sk:n

What sk:n does

sk:n (legal entity Lorena Cosmetics Holdings SPV Limited) is the UK's largest dedicated dermatology, aesthetic and laser clinic group, operating 60+ owned clinic locations across England, Scotland and Wales — including 10+ London sites anchored on Harley Street and other premium catchments — and serving individual UK consumers with medical-grade skin, injectable and laser treatments. Its core service categories are laser treatments (laser hair removal, tattoo removal, CO2RE and Fraxel resurfacing, ablative laser and Tixel), dermatology (mole management with full body and single mole checks using dermatoscopic imaging, skin tag, wart/verruca, birthmark, thread vein and milia removal), injectables (anti-ageing injectables, JUVÉDERM dermal fillers, HArmonyCa, Profhilo, lip and tear trough fillers, thread lifts, polynucleotides), skin rejuvenation (HydraFacial, PRP, microneedling including SkinPen and Potenza RF, chemical peels including TCA and Medik8), acne treatment, and emerging wellness (IV infusion, blood testing). Professional skincare ranges (Epionce, Obagi, Medik8) and branded injectables (JUVÉDERM, Sculptra) are retailed through the clinic network.

The business is a regulated medical service provider, with sk:n identified as the only large UK aesthetic group regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) alongside Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) and Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW), and registered with the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP). Treatments are delivered by consultants, doctors, and nurse prescribers under strict clinical protocols, with senior clinical leadership including Group Clinical Services Director Stephen Hannan, Group Clinical Director Dr Toni Phillips, and Director of Medical Services Lisa Mason-Poyner. Key technology and supply partners include Allergan for JUVÉDERM, Syneron Candela for laser devices, and Pabau for online booking.

Commercially, sk:n operates a direct-to-consumer model: customers book consultations and treatments online (Pabau), by phone or via callback, pay deposits (£25–£50) to secure appointments, and settle per-treatment with doctor consultations from £185 and procedure prices spanning roughly £135 (HydraFacial) to £2,200 (full laser resurfacing). 0% finance is offered through FCA-regulated Omni Capital Retail Finance, and course-of-treatment discounts incentivise repeat visits. The company is privately held (founded 1990), registered in Scotland, headquartered at 200 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, and operates exclusively in the United Kingdom with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

sk:n

Legal name

Lorena Cosmetics Holdings SPV Limited

Website

https://sknclinics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

sk:n is the UK's largest regulated dermatology, aesthetic and laser clinic group, operating 60+ owned clinics delivering medical-grade skin, injectable and laser treatments to individual UK consumers under CQC, HIS and HIW oversight.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aesthetic and Dermatology Clinics

NAICS

Beauty Salons (812112), Other Personal Care Services (81219), Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Laser & Energy-Based Dermatology (HLAKACAF), Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN), Anti-Aging & Firming Treatments (HSALADAC)

Keywords

• Aesthetic clinic services
• Dermatology treatments
• Laser skin treatments
• Anti-ageing injectables
• Skin rejuvenation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Aesthetic Treatment Services: One-time treatment services including laser procedures, injectables, dermatology treatments, and skin rejuvenation. Customers pay per treatment with deposits required to secure bookings. Course discounts offered for multiple sessions.
2. Consultation Fees: Initial consultations with practitioners, nurses or doctors. Deposits from £25-£50 required. Doctor consultations start from £185.
3. Finance Payment Plans: 0% finance options through Omni Capital Retail Finance allowing customers to spread treatment costs over time. sk:n acts as credit broker.
4. Skincare Products: Professional skincare products including Epionce, Obagi, Medik8 sold at clinics

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

sk:n operates a national chain of over 60 UK clinics delivering doctor- and clinician-led dermatology, laser and aesthetic treatments directly to consumers, including mole checks, laser hair removal, tattoo removal, anti-ageing injectables, dermal fillers, microneedling, laser resurfacing, chemical peels, HydraFacial, IV infusions and blood testing, alongside retail of physician-dispensed skincare products.

Product overview

sk:n is the UK's leading dermatology, aesthetic, and laser clinic group offering over 30 years of experience with a comprehensive portfolio of treatments and services. The company operates a network of clinics across the UK, providing medical-grade aesthetic treatments organized into core service categories: Laser Treatments (laser hair removal, tattoo removal, CO2RE and Fraxel laser resurfacing, ablative laser resurfacing, Tixel); Dermatology (mole management with full body and single mole checks, skin tag removal, wart/verruca treatment, birthmark removal, thread vein treatment); Injectables (anti-ageing injectables including BOTOX, dermal fillers using JUVÉDERM brand products, HArmonyCa hybrid fillers, Profhilo bioremodelling, lip fillers, tear trough fillers, thread lifts, polynucleotide treatments); Skin Rejuvenation (HydraFacial, PRP Platelet Rich Plasma, microneedling including SkinPen, chemical peels including TCA and Medik8, Potenza radiofrequency microneedling, Préime Dermafacial); Acne Treatments; Wellness (IV infusions, blood testing); and retail Skincare Products (Epionce, Obagi). All treatments are delivered by medically qualified practitioners in CQC-regulated clinical environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laser Hair Removal
• Tattoo Removal
• Dermatology Consultation & Mole Check
• Anti-Ageing Injectables (BOTOX)
• Dermal Fillers
• Lip Fillers
• Profhilo Bio-Remodelling
• HArmonyCa Injectable Treatment
• Tear Trough Filler
• Thread Lifts
• Polynucleotide Treatment
• SkinPen Microneedling
• Potenza RF Microneedling
• HydraFacial
• Préime DermaFacial
• Chemical Peels
• CO2RE Laser Resurfacing
• Fraxel Laser Resurfacing
• Ablative Laser Resurfacing (Erbium YAG)
• Tixel Treatment
• Acne Treatment
• Acne Scar Treatment
• Hyperhidrosis Treatment
• PRP Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
• IV Infusion Therapy
• Blood Testing Service
• Physician-Dispensed Skincare Products

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,500+ wart and verruca clients treated successfully by sk:n doctors
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PabaucoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline booking platform partner for appointment scheduling across all sk:n clinic locations. URL: partner.pabau.com/online-bookings/skn
• Harley Medical GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partnership for cosmetic surgery services including breast surgery, rhinoplasty, and blepharoplasty. sk:n clinic website links to Harley Medical Group services.
• Care Quality Commission (CQC)coreOthersRegulatory body overseeing sk:n clinic standards. Same regulator as NHS.
• Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS)coreOthersRegulatory body for Scottish clinic locations.
• Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW)coreOthersRegulatory body for Welsh clinic locations.
• Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP)coreOthersProfessional partnership for practitioner standards and credentials in cosmetic procedures.
• Allergan (JUVÉDERM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Allergan, creators of JUVÉDERM - the world's leading hyaluronic acid facial filler brand. sk:n has total trust in their products and dedication to new product development, enabling innovative treatment offerings.
• TrustpilotcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCustomer review platform partnership for collecting, collating and publishing verified customer reviews across all treatments and clinics.
• Syneron CandelacoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment technology partner for laser and aesthetic treatment devices.

Scale indicators8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Harley Medical Group: Established UK cosmetic surgery and aesthetic clinic group; already a referral partner to sk:n for cosmetic surgery, with overlapping offerings in injectables, skin treatments and aesthetic procedures across the UK.
• Thérapie Clinic: One of the largest medical aesthetic clinic chains in the UK and Ireland with 60+ clinics offering injectables, laser treatments, skin treatments and similar doctor-led services — the most directly comparable UK competitor to sk:n in scale and service mix.
• DestinationSkin: UK aesthetics clinic chain providing laser hair removal, skin treatments, injectables and advanced skincare, operating multiple clinic locations with a comparable target customer and treatment mix.
• EF Medispa: UK medical aesthetic clinic group offering injectables, laser treatments, body contouring and skin rejuvenation services from multiple UK locations, competing with sk:n for the same premium aesthetic customer.
• Transform Hospital Group: UK cosmetic surgery and aesthetics provider with a national clinic network offering surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures — a broader incumbent but directly overlapping in injectables and skin treatments.
• The Private Clinic: UK-based clinic group offering non-surgical aesthetic treatments (injectables, laser, skin rejuvenation) and surgical procedures, operating across multiple UK cities with a comparable doctor-led model.
• Laser Clinics (UK): International aesthetic clinic brand with UK presence offering injectables, laser hair removal, skin treatments and skincare services — directly comparable service mix and target customer to sk:n.
• Courthouse Clinics (now Sonria): UK chain of doctor-led aesthetic and skin clinics offering injectables, laser treatments, skin rejuvenation and dermatology services with a multi-site footprint — directly comparable service portfolio to sk:n.

Emerging players

• Dr. Leah Clinics: Boutique UK chain of doctor-led aesthetic clinics specialising in injectables, skin treatments and non-surgical procedures — narrower footprint than sk:n but operating in the same premium medical-aesthetic niche.
• GetHarley: UK digital platform connecting consumers with aesthetic practitioners for injectables, skin treatments and prescription skincare — an emerging channel competitor rather than clinic-based but addressing the same end-customer demand for medical-grade skin and aesthetic services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sknclinics
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@skn-clinics
• Facebookfacebook.com/sknclinics
• Instagraminstagram.com/sknclinicsuk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sk-n

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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