Australian Skin Clinics

What Australian Skin Clinics does

Australian Skin Clinics is a privately-held Australian medi-aesthetic clinic operator founded in 1996 by Dr Douglas Grose in Queensland. Originally established as an acne clinic, the company became Queensland's first 'cos-medi' spa and has since expanded into a 65+ location franchise and corporate clinic network spanning all six Australian states plus New Zealand. The business operates five integrated service categories: laser hair removal (using Candela Gentle YAG and Gentle PRO medical-grade lasers), skin treatments (microneedling, LED therapy, Hydrafacial, Fraxel, Dermaplaning, MediPeels, Sylfirm X RF needling, Thermage, Lumixa), cosmetic aesthetics (Rejuran polynucleotide injections, anti-wrinkle, dermal fillers, bio-remodelling, PDO mono threads, lip treatments, hyperhidrosis), body sculpting (CoolSculpting fat-freezing and EMSCULPT muscle-building), and proprietary cosmeceutical products under the Aesthetics Rx and Balense brands.

The company monetises through three revenue streams: clinical treatment services delivered at company-owned and franchised clinics on a per-treatment and package basis, skincare product sales (Aesthetics Rx and Balense) through in-clinic and e-commerce channels, and franchise fees from operators licensing the brand and operating protocols. Customers can access treatments via an online booking system and pay through Afterpay, ZipPay, or standard methods; free consultations are offered across services. Treatments are delivered by certified laser technicians, dermal experts, aesthetic nurses, and medical doctors trained through the company's in-house national training academy, with all laser technicians holding Laser Safety Certificates.

Australian Skin Clinics distributes through a national retail clinic network, e-commerce, and a franchise model, with cross-brand gift card interoperability alongside sister brands SILK Laser Clinics and Clear Skincare Clinics within the SILK Group. Marketing leverages content (The Blue Bulletin blog), email, organic social, and SEO. Recent 2026 product launches include the Rejuran polynucleotide skin rejuvenation treatment, Sylfirm X RF needling, MediPeels, and the Aesthetics Rx Body Range and ARX Travel Light skincare lines. The company has received multiple awards including BRW Fast Starters Top 100 (#2 in 2016, #7 in 2015, #19 in 2014), Vogue Top A List Medi-Spas (2015, 2016), and Canstar Blue Most Satisfied Customers (2023).

Name

Australian Skin Clinics

Legal name

Australian Skin Clinics

Website

https://australianskinclinics.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Australian Skin Clinics is a privately-held Australian medi-aesthetic clinic operator, founded in 1996, running 65+ franchise and corporate clinics across Australia and New Zealand. It delivers laser hair removal, skin treatments, cosmetic injectables, body sculpting, and proprietary Aesthetics Rx and Balense skincare to individual consumer clients via per-treatment pricing, e-commerce, and franchise fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gold Coast

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Treatment Services: Revenue from skin treatments, laser hair removal, cosmetic aesthetics (injectables), body sculpting procedures performed by trained professionals in clinic settings. Services are booked online or in-person with pricing per treatment or package.
2. Skincare Product Sales: Sale of cosmeceutical skincare products including Aesthetics Rx and Balense brands, sold through clinic locations and e-commerce
3. Franchise Fees: Revenue from franchise model where franchisees operate Australian Skin Clinics locations under the brand, paying franchise fees and following brand protocols

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Australian Skin Clinics operates a national network of medi-aesthetic clinics providing professional skin treatments, medical-grade laser hair removal, cosmetic injectables, and non-surgical body sculpting services delivered by trained technicians, nurses, and doctors. The company also retails proprietary cosmeceutical skincare ranges (Aesthetics Rx and Balense) through its clinics and e-commerce platform, and licenses its brand and operating model to franchisees.

Product overview

Australian Skin Clinics operates as a multi-service aesthetic clinic offering a unified portfolio of five core service categories: Laser Hair Removal (using Candela medical-grade lasers), Skin Treatments (microneedling, LED therapy, peels, Hydrafacial, MesoInfus, Fraxel, Dermaplaning, Thermage, Lumixa), Cosmetic Aesthetics (injectable treatments including Rejuran, bio remodelling, PDO mono threads, lip and wrinkle treatments), Body Sculpting (CoolSculpting fat-freezing and EMSCULPT muscle-building technology), and Skincare Products (proprietary Aesthetics Rx and Balense branded products including serums, moisturizers, SPF, and tools). Treatments are delivered at over 60 clinic locations across Australia by laser technicians, dermal experts, aesthetic nurses, and medical doctors. The company also offers gift cards and accepts Afterpay and ZipPay payment plans. Recent product launches include Rejuran (2026), ARX Travel Light Range, Aesthetics Rx Body Range, Sylfirm X Advanced RF Needling, and MediPeels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aesthetics Rx: Proprietary skincare product range sold at Australian Skin Clinics.
• Balense

Products and services

• Laser Hair Removal Medical-grade laser hair removal using Candela Gentle YAG and Gentle PRO lasers for permanent hair reduction across facial, upper body, lower body, and full body treatment areas, delivered by laser-certified technicians in clinic.
• Skin Treatments Comprehensive range of non-invasive professional skin treatments including microneedling, microdermabrasion, LED light therapy, MediPeels, Hydrafacial, laser pigmentation/rejuvenation/redness/vein treatments, Fraxel laser, Dermaplaning, MesoInfus needling, Sylfirm X advanced RF needling, Cosmelan, Thermage, Lumixa, and Observ Skin Analysis.
• Rejuran Skin Rejuvenation Advanced injectable skin treatment using polynucleotides derived from salmon DNA to support natural skin repair and renewal, improving hydration, texture, fine lines, pores, and scarring appearance.
• Cosmetic Aesthetics Injectables Non-surgical injectable treatments performed by medical doctors and registered nurses covering lines and wrinkles, facial volume and definition, hydration and restoration, bio remodelling, PDO mono threads, lip volume and definition, skin rejuvenation, and hyperhidrosis.
• CoolSculpting Body Sculpting Non-surgical fat-freezing body contouring treatment using CoolSculpting technology to reduce stubborn fat deposits, priced per treatment with volume discounts for 2 or 4+ treatments.
• EMSCULPT Body Sculpting Body sculpting technology that builds muscle and reduces fat using high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy, delivered alongside CoolSculpting as part of the clinic's body contouring portfolio.
• Aesthetics Rx Skincare Proprietary cosmeceutical skincare brand offering professional-grade products including serums, moisturisers, cleansers, SPF, exfoliants, skincare tools, facial masks, the ARX Travel Light Range, and the Aesthetics Rx Body Range, sold in clinic and via e-commerce.
• Balense Skincare Skincare brand featuring UV Defiance SPF50 Lotion, Recovery Laser Gel, Brightening Serum Concentrate, and Normal Skin Moisturiser with HAX5, sold in clinic and via e-commerce.
• Australian Skin Clinics Gift Cards Customisable gift cards available in fixed denominations of $50, $100, $150, $200, $250, $300, $400, and $500, valid for 3 years from purchase, redeemable online and in-store at Australian Skin Clinics, SILK Laser Clinics, and Clear Skincare Clinics.
• Australian Skin Clinics Franchise Program Licensed franchise program allowing franchisees to operate Australian Skin Clinics locations under the brand, with master franchise support covering treatment protocols, national training academy access, supplier relationships, and brand marketing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 11 million CoolSculpting treatment cycles performed globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SILK Laser ClinicscoreOthersAustralian Skin Clinics is part of the SILK Group, a larger aesthetics and laser clinic group that also includes SILK Laser Clinics and Clear Skincare Clinics. Gift cards and accounts can be used across all brands within the SILK Group.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• sk:n Clinics: Large UK-based chain of skin clinics and medi-aesthetics providers with laser, injectable, and skin treatment services. Comparable service mix and clinic-rollout model to Australian Skin Clinics at much larger scale.
• Ideal Image: Largest US aesthetic clinic franchise offering laser hair removal, Botox, fillers, and body sculpting. Comparable service portfolio, franchise-style scaling, and customer segment to Australian Skin Clinics at materially larger national scale.

Direct peers

• Results Laser Clinic: NSW-headquartered Australian laser hair removal and skin treatment chain with multiple locations. Comparable D2C clinic model and service menu focused on laser and skin services, directly competing for the same consumer segments as Australian Skin Clinics.
• The Cosmetic Clinic: New Zealand-based medi-aesthetic clinic chain offering laser hair removal, skin treatments, and cosmetic injectables. Closely comparable offering and customer base to Australian Skin Clinics, with overlapping geography as ASC also operates in NZ.
• SILK Laser Clinics: Sister brand under the SILK Group alongside Australian Skin Clinics. Operates a comparable medi-aesthetic clinic network across Australia with overlapping services (laser hair removal, skin treatments, injectables). Gift cards are cross-redeemable between the two brands.
• Clear Skincare Clinics: Third brand in the SILK Group portfolio. Offers skin treatments, laser, and cosmetic aesthetics across an Australian clinic network. Direct comparable in service mix, customer segment, and channel to Australian Skin Clinics.
• Laser Clinics Australia: One of the largest dedicated laser and skin clinic chains in Australia/New Zealand. Closely comparable service portfolio (laser hair removal, skin treatments, injectables) and D2C clinic model, making it the strongest non-affiliated direct competitor to Australian Skin Clinics.

Regional players

• Skin Institute: New Zealand multi-clinic provider of cosmetic medicine, skin cancer, and appearance medicine services. Comparable customer base and treatment portfolio to Australian Skin Clinics, with primary NZ focus overlapping ASC's newest market.
• Brisbane Skin: Queensland-headquartered dermatology and skin treatment clinic group. Comparable in core skin treatment and laser services to Australian Skin Clinics but more clinically-positioned and regionally concentrated in QLD where ASC was founded.

Emerging players

• Allure Laser and Skin Clinic: Australian medi-aesthetic clinic offering laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and cosmetic injectables. Smaller scale than Australian Skin Clinics but with directly overlapping services and customer demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/australianskinclinics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/australian-skin-clinics

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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