strength skincare products (Obagi Nu Derm with Tretinoin, Obagi Clenziderm, Obagi Blue Peel Radiance). Dr Leah Totton is recognised as the leading UK doctor for Obagi Medical Skincare.
• BTL AestheticscoreTechnology or IntegrationBTL Aesthetics is the manufacturer of EmSculpt Neo technology used at Dr Leah Clinics. Dr Leah Clinics displays before/after photos 'courtesy of BTL Aesthetics'. EmSculpt Neo is the first device combining RF and HIFEM+ technology, exclusively supplied by BTL Aesthetics.
• Pabau (Online Booking Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationPabau provides the clinic's integrated online booking and practice management system. Patients book appointments through the partner.pabau.com platform. Used across the entire website for treatment booking, practitioner selection, and appointment management.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Private Clinic: Established UK group offering non-surgical aesthetic treatments alongside surgical options, with a comparable emphasis on doctor-delivered injectables and skin rejuvenation across multiple UK sites.
• sk:n Clinics: The largest UK chain of non-surgical aesthetic clinics, offering injectables, laser, and skincare treatments across dozens of sites. It is the most direct national comparable to Dr Leah on service mix, but operates at much greater scale and with a less founder-led brand.
• Woodford Medical: Doctor-led UK clinic group with a similar focus on injectables, thread lifts and advanced skin treatments. Closely comparable on clinical positioning and emphasis on physician-delivered care, though smaller in footprint.
• EF Medispa: London-based doctor-led aesthetic clinic offering injectables, body contouring and skin rejuvenation. Direct competitor to Dr Leah on premium London positioning, treatment menu, and clinical-led brand positioning.
• Cosmedics Skin Clinics: UK doctor-led clinic chain offering cosmetic injectables, dermatology, mole removal and skincare. Directly comparable on doctor-led delivery, dermatology adjacency, and broader London/South-East presence.
• Courthouse Clinics: UK multi-site doctor-led cosmetic and skin clinic group offering injectables, body contouring and skincare. Comparable to Dr Leah in doctor-led positioning and core treatment menu, though broader in scale and absence of a single founder-led brand.
• Harley Street Skin Clinic: London-based skin and aesthetic clinic with a similar premium positioning and focus on injectables, lasers and skin rejuvenation. Comparable on high-end central-London clientele and clinical-lead branding.
• Juvea Aesthetics: London-based doctor-led aesthetic clinic offering non-surgical cosmetic treatments including injectables and skin rejuvenation. Comparable on doctor-led premium positioning within the London market.

Broad incumbents

• Therapie Clinic: Large UK and Ireland aesthetics chain offering injectables, laser hair removal and skin treatments at high street locations. Broader and more volume-driven than Dr Leah, but competes for the same consumer on injectables and skincare.

Others

• British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM): UK professional body for aesthetic medicine practitioners of which Dr Leah Clinics holds accreditation. Not a commercial peer but a directly relevant ecosystem participant for credentialing, training and quality standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/drleahclinics
• Xx.com/drleahtotton
• Facebookfacebook.com/drleahclinics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dr-leah-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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