sk:n clinics makes landmark entry into Northern Ireland with new flagship clinic in Belfast.
The UK’s leading dermatology and aesthetic treatment provider, sk:n, is delighted to announce the launch of its very first clinic in Northern Ireland, with doors set to open in July 2025. Located in Belfast city centre at The Vantage on Great Victoria Street, the new clinic will serve as a state-of-the-art hub for private pay advanced dermatology and aesthetic treatments, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s nationwide expansion with close to 40 clinics across the UK.
The new clinic will also share its location with leading eye care provider and sister company, Optical Express, bringing together two of the UK’s most trusted names in medical aesthetics and vision correction under one roof. Lorena Investments, the owner of Optical Express, who provide healthcare services from in excess of 130 hospitals and clinics across the UK, Ireland and Europe recently acquired sk:n marking a strategic expansion of the group’s healthcare portfolio.
This move brings sk:n’s renowned medical expertise and reputable aesthetic care to Belfast and its surrounding areas, while also delivering a £500,000 investment into the local economy, creating jobs and offering vital support in reducing NHS dermatology wait times across the region. The new clinic will be led by Senior Manager Christine McMurray and will offer sk:n’s full treatment portfolio, Including:
- Doctor-led dermatology solutions
- Mole checks and removal
- Advanced injectable and anti-ageing treatments
- Skin rejuvenation treatments
- Nurse and practitioner-led aesthetic procedures
- Laser hair removal
- Tattoo removal
- IV wellness therapy
- A range of premium, medical grade skincare products
Speaking on the launch, David Moulsdale, Chairman and CEO of sk:n, said: “We are incredibly proud to be opening our first clinic in Northern Ireland. Belfast is a vibrant and forward-thinking city, and we’re thrilled to be bringing sk:n’s medical-grade treatments and trusted expertise to the community here. Our investment reflects our long-term commitment to improving skin health and accessibility to dermatological care across the UK. We look forward to supporting local healthcare needs, creating jobs, and becoming a trusted name in skincare for people across Belfast and beyond.”
Dr Stephen Hannan, Clinical Services Director at sk:n and sister companies within the Group said: “The opening of our Belfast clinic represents a meaningful step forward in making expert-led dermatology and aesthetic services more accessible in Northern Ireland. At sk:n, clinical excellence is at the heart of everything we do, and this new clinic enables us to deliver the highest standards of medically-led care, tailored to each patient’s individual skin health needs.”
This launch underscores sk:n’s commitment to innovation, medical excellence, and community impact - bringing together highly trained professionals and cutting-edge technology in a welcoming, clinical environment.