TOKYO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shonan Beauty Clinic, supported by SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (Nasdaq: SBC) (“SBC Medical,” or the “Company”) in management services, today announced the expansion of its multi-brand strategy as part of its long-term growth plan. As part of this initiative, Shonan Beauty Clinic, an SBC-affiliated entity, will open “SBC NEO Skin Clinic Ebisu” on April 2, 2025 (tentative).
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Shonan Beauty Clinic operates Japan’s largest aesthetic medical network, setting industry benchmarks through its high-cost performance and advanced medical expertise. In line with its vision to make cutting-edge aesthetic treatments more accessible and affordable, the Company has launched a new clinic brand, “SBC NEO Skin Clinic.” This brand is dedicated to non-invasive aesthetic dermatology, leveraging state-of-the-art laser devices and dermatological treatments highly regarded in South Korea and Western markets. By adopting a customized treatment approach, “SBC NEO Skin Clinic” aims to expand the advanced skincare market and offer tailored solutions to diverse customer needs, strengthening SBC’s market position and diversifying its revenue base.
Expansion of Market Opportunities through New Business Development
As the aesthetic medical market continues to mature, SBC Medical is actively advancing a multi-branding strategy to address increasingly segmented consumer needs. “SBC NEO Skin Clinic” represents a strategic shift from conventional surgical aesthetic procedures to non-invasive dermatological treatments, unlocking new growth opportunities within SBC’s business model. The brand is also positioned to capture demand from consumers who previously sought aesthetic treatments abroad, particularly in South Korea, by providing comparable advanced skincare solutions domestically. By combining short-term effectiveness with long-term maintenance solutions, the new brand aims to attract a broader customer base. Furthermore, SBC Medical will enhance its competitive advantage by swiftly integrating the latest technological advancements, ensuring its business model remains adaptable to evolving market needs.
Strengthening Business Foundations for Sustainable Growth
Following its Nasdaq listing in September 2024, SBC Medical is accelerating its efforts to expand its global presence through new brand development and diversified business portfolios. Through this initiative, the Company remains committed to fulfilling its corporate purpose: “Enhancing people’s well-being through medical innovation.” SBC Medical will continue to pursue sustainable business growth while enhancing shareholder value and strengthening its position as a leader in the global aesthetic medical industry.
About SBC Medical
SBC Medical, headquartered in Irvine, California and Tokyo, Japan, owns and provides management services and products to cosmetic treatment centers. The Company is primarily focused on providing comprehensive management services to franchisee clinics, including but not limited to advertising and marketing needs across various platforms (such as social media networks), staff management (such as recruitment and training), booking reservations for franchisee clinic customers, assistance with franchisee employee housing rentals and facility rentals, construction and design of franchisee clinics, medical equipment and medical consumables procurement (resale), the provision of cosmetic products to franchisee clinics for resale to clinic customers, licensure of the use of patent-pending and non-patented medical technologies, trademark and brand use, IT software solutions (including but not limited to remote medical consultations), management of the franchisee clinic’s customer rewards program (customer loyalty point program), and payment tools for the franchisee clinics.
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SBC NEO Skin Clinic：https://www.sbc-neoskinclinic.jp/
Forward-Looking Statements
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Contacts
SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated
Hikaru Fukui / Head of Investor Relations
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