Clear Skin - Laser Skin & Hair Clinic

What Clear Skin - Laser Skin & Hair Clinic does

Clear Skin - Laser Skin & Hair Clinic (operating as Clear Skin & HairMD) is a private dermatology and cosmetic clinic chain founded in 1989 by Dr. Dhananjay Chavan in Karad, Maharashtra. The business operates seven physical clinics across Pune and Karad, staffed by 22+ board-certified dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and hair transplant specialists, supported by a total team of 100+ members. It treats approximately 250 patients per day and has cumulatively served more than 100,000 patients across acne, acne scarring, melasma, pigmentation disorders, laser hair removal, anti-aging, tattoo removal, and other skin and hair conditions. The clinic's treatment portfolio spans 28+ modalities including US-FDA approved laser and energy-based devices (CO2, Q-switched Nd:YAG, Diode, IPL, Pico, Fotona, Erbium Glass, HIFU, microneedling RF), injectables (Botox, dermal fillers, PRP), chemical peels, and surgical procedures (subcision, autologous fat grafting with stem cells, cryoslush). Clear Skin also employs a proprietary trademark cocktail therapy approach combining multiple modalities per condition.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model with revenue generated entirely from per-session treatment fees (Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 36,000 per visit depending on body area and procedure) plus a Rs. 1,000 initial consultation fee, with package discounts of 10-20% available on multi-session bookings. There is no subscription model and no membership tier; all revenue is transaction-based. A secondary B2B Corporate Connect program offers employer-channel wellness services but contributes unspecified volume. Patient acquisition is driven by an unusually large owned content distribution asset — a YouTube channel with 1.175M+ subscribers, plus active Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp properties, and a podcast — supplemented by Google and Practo reviews aggregating 16,000+ ratings at a 4.9/5 average. The company is entirely founder-owned, has no institutional investors, has never raised external funding, and reports no revenue publicly. Its geographic footprint remains limited to Maharashtra despite 34 years of operating history.

Name

Clear Skin - Laser Skin & Hair Clinic

Legal name

Clear Skin & HairMD

Website

https://clearskin.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clear Skin is a private dermatology clinic chain founded in 1989, operating seven clinics across Pune and Karad with 22+ dermatologists, treating approximately 250 patients daily for acne, pigmentation, laser hair removal, and cosmetic dermatology conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology and Cosmetic Laser Clinic Services

NAICS

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Laser & Energy-Based Dermatology (HLAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA), Laser Hair Removal Clinics (HSALAGAE)

Keywords

• Laser hair removal
• Cosmetic dermatology services
• Clinical skin treatments
• Hair transplant clinic
• Dermatology consultation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune, Maharashtra

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dermatology Consultation and Treatment Services: Revenue generated from consultation fees (Rs. 1,000 for first consultation) and treatment sessions. Treatments are priced per session with body-area-based pricing for procedures like laser hair removal. Package discounts of 10-20% apply on multi-session and full-body bookings.
2. Per-Session Treatment Revenue: Individual treatment sessions billed per procedure (e.g., laser hair removal ₹2,000-36,000 per session depending on body area). No subscription model; patients pay per visit based on treatment plan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Clear Skin - Laser Skin & Hair Clinic operates a multi-clinic dermatology and cosmetic laser practice that delivers clinical and aesthetic skin and hair treatments to individual patients. Its core services include laser hair removal, laser skin rejuvenation, hair transplant procedures, and outpatient dermatology and HIV consultations, delivered by 22+ board-certified dermatologists across six clinics using US-FDA approved laser equipment.

Product overview

Clear Skin & HairMD is a dermatology clinic offering a comprehensive portfolio of skin and hair treatments. The clinic provides treatments organized by condition (acne, melasma, pigmentation, anti-aging, laser hair removal, tattoo removal, chickenpox scars, skin growths) and treatment modality. Core treatment offerings include laser-based therapies (Q Switched ND Yag, CO2, Diode, Erbium Glass, Fotona, Pico, Excimer), light-based treatments (IPL, Low Level Laser Light), chemical procedures (Chemical Peels, TCA Peel, Carbon Peel), injectables (Botox, Dermal Fillers, PRP), energy-based devices (Microneedling RF, Radiofrequency), and surgical procedures (Fat Grafting, Subcision, Cryoslush). The clinic operates multiple clinic locations in Pune and Karad, Maharashtra.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laser Hair Removal Laser-based permanent hair reduction for men and women, performed by board-certified dermatologists using US-FDA approved equipment at the clinic group's six Pune and Karad locations.
• Laser Skin Treatments Cosmetic laser skin procedures (rejuvenation, pigmentation, acne scar and related skin treatments) for adult patients, delivered by dermatologists on US-FDA approved laser platforms.
• Hair Transplant Surgical hair restoration for patients with hair loss or baldness, performed by the clinic's dermatologist team.
• Skin Consultation Outpatient dermatologist consultation for general skin concerns, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• HIV Consultation Specialist dermatologist consultation for HIV-related skin and dermatological conditions.
• Corporate Connect Program Employer-sponsored dermatology consultation package for employees, sold to HR and Admin buyers in Pune and Karad as an employee wellness benefit.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70,000+ acne patients treated with 95% success rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Practo: Online doctor-discovery and clinic-review platform where Clear Skin has accumulated 8,000+ reviews. Practo functions as a customer-acquisition channel and trust-building surface for Clear Skin rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Kaya Skin Clinic: India's largest dermatology and aesthetic clinic chain (~100+ clinics nationally). Directly comparable as a multi-clinic, multi-city provider of laser hair removal, pigmentation, acne, and anti-aging services to middle- and upper-middle-class Indian consumers, though at a materially larger scale than Clear Skin.
• DermaClinix: Doctor-led chain of dermatology and cosmetic surgery clinics in Delhi NCR and other metros, focused on hair transplant, laser hair removal, and skin rejuvenation. Comparable in service mix, technology stack, and consumer positioning to Clear Skin's offering.
• Oliva Skin & Hair Clinic: PE-backed dermatology and trichology chain with 30+ clinics across major Indian metros. Offers the same laser hair removal, pigmentation, acne scar, and anti-aging services as Clear Skin, serving a similar consumer segment with comparable technology stack.
• SkinLab India: Boutique aesthetic dermatology clinic chain in India offering laser hair removal, hydrafacials, chemical peels, injectables, and pigmentation treatments. Comparable in service menu and consumer segment, though smaller geographic footprint than Clear Skin.
• Kosmoderma: Skin and hair clinic chain headquartered in Bangalore with presence across multiple Indian cities. Offers laser hair removal, pigmentation, anti-aging, and cosmetic dermatology services comparable to Clear Skin's portfolio, with similar consumer pricing tiers.

Broad incumbents

• RichFeel: Pan-India trichology and aesthetic clinic chain specializing in hair loss and hair transplant services with select skin offerings. Comparable in multi-clinic dermatology consumer brand, marketing intensity, and Indian footprint, though with stronger weighting to hair than skin.
• VLCC Wellness: Large Indian wellness and beauty services chain offering slimming, skin, and hair services across 200+ centers. Overlaps with Clear Skin on skin and aesthetic services but operates a broader wellness portfolio and serves a more mass-market consumer.
• Dr. Batra's Healthcare: National chain of clinics (homeopathy-focused) with 200+ clinics across India. Comparable as a clinic-chain brand targeting consumer dermatology-adjacent conditions (hair loss, skin issues) via a multi-clinic, marketing-driven model, though with a different treatment modality.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ClearSkinClinicPune
• Facebookfacebook.com/clearskin.in
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clearskinpune
• Instagraminstagram.com/clearskin_india

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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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