Industry veteran launches international aesthetic laser clinics venture
An ambitious venture to create a new, modern brand of aesthetic laser clinics has been launched.
Known as Élan Laser Clinics Group, Anna McCartney heads the business as founder group CEO, with plans to open the first clinics in the UK in the next few months as well as building a presence in Australia.
Supported by a multi-million pound investment from international investors, the business will be headquartered in Leeds and is initially targeting the opening of ten clinics across the UK by the end of 2022, creating around 70 jobs.
With almost 20 years’ experience in the health and beauty sector, McCartney has spent 12 years with Sk:n, one of the UK’s largest chains of specialist skincare clinics.
Having joined the company as a regional manager in 2007, she worked her way up to roles including head of sales, operations director and mergers and acquisitions director.
More recently, she spent two years with Californian beauty business The HydraFacial Company, latterly as senior director of global partnerships.
With increasing demand for a range of laser treatments from laser hair removal and tattoo removal to facials, skin rejuvenation, fat freezing and body contouring, the new Élan Laser Clinics aims to bring together the most advanced skin treatment technology with the skills of highly trained therapists.
McCartney said: “Having spent my entire career in the beauty and wellbeing industry, I have lots of knowledge of what to do, and also what not to do, to create the best clinic experience.
“I’m excited to be bringing these learnings to a new business where my passion and drive can make a real difference.
“The Élan Laser Clinics will use the latest laser technology to provide affordable aesthetic treatments, but within a high specification, spa-like environment.”
She said her venture is fortunate to have the backing of international private investors to support its business plan, which will see its first three British clinics open in the north of England by the summer, with a further seven expected across the UK by the end of the year.
The group is also rolling-out its concept internationally as it grows its presence in Australia, where it will be opening more clinics in the coming months.
