Skin Institute

Name

Skin Institute

Legal name

Skin Institute Limited

Website

https://skininstitute.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology and Skin Health Medical Services

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dermatopathology (HLAKACAC), Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN)

Keywords

• Skin cancer detection
• Varicose vein treatment
• Appearance medicine
• Dermatology services
• AI skin imaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Takapuna

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Consultation Services: Revenue generated from skin cancer consultations, spot checks, and full-body skin examinations with Skin Cancer Doctors and Nurse Dermoscopists. Includes initial consultations and follow-up appointments.
2. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Revenue from SkinTracker™ AI total body imaging and mole mapping services, including baseline imaging and subsequent annual imaging.
3. Varicose Vein Treatments: Revenue from vein consultations, ultrasound mapping, endovenous ablation, microsclerotherapy, and ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy procedures.
4. Appearance Medicine Services: Revenue from cosmetic consultations, anti-wrinkle injectables, dermal fillers, skin treatments, and other aesthetic procedures. Includes SignatureSkin membership programme.
5. Medical Dermatology Services: Revenue from dermatology consultations for medical skin conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and suspicious lesions.
6. Retail Products: Revenue from skincare products, moisturisers, sunscreen, serums, compression stockings, and travel socks sold through the Skin Institute shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Skin Institute is a New Zealand-based multi-disciplinary medical provider offering skin cancer detection and treatment, varicose vein treatment, appearance medicine, and dermatology services. It operates 12 clinics nationwide, delivering consultations, imaging, biopsies, surgical procedures, and cosmetic treatments. Its proprietary SkinTracker™ AI-powered total body imaging system supports early melanoma detection and longitudinal skin monitoring.

Product overview

Skin Institute is a New Zealand-based multi-disciplinary healthcare provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of skin health services across three main divisions: Skin Cancer Care (including AI-powered SkinTracker™ total body imaging, consultations, spot checks, cryotherapy, excisions, biopsies, surgical removal, PDT, Mohs/PDEMA surgery, and SkyLab pathology), Varicose Veins Treatment (including free assessments, ultrasound mapping, endovenous ablation, sclerotherapy, and compression products), and Appearance Medicine (including cosmetic consultations, anti-wrinkle treatments, dermal fillers, skin rejuvenation, and dermatology services). The core flagship technology is SkinTracker™—an AI-powered total body imaging system that combines advanced computer vision analysis with expert clinical assessment for early melanoma detection. Services are delivered through a network of 12 clinics nationwide with a team of specialized doctors, surgeons, dermatologists, and nurses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SkinTracker™: AI-powered total body imaging system for skin cancer detection and monitoring. Combines advanced imaging technology with AI-assisted analysis to create a detailed record of skin for tracking changes over time.

Products and services

• SkinTracker™ AI-powered total body imaging and mole mapping system that creates a detailed baseline record of the skin and uses computer vision to identify changes in spots, moles, or lesions over time, supporting early melanoma detection when combined with clinician review. For adult patients concerned about skin cancer risk.
• Skin Cancer Consultations Clinician-led full-body skin examinations using dermoscopy and medical imaging to detect potential skin cancers, suspicious lesions, and changing moles. For individuals seeking skin cancer screening without a GP referral.
• Spot Checks Focused high-precision examination of a single mole or lesion using dermoscopy, providing quick assessment and guidance on whether the lesion is harmless, needs monitoring, or requires a biopsy. For patients with a specific mole or lesion of concern.
• Cryotherapy Treatment using extremely cold liquid nitrogen to destroy abnormal or precancerous skin cells including actinic keratoses, solar keratoses, and superficial skin cancers.
• Skin Excisions Minor surgical procedures to remove skin cancers, suspicious lesions, or moles under local anaesthetic, with tissue sent to pathology for analysis.
• Skin Biopsy Quick diagnostic procedure to identify skin cancers, rashes, unexplained lesions, and other skin conditions, with on-site pathology for fast and accurate results.
• Surgical Removal of Skin Cancers Surgical removal of skin cancers performed by skin cancer surgeons, with thousands of procedures performed annually and tissue sent to pathology for confirmation of complete cancer removal.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Minimally invasive treatment using light-activated cream to selectively destroy abnormal cells for precancerous lesions and superficial skin cancers with minimal impact on surrounding skin.
• Mohs Micrographic / PDEMA Surgery Precise surgical technique for removal of skin cancers in delicate areas such as the face, examining tissue layers during surgery to ensure complete cancer removal with optimal cosmetic outcomes.
• SkyLab Pathology Service Private laboratory service for faster skin cancer and skin condition diagnosis results, reducing waiting times compared with standard pathology turnaround.
• Free Vein Assessment Brief visual examination of the legs combined with symptom discussion to determine whether a full veins consultation with ultrasound mapping is required. Offered free as an entry point into the varicose veins service.
• Veins Consultation & Ultrasound Mapping Comprehensive consultation combining medical assessment with detailed ultrasound imaging to map vein systems and create personalised treatment plans for varicose vein conditions.
• Endovenous Ablation (EVA) Non-surgical treatment for varicose veins using advanced techniques as an alternative to traditional surgery, with a quick return to normal activities.
• Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy (UGS) Non-surgical treatment for larger varicose veins using ultrasound guidance to inject solution into affected veins.
• Microsclerotherapy Non-surgical treatment for small surface veins such as spider veins or thread veins to prevent discomfort or cosmetic concern.
• Compression Stockings & Travel Socks Medical-grade compression stockings and travel socks designed to relieve discomfort, reduce swelling, and support vein health. Sold through the Skin Institute shop.
• Dermatology Services Medical dermatology services for conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, rashes, skin infections, and pigmentation issues, provided by experienced dermatologists.
• Cosmetic Consultations Expert skin assessments with appearance medicine doctors, nurses, or advanced skin therapists to create personalised treatment plans for aesthetic goals.
• Anti-Wrinkle & Firmness Treatments Treatments including anti-wrinkle injectables (Botox), Profhilo, Sunekos, Dermal Needling (Dermapen4), and Thread Lifts to address fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity.
• Facial Volume & Contouring Treatments Treatments using Dermal Fillers or Thread Lifts to restore facial volume and contour for natural enhancement.
• Skin Texture, Hydration & Glow Treatments Treatments including Dermal Needling (Dermapen4), Hydrafiller with SKINVIVE, IPL, Laser Genesis, Medical Grade Peels, and LED Light Therapy for skin rejuvenation.
• Pigment, Redness & Vein Reduction Treatments Treatments using Dermal Needling, IPL, Laser for Fine Veins, Laser Genesis, LED Light Therapy, and Medical Grade Peels to address pigmentation and vascular concerns.
• Functional Treatments Medical treatments including Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) management.
• Corporate Wellbeing Programme Corporate skin check programme offering organisations access to expert-led skin cancer checks, early detection, and education through discounted vouchers, on-site pop-up clinics, and risk assessment tools. For employers seeking employee wellbeing benefits.
• SignatureSkin Membership Programme Annual membership programme offering special pricing on appearance medicine treatments including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, skin boosters, and facial peels, plus birthday gifts and exclusive offers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70% of melanomas appear on skin that previously looked normal, making regular monitoring essential
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Southern Cross Health InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkin Institute is an Affiliated Provider to Southern Cross Health Insurance for contracted skin, veins and dermatology treatments. Affiliated Providers offer specified procedures at agreed prices and can streamline the prior approval and claims processes for Southern Cross members.
• nib Health InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkin Institute is a Provider on the nib First Choice Network for contracted skin cancer consultations & treatments, as well as veins assessments & treatments. Streamlined coverage for nib policyholders.
• AIA Health InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkin Institute is a healthcare partner of AIA Insurance for a selection of minor and specialist surgeries, plus consults and treatments with NZ Skin Cancer Doctors and specialists.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Skin Institute Waitaki / Skin Centre (NZ independents): Independent NZ-based skin cancer and dermatology clinics offering similar consultations, mole mapping and minor surgery services. Direct service overlap with Skin Institute in regional NZ catchments.
• The Skin Hospital (Sydney): Specialist dermatology hospital and clinic network across Sydney offering skin cancer treatment, medical dermatology and cosmetic services. Comparable multi-disciplinary skin health model, but operating in Australia rather than NZ.

Direct peers

• MoleMap: New Zealand-headquartered skin cancer/mole mapping specialist using total body imaging and dermatologist review. Direct overlap with Skin Institute's skin cancer detection and SkinTracker™ imaging services, competing for the same NZ at-risk patient pool.
• Caci Clinic: New Zealand's largest appearance medicine clinic chain offering injectables, skin treatments and beauty technology services. Directly competes with Skin Institute's Appearance Medicine division and SignatureSkin membership programme.
• Australian Skin Cancer Clinics: Multi-site Australian network of skin cancer detection and treatment clinics offering spot checks, full body skin examinations, and minor surgery. Closely mirrors Skin Institute's clinic-based skin cancer model and DTC booking approach.

Emerging players

• MoleSafe: AI-augmented mole monitoring and skin surveillance platform combining dermoscopic imaging with expert dermatologist review. Direct technology overlap with Skin Institute's SkinTracker™ imaging proposition, though primarily a technology/second-opinion service rather than full clinic operator.

Broad incumbents

• Healthscope (Dermatology): Large Australian hospital and specialist healthcare operator offering dermatology and skin cancer services as part of a broader clinical portfolio. Provides an incumbent-scale benchmark for multi-disciplinary dermatology service delivery, though primarily trans-Tasman.
• Lumino Health: Largest NZ dental and broader healthcare network with growing dermatology and skin services. Comparable multi-site NZ clinical operator with similar insurer partnerships, though dermatology is a smaller part of a wider healthcare portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Skin.Institute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skin-institute-auckland

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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