Instituto de Fotomedicina

What Instituto de Fotomedicina does

Instituto de Fotomedicina is a private medical-aesthetic clinic operating in Barcelona, Spain, under the legal entity Sistemas Integrales para la Salud S.L. Founded in 1996 and headquartered within Centro Médico Teknon, the practice delivers medical-surgical laser treatments across dermatology, aesthetic medicine, facial rejuvenation, body contouring, hair medicine, and select laser-surgical specialties (vascular, ENT, gynecology, proctology). It serves individual consumers seeking both medical dermatological care and elective cosmetic procedures, with patients booking through phone, WhatsApp, and website channels.

The center operates a broad device portfolio spanning ablative lasers (CO2 fractional ultrapulsed, Erbium:YAG, Fotona Nd:YAG/Er:YAG), non-ablative platforms (IPL, pulsed dye laser, Nd:YAG, Alexandrite, Diode for hair removal), energy-based body-contouring devices (Cooltech cryolipolysis, EmSlim/EmSculpt, Redustim, multipolar RF, Robolex Plus, cavitation, LPG), and injectables (hyaluronic acid, neuromodulators, skin boosters, exosomes). Academic alliances with Fundación Quirón Salud, UPC, and ICFO support a 60 ECTS Master's program in Photomedicine, while device partnerships with Cooltech/Sinclair and others feed equipment procurement.

Revenue is generated entirely through fee-for-service clinical procedures and consultations, with no disclosed pricing, no insurance or payer arrangements mentioned, and no subscription model. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via clinic foot traffic, phone/WhatsApp booking, and an educational blog/website. The business shows no external funding, no parent company, and operates exclusively in Spain with two clinic locations in Barcelona.

Name

Instituto de Fotomedicina

Legal name

Sistemas Integrales para la Salud S.L.

Website

https://fotomedicina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Instituto de Fotomedicina is a private Barcelona medical-aesthetic clinic, founded in 1996, delivering laser-based dermatology, aesthetic medicine, body contouring, and hair-medicine treatments to individual consumers from two clinic locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Aesthetic and Dermatology Clinic

NAICS

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Laser & Energy-Based Dermatology (HLAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Laser Hair Removal Clinics (HSALAGAE), Detox, Lymphatic & Body Contouring Treatments (Non-Medical) (HSALAFAJ)

Keywords

• Medical laser treatments
• Aesthetic dermatology services
• Body contouring clinic
• Facial rejuvenation treatments
• Laser hair removal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation Services: First diagnostic visits and medical consultations for dermatological and aesthetic assessments
2. Aesthetic Treatment Procedures: Individual laser, radiofrequency, cryolipolysis and other aesthetic medical procedures performed per session or treatment protocol

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Instituto de Fotomedicina is a Barcelona-based medical laser clinic established in 1996 that delivers dermatology, aesthetic medicine, facial rejuvenation, body contouring, laser hair removal, hair medicine, and laser surgical procedures to individual patients. Treatments are performed using advanced energy-based devices (CO2 fractional, IPL, Nd:YAG, Er:YAG, multipolar radiofrequency, cryolipolysis, HIFEM magnetic stimulation, and Secret Duo) and injectables, served from two locations within or adjacent to the Centro Médico Teknon medical complex.

Product overview

Instituto de Fotomedicina is a medical laser center established in 1996 at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, offering a comprehensive portfolio of aesthetic and medical treatments. The clinic operates as a unified service platform centered on advanced laser and light-based technologies, complemented by radiofrequency, cryolipolysis, electromagnetic stimulation, and injectable aesthetic treatments. Core technology offerings include: Criolipólisis Cooltech for fat freezing; Dermolex and Radiofrecuencia for body contouring; Secret Duo combining microneedle RF with Erbium:Glass laser; Láser CO2 Fraccional and Láser Fotona for skin rejuvenation; EmSlim/EmSculpt and Redustim for muscle toning and visceral fat reduction; multiple hair removal lasers (Alexandrita, Neodimio-Yag, Diodo); Láser IPL for photorejuvenation; and Laserpore for pore treatment. The clinic provides services across dermatology, aesthetic medicine, facial rejuvenation, body remodeling, hair medicine, and laser surgery. Educational offerings include a Master's program in Photomedicine in partnership with Fundación Quirón Salud, UPC, and ICFO.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centro Médico Teknon: Medical center location where the institute operates

Products and services

• Dermatología y Láser (Dermatology and Laser Services) Comprehensive dermatology services combining medical and laser-based treatments for skin pathologies — acne, scars, keloids, condylomas, stretch marks, pigmentation disorders, rosacea, warts, vascular lesions, and benign growths. Targeted at patients with medical or aesthetic dermatological concerns.
• Medicina Estética (Aesthetic Medicine) Aesthetic medicine services including hyaluronic acid injections (lips, cheeks, under-eye hollows, wrinkles), neuromodulators, IPL photorejuvenation, radiofrequency, HydroFacial, peeling, Vital Skin Booster, and Laserpore. For adult patients seeking non-surgical facial aesthetic improvements.
• Rejuvenecimiento Facial (Facial Rejuvenation) Full facial rejuvenation offering targeting wrinkles, under-eye hollows, facial and neck laxity, dullness, uneven tone, open pores, facial spots, cuperosis, and age-specific concerns, using CO2 fractional laser, Fotona (3D/4D/SmoothEye/Liplase/Intraoral), Láser Morpheus, Láser Génesis, IPL, RF, microneedle RF, hyaluronic acid, skin boosters, exosomes, peels, and cryolipolysis of the submental area.
• Remodelación Corporal (Body Contouring and Remodeling) Body contouring services covering saddlebags, cellulitis, body laxity, flanks, localized fat, visceral abdominal fat, gluteal enhancement, muscle toning, body volume, massages, stretch marks, postpartum diastasis, postpartum stretch marks, body mesotherapy, and varicose veins using Cooltech cryolipolysis, multipolar RF, fractional RF (Dermolex), cavitation, LPG vacuum therapy, EmSlim/EmSculpt, Redustim, sclerotherapy, and endovenous laser surgery.
• Depilación Láser (Laser Hair Removal) Laser hair removal treatments using Alexandrite, Nd:YAG (for darker/tanned skin and deeper male hair), and Diode laser systems, with dedicated facial, female intimate, and male protocols. For adult patients of both sexes seeking long-term hair reduction.
• Eliminación de Tatuajes con Láser (Laser Tattoo Removal) Laser-based tattoo removal service for patients seeking removal or fading of unwanted tattoos.
• Medicina Capilar (Hair Medicine) Hair restoration and scalp care treatments including exosome therapy, Hydrocapilar, low-level hair laser, mesotherapy, and phototherapy, aimed at patients with hair loss or scalp concerns.
• Ginecoestética (Gynecological Aesthetic and Intimate Health) Female intimate health services including vaginal relaxation, urinary incontinence, menopausal atrophy, intimate surgery, menopause management, and laser gynecological procedures. For adult women with functional or aesthetic intimate concerns.
• Láser en Cirugía (Laser Surgical Specialties) Laser-based surgical procedures across ENT (tonsils, turbinates, halitosis, snoring), proctology (hemorrhoids, fistulas, polyps), vascular surgery (varicose veins), thoracics (pulmonary nodules, sympathectomy), gynecology, urology (prostate), and ophthalmology (lacrimal duct surgery). For patients needing laser-based alternatives or adjuncts to conventional surgery.
• Máster en Fotomedicina y Aplicaciones Cutáneas de Láser (Master's in Photomedicine and Cutaneous Laser Applications) University-level academic training program in photomedicine and cutaneous laser applications (60 ECTS credits), jointly run with Fundación Quirón Salud, UPC, and ICFO, providing complete training for the safe and effective clinical use of laser technology. Targets medical professionals seeking specialty qualifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Criolipólisis achieves 1-2 sessions with results visible at 2 months
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Centro Médico TeknoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary host location since 1996. Instituto de Fotomedicina operates from offices 166 and Vilana 9 within the Centro Médico Teknon medical complex in Barcelona, providing institutional credibility and patient access through the established medical center.
• Fundación Quirón SaludcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Instituto de Fotomedicina in offering the Master's program in Photomedicine and Laser Cutaneous Applications, providing academic institutional backing and medical expertise.
• Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for the Master's in Photomedicine and Laser Cutaneous Applications (60 ECTS credits), contributing scientific and technical expertise in photonics.
• Instituto de Ciencias Fotónicas (ICFO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for the Master's program in Photomedicine and Laser Cutaneous Applications, providing cutting-edge photonic science research and education.
• Cooltech (Sinclair)majorTechnology or IntegrationEquipment provider for cryolipolysis treatments. Instituto de Fotomedicina uses Cooltech Define equipment for non-invasive fat reduction procedures.
• BeautyClústerminorOthersLocated at Vilana 9 location, part of the BeautyClúster ecosystem supporting aesthetic and beauty businesses.
• SECPHOminorOthersLocated at Vilana 9 location, member of SECPHO (likely a health/photonics industry association).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Sinclair Pharma: Aesthetic medicine company and equipment provider behind Cooltech cryolipolysis, a core technology Fotomedicina uses. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.
• Alma Lasers: Global manufacturer of medical and aesthetic laser/energy devices. Adjacent infrastructure provider to Fotomedicina's service stack rather than a direct clinical competitor.

Direct peers

• Clínica Planas: Barcelona premium aesthetic and plastic surgery clinic with overlapping laser and rejuvenation offerings. Comparable patient demographic and brand positioning in the same metro.
• Instituto Médico Láser (IML): Madrid-based medical laser clinic offering a comparable portfolio of aesthetic, dermatological, and laser treatments. Closest Spanish peer in scope, technology breadth, and premium positioning.
• IDEI - Instituto de Dermatología Integral: Barcelona dermatology specialist offering medical and aesthetic laser treatments. Directly comparable in service mix (dermatology + aesthetic laser) and local catchment.
• Femm Clinic: Spanish chain of medical aesthetic clinics offering laser hair removal, body contouring, and facial rejuvenation. Comparable service model and target customer, with broader geographic reach in Spain.

Regional players

• Grupo Dermatología Pedro Jaén: Madrid-based dermatology group with strong clinical reputation. Comparable in medical dermatology and laser practice depth, but geographically distinct.
• Grupostop: Spanish national chain specializing in laser hair removal and aesthetic treatments. Comparable core technology (multiple laser platforms) and consumer positioning, though more retail than medical.
• Cilse (Clínica Internacional de Láser y Salud): Spanish laser medical clinic focused on dermatology and aesthetic treatments. Comparable in technology stack and outpatient clinic model, though smaller in scale.

Broad incumbents

• Ideal Image: Largest US medical aesthetics chain offering laser hair removal, body contouring, and skin rejuvenation. Comparable service mix and clinical model, operating at vastly larger scale as a multi-site network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fotomedicina
• Facebookfacebook.com/fotomedicina

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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