Skin Renewal

What Skin Renewal does

Skin Renewal is a South African medical aesthetic clinic chain operating 20 wholly owned, non-franchised branches concentrated in the country's three wealthiest provinces — Gauteng (Sandton, Johannesburg, Pretoria/Tshwane), Western Cape (Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Paarl), and KwaZulu-Natal (Durban, Ballito, Umhlanga). Founded in 2005 by Dr Maureen Allem (Medical Director) and Victor Snyders, the company is privately held and founder-owned with 101-250 employees and operates as a division of The Renewal Institute alongside sister brands Body Renewal (body contouring) and Health Renewal (medical weight loss, IV infusions). The business is built around a doctor-led consultation model in which every patient journey begins with a clinical assessment, followed by doctor-and-therapist collaboration on a personalised treatment plan.

The core offering spans injectable treatments (Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Revanesse, Profhilo, Sculptra, PDO thread lifts), advanced laser and light platforms (Cutera systems, HandPICO picosecond by Vydence, CO2 laser resurfacing, Laser Genesis, PDT), radiofrequency devices (Endymed 3Deep, Secret RF microneedling), chemical peels (including the proprietary Mesobrite depigmentation protocol for darker skin types), body contouring (cryolipo fat freezing), regenerative therapies (PRF, PRP/Vampire Facial), and IV infusion wellness treatments. A diagnostic Skin Scanner supports treatment planning. The company retails medical-grade skincare from Lamelle, NeoStrata, SkinCeuticals, Heliocare, Mesoestetic, and Skin Renewal's own supplementation line through both clinic branches and the onlineskinshop.co.za e-commerce storefront.

Skin Renewal monetises across three revenue streams: per-session/per-area in-clinic aesthetic treatments, one-time product sales through clinics and the online shop, and a recurring subscription membership programme offering VIP discounts. Customer acquisition runs through a multi-channel GTM engine — content marketing via the Skin Online blog and YouTube, email newsletters, 7am-10pm live chat, WhatsApp, downloadable treatment brochures, and an extensive patient review base. The customer base is purely B2C and distributed across adults seeking anti-ageing, pigmentation correction, acne and scarring management, body contouring, and wellness, with a distinctive specialisation in Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV-VI. Online booking and patient management run on the Zenoti platform.

Name

Skin Renewal

Legal name

Skin Renewal Aesthetic Clinics

Website

https://skinrenewal.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Skin Renewal is a South African medical aesthetic clinic chain operating 20 wholly owned branches across Gauteng, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, offering doctor-led injectables, laser, RF, and body contouring treatments to B2C consumers, with specialisation in darker skin types.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Aesthetic Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Health and Personal Care Retailers (4561)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF), Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF)

Keywords

• Medical aesthetic treatments
• Cosmetic injectable procedures
• Laser skin treatments
• Body contouring services
• Medical-grade skincare

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. In-Clinic Aesthetic Treatments: Revenue generated from doctor-administered medical aesthetic treatments including injectables (Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, Profhilo, Sculptra, thread lifts), laser treatments, radiofrequency, chemical peels, and body contouring. Treatments are priced per area or per session, with most price lists starting from a certain amount and increasing depending on area and treatment type. Courses of treatment (e.g., 6–12 sessions) are recommended for optimal results.
2. Medical-Grade Skincare Products: Sale of topical skincare products and supplements through clinic branches and the online shop (onlineskinshop.co.za). Products include Lamelle, NeoStrata, SkinCeuticals, Heliocare, Neoretin, Endocare, MCCM, Mesoestetic, MD Lash Factor, RID supplementation range, and Skin Renewal's own branded products.
3. Membership Programme: Skin Renewal Membership Programme offering VIP access to exclusive discounts and members-only benefits, providing recurring revenue through membership fees.
4. Online Consultation and Booking: Patient login and online booking system through Zenoti platform (skinrenewal.zenoti.com) enabling online scheduling and service purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Skin Renewal operates doctor-administered medical aesthetic clinics offering injectables (Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, Profhilo, Sculptra, thread lifts), advanced laser and light therapies (Cutera, HandPICO, CO2 resurfacing), radiofrequency treatments (Endymed, Secret RF), chemical peels, body contouring, IV infusions and wellness therapies across 20 wholly owned clinics in South Africa. It also retails medical-grade skincare brands (Lamelle, NeoStrata, SkinCeuticals, Heliocare, Mesoestetic) through clinics and an online shop.

Product overview

Skin Renewal is a medical aesthetic clinic offering a comprehensive portfolio of doctor-administered treatments and medical-grade skincare products across 20 South African locations. The core offering centers on injectable treatments (Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, Profhilo, Sculptra, thread lifts), advanced laser and light therapies (Cutera lasers, HandPICO picosecond lasers, CO2 resurfacing, Laser Genesis, PDT), radiofrequency treatments (Endymed RF, Secret RF microneedling), and specialized procedures (carboxytherapy, mesotherapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, microneedling). The company also provides body contouring services (cryolipo fat freezing), regenerative treatments (PRF, PRP/Vampire Facial), IV infusion wellness therapies, and laser hair removal. Supporting the treatment portfolio is an extensive range of medical-grade topical skincare products sold through clinics and an online shop, including Lamelle, NeoStrata, SkinCeuticals, Heliocare, Mesoestetic, and Skin Renewal's own supplementation line. The company operates a membership/loyalty programme and uses a skin scanner diagnostic tool for personalized treatment planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Body Renewal: Affiliated brand specializing in body contouring, fat freezing, spider vein removal, laser hair removal, and other body-related treatments
• Health Renewal
• Online Skin Shop
• Skin Online Blog
• Radiant Loyalty Programme

Products and services

• Botox and Dysport Injectable Treatments Doctor-administered botulinum toxin injections for wrinkle reduction and facial rejuvenation, available to adult patients seeking anti-ageing and aesthetic improvements.
• Dermal Fillers Doctor-administered injectable fillers for facial volume restoration and contouring, using Juvederm, Restylane, and Revanesse brands, targeted at adults seeking non-surgical facial rejuvenation.
• Profhilo Biostimulator Injectable hyaluronic acid biostimulator for skin remodeling and hydration, aimed at patients seeking skin quality improvement without volume augmentation.
• Sculptra Biostimulator Poly-L-lactic acid injectable treatment for collagen stimulation and gradual facial volume restoration, targeted at adults seeking long-term facial rejuvenation.
• PDO Thread Lift Non-surgical PDO thread lifting procedure for facial tightening and lifting, offered to patients seeking alternative to surgical facelift.
• Cutera Laser Treatments Medical-grade laser platform including Laser Genesis, Pearl Resurfacing, Titan Skin Tightening, ND:YAG and other modalities for skin rejuvenation, hair removal, vein removal, and skin tightening.
• HandPICO by Vydence Laser Treatments Picosecond laser treatments including Pico Toning, Pico Fractional, Pico KTP and Pico Fractional Intense for pigmentation correction, toning, and fractional skin rejuvenation.
• CO2 Laser Resurfacing Carbon dioxide laser skin resurfacing for deep skin rejuvenation, scar reduction, and texture improvement, targeted at patients with significant photodamage or scarring.
• Endymed 3Deep RF Tightening Multi-polar radiofrequency technology for non-invasive skin tightening, body contouring, and collagen stimulation using Endymed 3Deep, Contour, FSR, Intensif RF, and Endybleph devices.
• Secret RF Microneedling Radiofrequency microneedling device combining needling with RF energy for fractional skin resurfacing, rejuvenation, and scar treatment.
• Chemical Peels Clinically proven chemical exfoliation treatments including Salicylic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Pyruvic Acid, and MesoBrite peels for acne, pigmentation, and skin rejuvenation.
• Cryolipo Fat Freezing Non-invasive fat freezing technology for localized fat reduction and body contouring, targeted at patients seeking non-surgical body sculpting.
• Laser Hair Removal Laser-based hair reduction treatment using Cutera ProWave technology for long-term permanent hair removal on multiple body areas.
• IV Infusion Wellness Therapies Intravenous infusion therapies administered in-clinic for detoxification, immune support, hydration, and skin brightening, targeted at health and wellness-focused patients.
• Lamelle Skincare Products South African medical-grade skincare brand retailed through Skin Renewal, including Clarity, Correctives, Dermaheal, Helase, Luminesce, Nourish, Serra, Pelo Baum, and Ovelle product ranges for clinical home skincare.
• NeoStrata Skincare Products Medical-grade skincare brand specialising in alpha hydroxy acids and skin resurfacing products, retailed through Skin Renewal clinics and online shop.
• SkinCeuticals Skincare Products Clinical-grade skincare brand known for advanced antioxidant formulations and evidence-based products, retailed through Skin Renewal clinics and online shop.
• Heliocare Sun Protection Products Sun protection and photoprotection skincare brand including Heliocare Advanced and Heliocare 360 ranges, retailed through Skin Renewal clinics and online shop.
• Skin Renewal Membership Programme VIP membership programme offering exclusive discounts and members-only benefits for regular patients, providing recurring loyalty-based access to Skin Renewal services.
• Online Skin Shop E-commerce platform for purchasing medical-grade skincare products and Skin Renewal branded products, enabling direct-to-consumer retail outside of clinic visits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Melasma improvement — dramatic improvement documented in patient reviews after combination treatments including Pico Toning and chemical peels
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Renewal InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkin Renewal is a division of The Renewal Institute, which also encompasses Body Renewal (specialising in body contouring, fat freezing, spider vein removal, laser hair removal, and body-related treatments) and Health Renewal (specialising in medical weight loss, nutraceuticals, IV infusion treatments, and general quality of life improvement through healthy living). This affiliation provides a comprehensive wellness ecosystem.
• Body RenewalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated company specialising in body contouring, fat freezing, cryolipo, spider vein removal, laser hair removal, and other body-related treatments. Part of The Renewal Institute umbrella alongside Skin Renewal and Health Renewal.
• Health RenewalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated company specialising in medical weight loss, nutraceuticals, IV infusion treatments, and general quality of life improvement through healthy living. Part of The Renewal Institute umbrella alongside Skin Renewal and Body Renewal.
• LamellecoreTechnology or IntegrationLamelle is a South African medical-grade skincare brand whose products (including Luminesce, Nourish, Clarity, Correctives, Dermaheal, Helase, Serra, Pelo Baum, Ovelle) are sold through Skin Renewal branches and the online shop.
• NeoStratacoreTechnology or IntegrationInternationally recognised medical-grade skincare brand sold through Skin Renewal clinics and online shop.
• SkinCeuticalscoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium medical-grade skincare brand whose products are sold through Skin Renewal clinics and online shop.
• Heliocare AdvancedcoreTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced sun protection brand (Heliocare Advanced and Heliocare 360°) sold through Skin Renewal clinics and online shop.
• Revanesse (Prollenium)coreTechnology or IntegrationRevanesse dermal fillers are offered at Skin Renewal. The company also has a dedicated page on the science behind Revanesse, indicating a strong treatment partnership for injectable filler procedures.
• Juvederm (Allergan)coreTechnology or IntegrationJuvederm dermal fillers by Allergan are offered at Skin Renewal as part of the injectable treatment portfolio.
• Restylane (Galderma)coreTechnology or IntegrationRestylane dermal fillers by Galderma are offered at Skin Renewal as part of the injectable treatment portfolio.
• Cutera LaserscoreTechnology or IntegrationSkin Renewal uses Cutera laser technology including Acutip 500, CO2 Laser Resurfacing, Contact YAG, Laser Genesis, ND:YAG, Pearl Fusion, Titan Skin Tightening, and ProWave for laser hair removal. Cutera is the primary laser technology provider.
• HandPICO by VydencecoreTechnology or IntegrationHandPICO by Vydence is used for Pico Laser treatments including Pico Fractional, Pico Fractional Intense, Pico KTP, and Pico Toning at Skin Renewal.
• EndymedcoreTechnology or IntegrationEndymed radiofrequency technology including Endymed 3Deep RF Tightening, Endymed Contour, Endymed FSR (Fractional Skin Resurfacing), Endymed Intensif RF, and Endybleph for eye rejuvenation is used at Skin Renewal.
• Secret RF MicroneedlingcoreTechnology or IntegrationSecret RF (radiofrequency microneedling) device is used at Skin Renewal for fractional skin resurfacing and rejuvenation treatments.
• AAMSA (The Aesthetic & Anti-Ageing Medicine Society of South Africa)minorOthersThe Aesthetic & Anti-Ageing Medicine Society of South Africa. Dr Lilliana Gilla Lulli is listed as a member of AAMSA, indicating professional society affiliation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LaserAway: One of the largest US medical aesthetics chains offering laser hair removal, injectables, body contouring, and skincare across 100+ locations. Directly comparable as a multi-branch doctor/nurse-led aesthetics chain with a similar treatment-and-product retail model.
• Ideal Image: US national medspa chain with 150+ locations focused on injectables, laser treatments, body contouring, and skin rejuvenation. Highly comparable clinic-network, treatment menu, and recurring-service model.
• SkinSpirit: US medical aesthetics clinic chain offering Botox, fillers, lasers, microneedling, and skincare. Comparable doctor/nurse-led service model, treatment portfolio, and retail-skincare attach.
• Laser Clinics Australia: Largest Australian aesthetics clinic network with 200+ clinics offering injectables, laser, skin treatments and skincare. Directly comparable multi-branch medspa chain with similar service menu and recurring customer base.
• Therapie Clinic: UK and Ireland's largest medical aesthetics clinic chain offering laser hair removal, injectables, body treatments and skincare. Comparable multi-region clinic chain with doctor-led treatments and consumer brand positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Body Renewal: Sister brand under The Renewal Institute focused on body contouring, fat freezing, laser hair removal, and body aesthetic treatments. Comparable South African medical aesthetics clinic brand within the same founder group.
• Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates: US dermatology group practices offering medical and cosmetic dermatology including injectables, lasers, and skin cancer treatment. Comparable as a physician-led provider of medical aesthetic services at scale, although with broader clinical scope.

Others

• SkinCeuticals: Premium medical-grade skincare brand (L'Oréal) sold through Skin Renewal's clinics and online shop. Comparable as an adjacent retail partner in the medical-grade skincare category.
• Lamelle Research Laboratories: South African medical-grade skincare brand and direct retail partner for Skin Renewal. Comparable as a category neighbour in medical-grade skincare distributed through aesthetic clinics.

Emerging players

• SEV Laser: US medical aesthetics chain focused on laser hair removal, skin treatments, and injectables. Comparable as a multi-branch medspa chain in an earlier scale phase relative to Skin Renewal's 20-clinic South African footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SkinRenewal-SA
• Xx.com/SkinBodyRenewal
• Facebookfacebook.com/SkinRenewalSA

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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