Discover Edinburgh’s Most Refreshingly Honest Aesthetic Doctor
Meet the New Face in Town
In a beauty industry filled with noise, The Stockbridge Clinic quietly opened its doors just six months ago. Led by Dr Ben Taylor-Davies, this doctor-led clinic is fast becoming known for its realistic, ethical and personalised approach to aging well — one patient, and one face, at a time.
In the fast-evolving world of aesthetic medicine, where trends spread like wildfire on social media and treatments are often marketed as quick fixes, The Stockbridge Clinic in Edinburgh takes a refreshingly different approach. Open for just six months, this discreet, doctor-led clinic in the heart of Stockbridge is already standing out for all the right reasons — thanks to the thoughtful, patient-first ethos of its Medical Director, Dr Ben Taylor-Davies.
Dr Ben’s mission? To help people feel like the best, most confident version of themselves — not to chase an unrealistic, homogenised version of beauty. “We never start with a shopping list of treatments,” he explains. “We start by asking what would make you feel most confident — and sometimes, that means realising you don’t need anything done at all.”
It’s this commitment to meaningful, long-term patient care that has earned the clinic early praise from those in the know. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a wedding, or simply wanting to feel fresher in the mirror, Dr Ben takes his patients on a journey that’s built on trust and expert guidance — never pressure or panic.
While Botox and filler remain the clinic’s most requested treatments, Dr Ben is quick to dispel the myths surrounding them. “Properly done, no one should ever know you’ve had filler,” he says. “You should just look like you — refreshed and supported, not ‘done’.”
To achieve this, the clinic uses ultrasound scanning to assess what product is already present in the face before suggesting more — a technique that helps prevent the dreaded overfilled look. “Patients are often surprised when I tell them they don’t need more,” he smiles. “But it’s about respecting the face and pacing treatments properly.”
The clinic’s ethos extends beyond injectables. Dr Ben is a strong advocate for regenerative skin treatments, such as skin boosters, biostimulators and laser therapies, all designed to improve skin health and boost collagen production. One standout is Laser Genesis, a no-downtime treatment that delivers visible glow in the run-up to big events like weddings.
“We’re seeing a real shift towards treatments that improve skin health from within,” Dr Ben explains. “It’s not just about smoothing lines — it’s about supporting the skin to function better over time.”
The clinic also offers medically supervised weight loss support, recognising the link between body changes and facial volume loss — something that’s becoming more visible with the rise of weight loss injections. “Rapid weight loss can accelerate facial aging,” he says. “We work with patients to time their treatments carefully, ensuring their results look natural and balanced.”
As Scotland edges closer to introducing stricter regulation in the aesthetics industry, Dr Ben is vocal about raising standards. “Patients are still shocked to learn that unqualified people can legally inject them,” he warns. “We need legislation that prioritises safety, not just business.”
Looking ahead, Dr Ben hints at further expanding the clinic’s regenerative offering, but only when the science and safety stack up. “We’ll never jump on a trend just because it’s new,” he says. “Everything we offer has to be effective, evidence-based, and right for the patient.”
With its personalised, ethical and medically-led approach, The Stockbridge Clinic may be new to the scene — but it’s already proving why sometimes, slow and steady really does win the race.