What Centros Único does

Centros Único is a Spanish chain of medical-aesthetic clinics operating 150+ centers located primarily in shopping centers across all 17 autonomous communities of Spain, with concentrations in Madrid (~25 centers), Catalonia (~15), Andalusia (~16), Galicia (~8), and the Valencian Community. Founded in 2008–2009 per company statements, the company serves individual consumers seeking aesthetic, medical-aesthetic, and weight-management treatments, and claims more than 1 million clients served across its 15+ year operating history. The service offering is organized into four pillars: laser hair removal using diode laser technology; advanced aesthetics (Total Face 4D in alliance with Germaine de Capuccini, Hydra Beauty, HIFU Corporal, Accent Prime, Facial Pulsonic, Maderoterapia, Hilos Redensify); medical aesthetics (lip and under-eye hyaluronic acid fillers, CO2 fractional laser resurfacing, PDO thread lifts, neuromodulators for upper-face rejuvenation); and weight management (Plan BIG with Orbera intragastric balloon over 6 or 12 months, Apollo endoscopic gastric reduction), plus a hormonal pellet therapy (Chip Hormonal) line. Treatments are delivered under medical supervision by a team of 38+ specialized doctors led by Medical Director Dra. Leida Rojas Marcano, with Spanish Ministry of Health registration as aesthetic medicine establishments and FDA certification for the Orbera device.

The underlying technology stack is medical-device rather than software-driven: diode lasers for permanent hair reduction; combined ultrasound and unipolar radiofrequency platforms (Accent Prime) for fat and cellulite reduction; high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU Corporal) for adipocyte destruction and collagen remodeling; CO2 fractional lasers for resurfacing; bioabsorbable PDO threads for non-surgical lifting; and the FDA-approved Orbera intragastric balloon placed endoscopically for weight management. Adjacent technology partnerships include Germaine de Capuccini for cosmeceutical protocols, Apollo Endosurgery for the Orbera balloon, and an academic collaboration with Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

Centros Único operates a direct-to-consumer model with no enterprise channel. Revenue is generated through per-session pricing (e.g., €25/session for laser hair removal), multi-session bundled packages (bonos), and subscription-style programs for weight loss (€90–€227/month financing over 6–18 months) and hormonal therapy (€159–€172/month over 6–12 months). Customer financing is provided through Pepper Finance and Cofidis to enable higher average transaction values, and a free diagnostic consultation functions as the primary conversion mechanism. Distribution is split between 150+ physical clinics and an e-commerce site at centrosunico.com that handles appointment booking, treatment-package purchases, gift cards, and post-treatment retail products such as the Emulsión Post Láser Facial (€26.90) and Crema Post Láser Corporal (€25). Brand awareness is supported through Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and an educational blog.

Name

Centros Único

Legal name

Centros Único

Website

https://centrosunico.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Centros Único operates 150+ medical-aesthetic clinics across Spain, offering laser hair removal, advanced aesthetics, medical aesthetics, weight loss (Orbera/Apollo), and hormonal therapy to individual consumers under medical supervision with consumer financing options.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Aesthetic Services

NAICS

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Laser Hair Removal Clinics (HSALAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bikini & Brazilian Hair Removal Services (HSALAGAC), Intimate/Full-Body Hair Removal Packages & Memberships (HSALAGAI), Plastics / Cosmetic & Dermatologic Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAK)

Keywords

• Laser hair removal
• Medical aesthetic services
• Advanced facial treatments
• Weight loss programs
• Aesthetic clinic chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid, Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices103 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Treatment Sessions: Individual treatment sessions sold at per-session rates (e.g., 25€/session for laser hair removal). Sessions vary by treatment type and body area.
2. Treatment Packages (Bonos): Bundled treatment packages offering discounted rates per session when purchased as multi-session packs (e.g., 8 sessions for laser hair removal).
3. Weight Loss Programs: Comprehensive weight loss programs combining medical devices (intragastric balloon), nutritional coaching, psychological support, and aesthetic treatments. Programs range from 6 to 18 months with monthly financing options.
4. Hormonal Treatments: Hormonal chip (Chip Hormonal) treatments for men and women with bioidentical hormones, sold as 6-month or 12-month programs.
5. Post-Treatment Products: Skincare products for post-treatment care including Emulsión Post Láser Facial (26.90€) and Crema Post Láser Corporal (25€).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Centros Único operates a chain of 150+ medical-aesthetic clinics in Spain that deliver laser hair removal, advanced facial and body aesthetic treatments, medical aesthetic procedures (fillers, neuromodulators, laser resurfacing, thread lifts), medically supervised weight-loss programs (Orbera intragastric balloon and Apollo endoscopic gastric reduction), and bioidentical hormonal pellet therapy, supported by an in-house medical team of over 38 doctors and flexible consumer financing.

Product overview

Centros Único is a comprehensive medical-aesthetic services provider offering laser hair removal, advanced aesthetic treatments, medical aesthetic procedures, and weight management programs across 150+ clinics in Spain. The core offering includes Depilación Láser (laser hair removal) as a primary service, complemented by Estética Avanzada treatments (Total Face 4D, Hydra Beauty, HIFU, Accent Prime, Facial Pulsonic, Hilos Redensify), Medicina Estética procedures (lip fillers, under-eye fillers, CO2 laser, thread lifts, mesotherapy), and specialized weight loss programs (Orbera intragastric balloons and Apollo endoscopic gastric reduction). The company also offers hormonal treatments (Chip Hormonal) and post-treatment care products. Services are available through a network of clinics with medical supervision and financing options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Plan BIG: Weight loss program featuring gastric balloon (Orbera) for patients seeking to lose 10-20% of body weight over 6-12 months.
• Método Apollo
• Chip Hormonal

Quantifiable outcome

• Permanent hair removal after recommended sessions (typically 8-12 sessions depending on area)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Germaine de CapuccinicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance for Total Face 4D treatment - a four-dimensional facial treatment working on purification, hydration, luminosity, and anti-aging in 4 sessions using Germaine de Capuccini products.
• Orbera (Apollo Endosurgery)coreTechnology or IntegrationFDA-certified intragastric balloon for weight loss programs. The Orbera balloon is the leading gastric balloon worldwide with 7 layers of silicone for safety and durability.
• Universidad Complutense de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership where Centros Único has been designated as a collaborating center, indicating recognition of quality standards and potential collaboration in training and research.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clínicas Dorsia: Spanish chain of aesthetic and medical-aesthetic clinics operating dozens of centers across Spain. Directly comparable to Centros Único in service mix (laser hair removal, body, facial aesthetics, weight loss) and Spanish DTC clinic model.
• Clínicas Be (Pêro Pêro/Be Level): Spanish chain offering laser hair removal, aesthetic treatments, and medical aesthetics with multiple centers. Direct Spanish competitor in the same service categories and price points as Centros Único.
• Sono Bello: US-based chain of aesthetic clinics specializing in body contouring and laser/liposuction services with a direct-to-consumer, multi-location retail model. Comparable to Centros Único in chain-scale clinic operations and consumer-facing aesthetic services.
• Hedonai: Spanish chain of medical-aesthetic clinics offering laser hair removal, facial/body treatments, and medical aesthetics with a multi-center retail footprint. Closely comparable to Centros Único in customer profile and service portfolio.
• Ideal Image: US-based national chain of aesthetic clinics anchored by laser hair removal and facial injectables, with a subscription/package-based pricing model. Closely comparable business model to Centros Único's laser hair removal and medical-aesthetic package pricing.

Broad incumbents

• Galderma: Global aesthetics pharmaceutical company producing fillers, neuromodulators and skincare used by medical-aesthetic clinics. Not a clinic operator but a key ecosystem participant whose products (e.g., hyaluronic acid fillers) underpin services like Centros Único's lip and under-eye fillers.
• Clínica Baviera: Listed Spanish medical group best known for ophthalmology but also offering aesthetic medical services; broader incumbent with multi-specialty positioning and stronger brand recognition, partly overlapping with Centros Único in medical aesthetics.
• Allergan Aesthetics (AbbVie): Global medical aesthetics leader (Botox, CoolSculpting, Juvéderm). Indirect peer as supplier and category creator whose brands anchor the injectables and body-contouring services offered by clinics like Centros Único.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CentrosUnicoOficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/CentrosUnico
• Instagraminstagram.com/centrosunico
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centrosunico

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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