The Saudi Ministry of Health has launched a large-scale inspection campaign to enhance safety standards for cosmetic procedures performed in clinics throughout the Kingdom. Under the new regulations, all private sector healthcare providers must adhere to updated requirements designed to protect patients and ensure higher standards of care.
A dedicated advisor is a must
According to the Ministry’s mandate, specialist consultants must directly supervise high-demand procedures such as Botox, fillers and thread treatments. This helps ensure the overall quality of services while ensuring that practitioners meet the highest professional standards. In addition, health authorities have urged all beneficiaries to remain fully informed of their legal rights before agreeing to receive any medical services.
They should not begin any treatment until they have signed a written consent form that clearly explains all the details of the procedure. The Ministry also advised patients to obtain a copy of this document for their personal records and future medical reference.
Transparency and accountability
Patients also have the fundamental right to know the upfront cost of all non-emergency services before they undergo any specialist treatment, which helps them plan better.
The Ministry has also initiated efforts to increase the transparency of these procedures by adding that patients must obtain a stamped information card containing details of the specific materials and chemical components used during the cosmetic procedure. The public is also advised to check a doctor’s academic qualifications and professional license before embarking on any medical experience. In the event of suspicious practices or noticeable violations, the public can easily contact the Ministry of Health’s call center at 937.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The growing health sector in the country
The Ministry took these new steps to ensure greater patient protection and transparency in medical cosmetic procedures. Most recently, in February 2026, it took action against a dermatology clinic in Al-Qunfudhah, after a health practitioner filmed patients during laser sessions and posted the footage on social media. This measure violates the system of practicing health professions, which protects public health and preserves the privacy of patients.
The Ministry confirmed that it will continue to intensify oversight of health facilities and will not tolerate practices that violate patients’ rights. Saudi Arabia accounts for 60 percent of health care expenditures in the GCC, and this sector remains a top priority for the Saudi Arabian government, according to a report by the International Trade Department. In 2024, the healthcare market in Saudi Arabia will be worth US$38.5 billion, with major cities such as Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran dominating the field.Driven by Vision 2030 reforms, the Kingdom is rapidly expanding its capabilities and encouraging private sector investment. The government aims to raise the private sector’s share of hospital beds from only 23% in 2023 to 68% by 2030. Improving the safety and quality of cosmetic procedures is another step towards strengthening the Kingdom’s rapidly developing healthcare system.